We are happy to announce that there is currently an Open Enrollment for the BLET’s Short-Term Disability Enhanced-Plan, underwritten by Sun Life, now through January 31, 2020.  For those that enroll, coverage will take effect on February 1, 2020. 
 
This option gives participants an additional $102 of weekly benefit on top of the $300 Base-Plan benefit.  Enrollment packets have been mailed and should have already reached all eligible members.
 
Members can easily enroll online by visiting https://uniondisability.com/groups/blet-short-term-disability-sun-life/ or by phone at 224.848.4941.
 
If a member is currently enrolled in the BLET’s Short-Term Disability Enhanced-Plan, no action is required for coverage to continue.
 
Please note, eligibility for the Enhanced-Plan remains dependent on your eligibility for the Base-Plan.  To be eligible for the Base-Plan, you must have seven starts, with at least one of those starts as an engineer, in the prior month.  If a member does not meet these minimum eligibility requirements, they have the option to pay the Base-Plan premium of $40 in addition to the $20 Enhanced-Plan premium, to prevent a loss of both coverages.  
 
If you or any of your members have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.  As always, we appreciate all your support!
 
I hope you had an enjoyable holiday and wish you the best in the coming year!
 
Catie Uccardi
Director of the BLET Short-Term Disability
Cornerstone Benefits Management
22333 Classic Court
Lake Barrington, IL 60010
E: catie@uniondisability.com
P: 224-848-4941
F: 815-425-5349
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