Here is a glossary containing important definitions:
Out-of-Pocket Maximum The maximum amount associates and their covered dependents will pay in a calendar year on medical and pharmacy expenses. Includes medical and pharmacy deductibles, coinsurance and co-pays. This does not include any premiums deducted from payslips.
Allowable Charge The carrier determines if the cost is reasonable for care and/or supplies. Providers that do not participate with the carrier (out-of-network) may ask for full payment of services. Claims may need to be submitted for payment; the carrier will pay the allowable charge to you, less any co-payment or coinsurance after the deductible. This is the same payment that the carrier pays to the participating (in-network) providers. The member is responsible for any balance remaining, after the carrier payment.
Annual Enrollment A period of time when associates may enroll in or make changes to their health insurance and other benefits plans.
Balance Billing Amount owed to an out-of-network provider after deductible, coinsurance and co-pays, after the carrier’s payment has been made.
Coinsurance The percentage of health care costs an individual must pay, once a deductible is met. For example, many plans pay 80% or 70% of the cost of care, and the patient is responsible for the remaining 20% or 30%. Some prescription drug costs limit the amount of coinsurance a covered person must pay.
Coordination of Benefits (Birthday Rule) If both spouses are working and carry dependent coverage, the responsibility for primary coverage falls to the parent having the earlier birthday in the calendar year, regardless of which parent is older. Coordination of Benefits does not apply to prescription drug coverage.
Co-payment/Co-pays A specified fee an individual pays for health care services or prescriptions. For example, the patient may pay a $30 co-payment for each primary care doctor visit, or $10 for each generic prescription.
Deductible The amount an individual must pay for services before a health care plan begins to pay benefits. Most plans have a maximum family deductible that is satisfied by the combined expenses of all covered family members, generally two times the individual amount.
An “aggregate” deductible means that if more than one individual is covered, the full family deductible must be met before expenses are paid. This applies to our Green plan.
Dependent Additional members of an associate’s household are eligible to be covered by the group’s policy. Generally, these are the spouse and the children of the associate.
Effective Date The date on which an insurance policy or benefit plan goes into effect and coverage begins.
Eligibility Conditions to be met in order to receive a benefit or participate in a group benefit plan. Eligibility varies by plan. For associates, it is generally based on the associate’s full-time equivalent (FTE) status. Eligibility for dependents is based on the benefit, age and relationship to the associate.
Elimination period The amount of time before the benefit payment will begin. Elimination periods typically refer to disability.
Emergency An emergency is defined as:
A condition serious enough to cause a prudent person to seek emergency care
A situation where a delay in care might cause permanent damage to one’s health
A situation where care is received within 48 hours from the onset of the condition
Note: if you use the emergency room and it is not considered an emergency, the claim will not be covered, and you will be responsible for all charges.
Evidence of Insurability (E of I) A statement or proof of a person’s physical condition, occupation or other factors affecting his/her/their acceptance for insurance. May be required for life insurance over certain levels or for late enrollment.
Explanation of Benefits (EOB) A statement from a health plan or insurance company sent to a group member who files a claim giving specific details about how and why benefits payments were or were not made. It summarizes the charges submitted and processed, the amount allowed, the amount paid, and the member balance, if any.
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) The benefits eligibility status of an associate based on the number of hours scheduled to work each week.
Guaranteed Issue Amount The amount of life insurance an insurance company is willing to issue without evidence of insurability (proof of good health).
Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act(HIPAA) Federal legislation that improves access to health insurance when changing jobs by restricting certain pre-existing condition limitations. HIPAA also guarantees availability and renewability of health insurance coverage for all employers regardless of claims experience or business size.
Inpatient A person who occupies a hospital bed, crib or bassinet while under observation, care, diagnosis or treatment for at least 24 hours.
Inventory Information Approval System(IIAS) An electronic inventory system that identifies items that are eligible for purchase through an FSA or HSA.
Lifetime Maximum The total amount a dental insurance policy will pay over the course of an individual’s lifetime.
Maximum Allowable Charge (MAC) MAC is a method of reimbursement for charges. MAC is the discounted amount that is paid to an in-network provider for services rendered. A MAC plan pays an out-of-network provider at the same level as an in-network provider. All amounts above the MAC are the responsibility of the associate.
Medically Necessary Services that are required to prevent harm to the patient or an adverse effect on the patient’s quality of life, as judged against generally accepted standards of medical practice. The term is most often used to determine whether or not a procedure or service is covered by insurance.
Medicare Administered by the Social Security Administration, Medicare is the federal government plan for paying certain hospital and medical expenses for those who qualify, primarily those individuals over age 65. Benefits are provided regardless of income level. The program is government-subsidized and government-operated.
Newly Eligible Refers to individuals that are benefits-eligible for the first time due either to a new hire or status change.
Network A selected group of physicians, hospitals and other health care providers who participate in a managed care plan and agree to follow the plan’s procedures. Benefits for network care are generally optimized when using services provided by a participating professional.
Plan Year The calendar or fiscal year on which the records of a benefit plan are kept. Health care plans, deductibles and benefits maximums are reset at the beginning of each plan year. Nemours’ plan year begins Jan. 1.
Portability The ability to retain benefits coverage when changing jobs. For life insurance, this means changing the life insurance coverage to an individual term life policy that continues as long as the insured person pays the premiums.
Pre-Existing Condition An injury or illness for which you have been diagnosed, received treatment or incurred expenses prior to the plan effective date. This term applies to disability benefits.
Pre-Tax Contribution Contributions that are deducted from an associate’s paycheck before federal, most state and local, and Social Security taxes are figured, reducing taxable income.
Primary Coverage The health coverage most responsible for paying your claims if you have duplicate coverage.
Provider Carrier-approved professionals or facilities that provide health care services, including physicians, hospitals, nurse practitioners, chiropractors, physical therapists and others.
Providers, In-Network Health care professionals and facilities that participate in a specific plan’s network. These also are known as participating or in-network providers. After payment of coinsurance or co-payments, the carrier will pay the remaining balance.
Providers, Out-of-Network Health care professionals and facilities that do not participate in a specific plan’s network. These also are known as non-participating or out-of-network providers. Expenses incurred from these providers may not be covered or may be only partially covered. After payment of coinsurance or co-payments, the carrier will pay the balance equivalent to the amount paid to an in-network provider; any outstanding monies owed after the carrier’s payment will be the member’s responsibility.
Qualified Life Event (Life Status/Family Status Change) The only time, other than annual enrollment, when an associate may make changes to some of his/her/their benefits coverage. Qualifying life events include (but are not limited to) marriage or divorce, birth or adoption of a child, death of a spouse or dependent, gain or loss of associate or spouse’s employment, or a change in job status that affects benefits coverage. Changes in coverage must be made within 60 days of the date of the qualifying event.
Spouse Legally married spouses of associates are eligible to participate in the Nemours benefits program.
Summary Plan Description (SPD) A government requirement for a written description of a benefit plan in an easy-to-read form, including a statement of eligibility, coverage, associate rights and appeal procedure. It is provided to participants, beneficiaries and the Department of Labor upon request.
Underwriting The process of identifying and classifying the potential degree of risk represented by an associate who enrolls in coverage. Plans that require underwriting may ask associates to provide medical or personal information at the time of enrollment. This mostly applies to life insurance.
Waiting Period The length of time you must be employed before you become eligible for benefits, (i.e., the first of the month following or coinciding with the date of hire).
Waive To intentionally decline coverage in a benefits plan; some plans require proof of coverage elsewhere.
Medical and Prescription Plans
Health Care Navigation & Advocacy
Quantum Health is our “front door” for benefits. This navigation and advocacy partner will assist with communication, support and understanding of your benefits all while providing a higher level of customer service. Think of them as a one-stop shop for your health and insurance benefits. This means instead of needing to know the contact information for the medical, dental, vision, prescription and all specific programs offered for diabetes, exercise therapy and surgical centers of excellence, you just need to know the contact information for Quantum Health. Quantum will connect you to all the health programs that Nemours offers that may benefit you at the time of need.
Quantum Health is provided to all benefits-eligible associates, at no cost to you and regardless of whether you are enrolled in the Nemours benefits plan. This benefit also covers your eligible family members.
Medical Plans
Nemours offers comprehensive medical coverage for associates and their covered dependents. This includes prescription drug coverage.
There are four levels of medical benefits — Red, Blue, White and Green. Contributions are made on a pre-tax basis. Plan types are described below.
RED
BLUE
WHITE
GREEN
Plan Type
PPO
EPO
PPO
HDHP with HSA
Preferred Provider Organization (PPO): Offers you the freedom to seek care from any provider that you wish. If you seek care from an in-network (participating) provider, you will either pay a co-pay or deductible and coinsurance, and you will not be balance billed. Out-of-network charges will be paid at a lower level, and you will be responsible for any charges over the plan’s recognized charge. You may be balance billed for services performed by an out-of-network (non-participating) provider.
Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO): An EPO shares essentially the same network as the PPO, but there are no out-of-network benefits associated with the EPO. In that respect, it is similar to an HMO. Emergency services and services that you are unable to choose (such as anesthesiology, ambulance and emergency room) will be covered and paid at the in-network level.
High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA): A high-deductible health plan requires the deductible be met before most benefits are paid. It provides both in- and out-of-network benefits through the PPO. It includes a HSA.
ID Cards
Digital medical ID cards are available within the Quantum Health app. Physical cards will be mailed to your home. All family members will have the same unique identifier. ID cards are not re-issued every year, so please keep your cards. If additional ID cards are necessary, please contact Quantum Health directly.
Participating Providers
The Nemours medical plans are administered by Meritain Health but use the national Aetna network, so no matter where you live or work, there are in-network providers near you. Meritain Health is a third-party administrator (TPA) and is a subsidiary of Aetna.
To locate participating providers, go to the “Search for Network Providers” tool at www.benefits4nemours.com. Both the homepage and care page have the provider tool. The provider search will link to Aetna POS II (Red, White or Green plans’ networks) or Aetna Select (Blue plan’s network) depending on which plan you are enrolled in. You may also call Quantum Health directly to get help with the provider search.
Nemours strives to steer care to the best providers including our own facilities. Nemours is equipped to provide the best care for our children. We are confident that guiding you to our physicians and facilities is a wise and simple decision for your child’s healthcare needs. Beginning Jan. 1, 2025, the facilities moving to out-of-network are: Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children and Orlando Health Arnold Palmer. Please note that some of these hospital systems also exclude Nemours from their network for their own employee population.
For medical emergencies requiring immediate care, an approved exception will be processed at the in-network level.
Contact Quantum Health for the exception criteria to allow benefits at these facilities at the in-network benefit level when in the patient’s best interest.
Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files
The Transparency in Coverage Final Rules require our group medical plans to provide information regarding in-network rates for covered items and services, out-of-network allowed amounts and billed charges for covered items and services. You can find those files here.*
In addition to the Aetna network, the following providers are available at no additional cost to you if you are enrolled in one of our Nemours medical plans.
2nd.MD is a virtual expert medical consultation and navigation service. Specialists can help with diseases, cancer or chronic conditions; surgeries or procedures; or medication and treatment plans. We connect you with a board-certified, elite specialist for a virtual expert medical consultation via phone or video from the comfort of home.
Bright Horizons offers eligible associates access to a network of high quality child care centers and in-home care providers for family members of all ages to fill occasional needs when associates’ usual care providers are unavailable.
Brightline offers families nationwide mental health providers with virtual therapy, psychiatry and coaching for kids and teens under the age of 18. After creating an account and answering a few questions about your child(ren), you will be matched with a mental health provider to assist with depression, anxiety, ADHD, managing emotions and many more. You pay nothing up front. Your claim will be sent to Aetna and you will receive an invoice for your share of the cost.
Carrum Health provides access to surgical Centers of Excellence that can help connect you with the country’s top surgeons and guide you throughout your surgical journey. More than 100 procedures are covered including hip, knee, shoulder, spine and weight loss surgery. Most, if not all surgery costs are often covered.*
Cleo Baby provides expert guidance at critical moments during pregnancy through your baby’s first birthday. You are matched with a Cleo Guide who stays with you through your entire journey. Contact your dedicated expert during family planning and fertility support, when you are expecting your baby, and up to your child’s first birthday to receive emotional support, lactation and sleep training, career counseling/return to work advice and more.
Gennev is here to assist women to prepare and get through menopause. All the providers are in-network and can assist with sleep and mental health, weight and body changes, heart and temperature changes, hair and skin changes, joint pain and more. Take a free assessment online to find out where you are on your menopause journey and receive customized recommendations and support. Providers are board-certified OB-GYNs with years of experience supporting patients through menopause and midlife. Online articles are available to help with boosting brain health, metabolic health and alternative treatments for those who are unable to receive hormone therapy.
Hinge Health offers virtual exercise therapy to help you take control of back, knee, hip, neck, shoulder or other joint pain. There is also a benefit for pelvic health. Work with a physical therapist and health coach anywhere, at your convenience. Best of all, there is no co-pay.
Progyny is designed for fertility assistance and allows you and your provider to pursue the most effective treatment and provides coverage for two cycles including services and tests. It also includes unlimited clinical and emotional support from a dedicated patient care advocate. This is only available to associates and spouses enrolled in one of the Nemours medical plans and is subject to your deductible and coinsurance.
SimpliFed provides virtual breastfeeding and baby feeding support. Get help with breastfeeding, latching and positioning, low supply or oversupply, formula feeding, bottle prep, pace feeding and transitions with prenatal baby feeding plan, returning to work and combo feeding.
Twin Health helps reverse Type 2 diabetes through a personalized program including easy-to-use devices (included) that track your health daily, and a dedicated care team that includes a provider, nurse and health coach. There is no cost to you for this benefit.
*Eligible associates enrolled in the Green plan using Carrum Health: Individuals enrolled in our high-deductible plan must first meet IRS minimum required deductibles (for 2025, the minimum deductible for individual coverage is $1,650 and for family coverage is $3,300), but co-pays and coinsurance will be waived. Per IRS rules, a portion of any covered travel expenses will be reported as taxable income.
Choosing the Right Medical Plan
Benefits are an important part of your total compensation at Nemours. Each associate is responsible for reviewing the information provided by Nemours, so that you can make an informed decision about your benefits. To help you choose the right benefits for you and your family, Nemours offers Precision Benefits, a customized decision support tool. When you log in to enroll in your benefits, you will notice a new decision support feature called Precision Benefits. The first time you access Precision Benefits, you will need to authorize the use of your healthcare claims to help give you recommendations by choosing “I authorize the use of my claims data.” This authorization allows the tool to make medical plan recommendations based on your actual claims history through one of Nemours’ medical plans. This history can go back three years. If you are a new hire and do not have claims available for the system to use, there is still logic to help guide you through the decision process. You will see a slightly different message explaining why your process may be a little different.
This feature is voluntary, and you can withdraw your authorization anytime.
If you choose not to authorize the use of your claims, you will be taken to the standard enrollment flow. This allows you to continue to use the decision tool. However, you will have to answer questions, and the tool will provide a recommendation based on your answers.
Benefits Summary — Red, Blue and White Plans
View the latest summary chart for Red, Blue and White plans. Please note: Nemours offers an income-based health reimbursement account (HRA) for eligible associates enrolled in the Red, Blue or White plans. Details on the HRA are available below.
For services that require coinsurance, this applies after the deductible, with the exception of prescription drugs.
Income-Based Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
This benefit is used to help eligible associates and their dependents pay for co-pays, deductibles, coinsurance and prescriptions. Nemours will fund up to $1,000 for single and $2,000 for family coverages. Since this is funded by Nemours, associate contributions are not permitted and unused funds do not roll over year to year. This HRA is available for associates who meet household income limits (see below) and are enrolled in either the Red, Blue or White plans. Associates enrolled in the Green plan and SAVI are not eligible for this benefit. Associates must complete an application and provide the previous year’s tax return. For 2024, we will need your 2022 tax information. If you are married and file separately, we will need both tax returns. Once you have everything you need, go to MyTech and search for HR Help Center. From there you will be able to create a ticket for the benefits department. Upload your application and taxes to your ticket. If you have questions, please reach out to the HR Solutions Call Center at 877.458.9699. Additional information included in the FAQs.
Benefits Summary — Green Plan
The Green plan is a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) with a health savings account (HSA). You may enroll yourself, your spouse and your dependents in this plan.
The Green plan is a PPO, with both in- and out-of-network medical benefits. It uses the same Aetna network of participating providers as the other Nemours plans. Coverage includes office visits, diagnostic X-ray and laboratory, hospital, surgical, urgent and emergency care, mental health and many other services. In-network preventive care, including routine mammograms, is covered at 100%. Unlike the other Nemours medical plans, you pay 100% of non-preventive medical services until you meet the plan’s annual deductible.
The Nemours prescription drug benefits are administered by Express Scripts. In the Green plan, most prescriptions are covered at 80% after your deductible; however, the plan also covers certain generic preventive medications (on the Standard Plus list) for a $10 co-pay. These are preventive medications not already covered at 100% and include medications for many chronic conditions including asthma and diabetes.
The Green plan also includes an HSA to which you and Nemours may contribute. The HSA is administered by HealthEquity. The Nemours contribution is up to $250 for an individual or $500 for a family. The Nemours contribution is made semi-monthly. You may also make pre-tax contributions to the plan through payroll deductions or contribute tax-deductible amounts directly into your account. Requested reimbursements cannot exceed your account balance.
The total contribution allowed in 2025, including both Nemours and associate contributions, is $4,300 (individual) or $8,550 (family). If you are age 55 or older, you may contribute an additional $1,000 to the account annually. Additionally, if your spouse is age 55 or older in 2025, you may contribute an additional $1,000 to a separate HSA account. Please contact HealthEquity at 866.346.5800 or visit their website for more information.
You are eligible to contribute to the HSA if:
You are enrolled in a qualified high-deductible health plan
You are NOT eligible to contribute to the HSA if:
You are covered by your spouse or have retiree coverage at another employer
You are covered under a parent’s plan
You are claimed as a dependent on another person’s tax return (except for your spouse);
You are enrolled in an employer or spouse’s general purpose FSA
You are enrolled in Medicaid, Medicare or TRICARE
You are enrolled in an individual or Marketplace plan
Unlike traditional FSAs which are ‘use-it-or-lose-it,’ unused funds contributed to the HSA is yours to keep even if you are no longer employed by Nemours or if you move to another one of the medical plans. Associates who enroll in the Green plan may also sign up for a limited purpose FSA which is only for dental and vision expenses and follow the same rules as the traditional FSA, such as “use it or lose it.”
Medicare Transition Services
Medicare Transition Services offers an easier way to make sense of Medicare. They can help guide you through the decision-making process. Whether you are continuing to work beyond age 65 or if you are retiring, this is a free resource. Enrollment in one of the Nemours medical plans is not required to use this service. More information available here.
Prescription Drug
Your Quantum Health ID card includes your medical and pharmacy information. You can download for print your ID card either through Quantum’s app or by visiting their site.
ID Cards
Beginning Jan. 1, 2024, you will no longer need a separate ID card for prescription coverage. You will use your Quantum Health ID card for all medical and prescription expenses.
How to Use the Program
Retail Prescriptions: Take your prescription(s) to any participating Express Scripts network pharmacy. Present your Quantum Health ID card. You may purchase up to a 34-day supply of retail prescription drugs. If your doctor authorizes a refill, the same supply limitation will apply when your prescription is refilled. There may be prior authorizations, quantity limitations or step therapy required on certain prescription drugs. Drugs purchased from non-participating pharmacies will not be covered. Contact Quantum Health for a list of participating pharmacies or search online for a participating pharmacy.
The cost of prescriptions will vary, depending on whether you receive a generic drug, a preferred-brand drug or a non-preferred brand name drug. Express Scripts updates their formulary throughout the year. We encourage you to review the latest Express Scripts formulary lists and other information linked below.
Generic drugs have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for quality and safety and are absorbed in the same way as a brand name drug.
Chemically Equivalent: have the same active ingredients, in the same quantities, as a brand name drug. The only differences are fillers and dyes.
Therapeutically Equivalent: treat the same conditions as brand name drugs, but do not contain the same active ingredients.
Preferred Brand
Preferred brand name drugs are drugs still protected by patents (meaning no chemically equivalent generic is available). The FDA has approved these higher-cost drugs after trials show they are safe and effective. When a generic drug is introduced for a preferred brand name drug, the brand name will automatically move from Preferred Brand to Non- Preferred Brand. Check our carrier links regularly for updates.
Non-Preferred Brand
Associates will pay the most for non-preferred brand name drugs (which are listed in this tier for a variety of reasons). These drugs are non-preferred because there are other, lower-cost brand name drug(s) that are just as effective.
Generic Preferred Program
If you have a prescription for a brand name drug, and a chemically equivalent generic drug is available, you will have the option of choosing either the generic equivalent or the brand name drug. If you choose the brand name drug, you will pay the brand coinsurance or co-pay plus the difference in cost between the generic and the brand name drug.
Maintenance Medications – Smart90
Maintenance medications are ongoing, long-term prescriptions for conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes. Smart90 is a program managed by Express Scripts that gives you two ways to get a 90-day supply of your maintenance medications. You can conveniently fill these prescriptions either through home delivery (mail order) from the Express Scripts Pharmacy or from Walgreens, the Smart90 network pharmacy for our plan. Your physician must write the prescription for a 90-day supply.
You are allowed two fills of maintenance medications from other retail pharmacies before you must switch to Walgreens or home delivery. If you continue to use 30-day supplies or fill at a pharmacy that is not part of the Smart90 network, you will pay 100% of the cost of your maintenance medication. Please note that you may fill 90-day prescriptions for maintenance medications without penalty at a Nemours outpatient pharmacy.
For more information regarding the Smart90 program, please contact Express Scripts directly, via their website or toll-free number listed in Contacts.
Cholesterol Care Value Program
Specialty drugs for high cholesterol – called PCSK9 inhibitors – are managed through Express Scripts Cholesterol Care Value Program. These drugs require prior authorization to be covered and, if approved, must be filled through Accredo, the Express Scripts specialty pharmacy (see Nemours Outpatient Pharmacies section below).
Accredo Program
Specialty medications (usually high cost or injectable drugs) must be filled through Accredo, a leading specialty pharmacy, and may require prior authorization. Through the Accredo program, you will have access to:
A patient care coordinator who serves as your personal advocate and point of contact
Delivery of your specialty medications directly to you or your doctor
Supplies to administer your medications — at no additional cost
Care management programs to help you get the most from your medications
If you are taking a specialty medication, your first prescription fill may be at your normal retail pharmacy. You will then receive correspondence from Express Scripts on how to transfer your prescription to Accredo.
SaveOn SP Program
A specialty pharmacy co-payment assistance program (also referred to as the SaveOn SP Program) is administered by Express Scripts. Please note that while participation in the SaveOn SP Program is voluntary, and must be affirmatively elected by a participant — certain specialty prescription drugs will be considered non-essential health benefits under the plan. If you participate in the SaveOn SP Program, the cost of these specialty drugs to you will be $0. If you do not elect to participate in the SaveOn SP Program, you will be responsible for the copayments of the specialty drugs, which may be significantly increased. Regardless of whether you participate in the SaveOn SP Program, the cost of such specialty prescription drugs will not be supplied toward satisfying your maximum out-of-pocket limit under the plan’s medical options.
Additional information regarding the SaveOn SP Program will be made available to you by Express Scripts.
Nemours Outpatient Pharmacies
Associates may also fill prescriptions for themselves and their families at the Nemours Children Hospital, Delaware or at Nemours Children’s Health, Jacksonville. A 90-day supply of maintenance medication can be filled at these Nemours outpatient pharmacies for only two times the applicable co-pay or coinsurance. While the 90-day supply will be the most cost-effective option, in most cases, there are some exceptions due to certain retail pharmacy pricing arrangements.
Spousal Advantage Value Incentive (SAVI) Plan
For those who are eligible, SAVI provides you with a unique opportunity to have no out-of-pocket medical costs other than the premium you pay for alternative coverage. If you have access to eligible alternate group medical and prescription drug coverage, SAVI offers 100% coverage with $0 out of pocket for medical. You will be reimbursed for ALL eligible co-pays, co-insurance and deductibles incurred through your alternate medical plan up to the 2024 maximum out-of-pocket limits under the Affordable Care Act ($9,450/single and $18,900/family per year). No premium contribution will be deducted from your Nemours paycheck. You will not be charged the Nemours $300 monthly spousal surcharge if you enroll in SAVI. If you are currently enrolled in the SAVI plan, you are eligible to continue your enrollment into the next plan year. However, you will have to re-enroll using our online benefits system every year.
Please note that the following alternative medical plans are not compatible with SAVI, so you are not eligible if your alternative medical plan is:
Medicaid
Medicare
TRICARE
A high-deductible plan with an active HSA contribution (this includes both associate and Nemours contributions)
If you have questions about SAVI, please contact Catilize Health at 877.872.4232, email [email protected]. You may also reference the SAVI materials available in our Resource Library.
Dental
Nemours provides dental benefits through Delta Dental. There are three levels of dental coverage: Red, Blue and White. Contributions are taken on a pre-tax basis. Preventive services on the dental plans do not count toward your annual maximum paid by Delta Dental.
Passive PPO Network
A passive PPO allows you to choose any dentist. Although the reimbursement percentages are the same for in- or out-of-network coverage, you will save on out-of-pocket expenses by receiving services from an in-network dentist as out-of-network providers can balance bill. The Nemours plan uses both the Delta Premier and PPO networks.
You can go online to find an in-network provider in your area or use the information located in the Contacts section. Definitions of “Reasonable & Customary” and “Maximum Allowable Charge” are available in the Key Health Coverage Definitions section of this online guide. Please note that changes in network status can occur at any time. Check with your provider prior to your next appointment.
ID Cards
ID cards and a welcome letter that lists all covered dependents will be mailed to your home. Each enrolled associate will receive two ID cards. Dependent ID cards will not be provided. View the latest summary chart for dental plans.
Frequency Schedule
The following procedures have limitations on the frequency with which the procedures can be performed, as follows:
Voluntary Vision Plan
Nemours offers a voluntary vision program through Vision Service Plan (VSP) on a pre-tax basis. There are two levels: the Base option and the Premium option.
Benefits
Standard
Premium
Eye Exam (1/year)
$10 co-pay
$10 co-pay
Single Vision, Lined Bi-focal, Lined Tri-focal and Lenticular Lenses
$25 co-pay
$25 co-pay
Progressive Lenses
$0 – $175 co-pay, depending on type of lenses
$0 – $175 co-pay, depending on type of lenses
Frame (Base: 2 years; Premium: every year)
$130 – $150 allowance, 20% discount on balance, ($70 Costco & Walmart/Sam’s Club allowance)
$180 – $200 allowance, 20% discount on balance, ($100 Costco & Walmart/Sam’s Club allowance)
Find a VSP provider online or by phone 24-hours-a-day. You may also contact Quantum Health.
Make an appointment with a VSP provider and identify yourself as a VSP member.
There is no ID card, so be sure to identify that you are a VSP member. Your provider will take care of the rest.
NOTE: Our medical plan covers one eye exam every 12 months. Your medical and VSP discounts cannot be combined.
Basic Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Nemours offers a basic term life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) benefit of one times your base annual salary to a maximum of $500,000. Term life insurance does not accrue a cash value and terminates when you leave employment. This benefit reduces by 50% at age 70. This benefit is Nemours-paid for all full-time and part-time benefits-eligible associates. Note that the IRS requires Nemours to tax you on the value of this benefit that exceeds $50,000.
Voluntary Term Life
Associates may elect voluntary term life insurance through Reliance Matrix (moving to Lincoln Financial in 2025). Contributions are taken on a post-tax basis. Voluntary term life insurance is portable but not permanent. Term life insurance does not accrue a cash value and the benefit reduces by 50% at age 70.
Associates may purchase voluntary term life insurance in increments of $10,000 up to the lesser of $1,000,000 or five times your base annual salary. Guaranteed issue coverage is available for newly eligible associates up to $500,000. Amounts over the guaranteed issue for newly eligible associates are subject to evidence of insurability (EOI). During this annual enrollment, associates currently enrolled in the plan may increase their election up to the guaranteed issue amount of $500,000 without EOI. For those who previously waived coverage or were denied coverage, you can also enroll in this up to $500,000, with no medical questionnaires.
Associates may purchase term life insurance for their spouse in increments of $10,000 to a maximum of $380,000. Coverage amounts for spouses are limited to 100% of the associate’s combined coverage amount (basic life and voluntary associate term life). Guaranteed issue coverage is available for newly eligible spouses in the amount of $100,000. For this annual enrollment only, if you have not enrolled in this coverage, you can elect either $10,000 or $20,000 without EOI. Any additional amounts elected over the guaranteed issue level will be subject to EOI.
Associates may purchase term life insurance for their child(ren) in units of $2,500 to a maximum of $10,000. All amounts are guaranteed for children. Premiums for child life are per unit, which means that the payroll deductions will remain the same regardless of the number of children covered by the plan. Dependent children may be covered until the end of the month during which they turn 26.
Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
Associates may elect voluntary term AD&D insurance through Reliance Matrix. Contributions are on a post-tax basis.
Associates may purchase additional AD&D for themselves, in increments of $10,000, up to the lesser of $500,000, or 10 times earnings for elections over $150,000 (i.e., if you earn $10,000 a year, you may still elect $150,000). This benefit reduces by 50% at age 75 and then to 25% of the original amount at age 80.
Coverage may also be purchased on a family basis, which covers you, your spouse and/or your dependent children as follows:
A spouse with no dependent children is insured for 100% of the associate’s AD&D benefit. A spouse with dependent child(ren) is covered for 60% of the associate’s AD&D benefit, while each dependent child is covered individually at 10% of the associate’s AD&D benefit.
If there is no spouse, each dependent child is insured for 15% of the associate’s AD&D benefit.
Voluntary Long-Term Care
Nemours offers long-term care (LTC) coverage through the convenience of post-tax payroll deductions for both associates and their spouses. Direct billed coverage is also available to the parents and grandparents of associates and their spouses. Coverage for LTC insurance is fully portable.
LTC coverage provides an allowance for custodial assistance to individuals who are unable to perform two of six Activities of Daily Living (ADL) due to a disability. ADLs include bathing, dressing, eating, toileting (grooming), continence (using the bathroom without help) and transferring (moving from the bed to a chair, or vice versa). LTC is also payable if the subscriber has a cognitive impairment.
Custodial assistance may be provided by any of the following: a skilled nursing facility, a home health care agency (called professional home care), an assisted living facility, or a member of the community (total home care, including your family members).
Newly eligible associates may elect LTC coverage without providing evidence of insurability (EOI) within 30 days of their eligibility effective date. All elections for late enrollees are subject to EOI determination; all elections made by eligible dependents are also subject to EOI.
Provision Options
3-Year Benefit Duration
6-Year Benefit Duration
Monthly Facility Benefit Amount Options
$1,000 to $4,000
$1,000 to $4,000
Skilled Nursing Facility*
100%
100%
Assisted Living Facility*
60%
60%
Total/Professional Home Care
50%
50%
*LTC pays a percent of the total monthly facility benefit amount, based on where services are received. For example, if a facility monthly benefit amount of $1,000 was elected, and services were received at a skilled nursing facility, the benefit amount received would be 100% of $1,000; equaling $1,000 of benefit per month. However, if a facility benefit monthly benefit amount of $1,000 was elected, and services were rendered at an assisted living facility, the benefit amount received would be 60% of $1,000; equaling $600 of benefit per month.
**The lifetime maximum does not change based on where you receive services. If the facility benefit amount elected is $1,000 for a three-year benefit duration, the lifetime maximum is $36,000. For example, if the subscriber is confined to a nursing home, he/she/they would receive the benefit for a duration of three years; assuming the same election, but if services are received at home, the benefit would be pro-rated accordingly, and $500 would be the benefit received for a maximum duration of six years.
Short-Term Disability (STD)
Full and part-time associates are automatically covered by our STD plan that offers income protection for disabilities caused by illness, accident or injury that are not work-related. Coverage is 60% of the associate’s base weekly pay with no maximum weekly benefit amount. The benefit period is a maximum of 13 weeks, inclusive of a seven-day elimination period. Premiums are paid 100% by Nemours. Evidence of insurability is not required and there are no pre-existing condition limitations. Please note that if you work in a state that has a state-provided disability benefit (e.g., New Jersey), our benefit payments will be reduced by any disability benefits received from the state. Information regarding STD is available via Alight or by contacting the HR Solutions Call Center.
Voluntary Long-Term Disability (LTD)
Nemours offers LTD insurance to associates through Reliance Matrix (moving to Lincoln Financial in 2025). Contributions are taken on a post-tax basis. LTD insurance offers income protection for disabilities caused by illness, accident or injury. All LTD plans include a pre-existing condition limitation. Newly elected changes will be subject to a pre-existing condition limitation.
Provisions
LTD Plan 1
LTD Plan 2
LTD Plan 3
Eligibility
All Benefits-Eligible Associates
All Benefits-Eligible Associates
All Benefits-Eligible Associates
Elimination Period
90 Days
Benefit Duration
Up to Social Security Normal Retirement Age. If you become disabled after this age, there is a reduced benefit.
Benefit Percentage
50%
60%
60%
Monthly Maximum
$10,000
$12,000
$15,000
Own Occupation Duration
24 Months Own Occupation
24 Months Own Occupation
Own Occupation to Social Security Normal Retirement Age
Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Voluntary Accident
Nemours offers Reliance Matrix Accident Insurance (moving to Lincoln Financial in 2025) through convenient post-tax payroll deductions for associates, spouses and dependent child(ren). Accident insurance provides you and your eligible family members with payment for a covered accident. It also pays if you undergo testing, receive medical services, treatment or care for any one of more than 150 covered events as defined in your group certificate. Submitted claim(s) can include hospitalization resulting from an accident.
There are two options – high and low – that vary in the amount of payment for each covered accident. Payments are made directly to you to use as you see fit. They can be used to help pay for medical plan deductibles and co-pays, out-of-network treatments, your family’s everyday living expenses, or whatever else you need while recuperating from an accident.
Your accident coverage is guaranteed, regardless of your health. You just need to be actively at work for your coverage to be effective. There are no medical exams to take and no health questions to answer.
Included in this coverage is an annual $50 health screening benefit for specific preventive screenings for each covered family member.
Voluntary Critical Illness
Nemours offers Aetna Critical Illness Insurance (moving to Lincoln Financial in 2025) through convenient post-tax payroll deductions for associates, spouses and dependent child(ren). Critical illness coverage provides you with a lump-sum payment if you or your covered family members are diagnosed with a serious medical condition. Critical illness insurance covers more than 20 illnesses or conditions including cancer, heart attack, stroke, coronary artery bypass, kidney failure, major organ transplant and Alzheimer’s disease.
This insurance pays cash benefits directly to associates and their family members diagnosed with any of the covered conditions and in addition to any benefits paid through the health plan. It is designed to help offset the deductibles, co-pays and indirect costs associated with a serious illness.
You have a choice of three benefit levels – a payment of $10,000, $15,000 or $30,000 upon initial diagnosis. At the time of payment, your spouse is covered for 100% of the associate amount and children are covered for 50% of the associate amount.
Coverage is guaranteed (no health questions asked) and there is no pre-existing condition limitation; however, you must be actively at work for your coverage to be effective. Premiums are based on the associate’s age and tobacco use. Included in this coverage is an annual $50 health screening benefit for specific preventive screenings for each covered family member.
Voluntary Hospital Indemnity
Nemours offers Aetna Hospital Indemnity Insurance (moving to Lincoln Financial in 2025) through convenient post-tax payroll deductions for associates, spouses and dependent child(ren). Hospital indemnity insurance provides you and your eligible family members with payments when you are admitted or confined to a hospital due to an accident or illness. Typically, a flat amount is paid for admission and a daily amount is paid for each day of a hospital stay. It also pays extra benefits for admission to or confinement in an intensive care unit (ICU), and for other benefits and services. This coverage also includes a lump-sum benefit after the birth of your newborn. This will not pay for an outpatient birth.
There are two options – high and low. Payments are made directly to you to use as you see fit and independent of any benefits paid through the health plan. They can be used to help pay for medical plan deductibles and co-pays, for out-of-network stays, for your family’s everyday living expenses, or for whatever else you need while recuperating from an illness or accident.
Your hospital indemnity coverage is guaranteed. You just need to be actively at work for your coverage to be effective. There are no medical exams to take and no health questions to answer. Included in this coverage is an annual $50 health screening benefit for specific preventive screenings for each covered family member.
Voluntary Identity Theft Protection
Nemours offers identity theft protection through Allstate, an industry leader in digital identity and financial wellness protection. This plan provides a monitoring solution that protects you from the hassles of identity theft and includes the following services:
Identity and tri-bureau credit monitoring
Annual credit report and monthly credit score tracking
Social media reputation monitoring
Threshold monitoring
Digital wallet storage and monitoring
Full-service remediation
$1 million identity theft insurance policy
Deceased family member coverage
Credit freeze assistance
Tax fraud refund advance
403(b) and HSA reimbursement
Coverage is available for you and your family, at an affordable rate. Identity theft protection will cover members of your household for whom you are financially responsible, “Under roof, under wallet.”
Pre-Paid Legal Plan
Nemours offers a pre-paid legal plan through MetLife Legal Plan®. Contributions are taken post-tax. The MetLife Legal Plan is a simple, affordable way to access the most frequently needed personal legal services such as wills, powers of attorney and identity theft defense. Divorce is not covered. Some of the covered services include:
Family and personal law such as adoption, guardianship and garnishment defense
Money matters such as identity theft defense, debt collection defense and personal bankruptcy
Vehicle and driving law such as driving privileges restoration and license suspension
Home and real estate law such as foreclosure, eviction defense and title disputes
Civil lawsuits such as small claims assistance and disputes over consumer goods
Estate law such as simple wills, powers of attorney and health care proxies
Elder care law related to your parents
MetLife Legal Plan gives participants access to a network of more than 11,000 attorneys. Attorneys in the network meet stringent criteria and are regularly reviewed to ensure they continue to meet plan standards.
Once you are enrolled, you will need to remain enrolled in this plan until the next annual enrollment.
Wellness Program
Associate Wellness seeks to create a culture of wellness, setting you up for success with resources that support your goals. Nemours takes a holistic approach by supporting the physical, emotional, financial and social dimensions of wellness.
Wellness benefits include:
Free fitness center membership at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware, Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida and the Home Office
Access to group fitness classes and personal training (at select locations), at an additional cost
Reduced cost fitness center membership to more than 18,000 gyms nationwide through Active&Fit Direct program
Gym/fitness app reimbursement for benefits-eligible associates
Free health coaching for benefits-eligible associates, spouses and dependents over age 18
Wellness challenges
Reduced cost membership to WeightWatchers for benefits-eligible associates, spouses and dependents over 18
Resources for meditation and stress management
Rewards for participating in healthy activities
All of the Nemours Wellness program resources and benefits are housed on Wellness Connect, a user-friendly, robust wellness portal. Wellness-Connect is also available as an app so that you can reach your wellness goals on the go! Log on to Wellness Connect by clicking the Associate Wellness tile on Nemours Net or visit Wellness Connect.net.
Wellness Incentive
Nemours wants to reward you for engaging in healthy activities. That is why you can earn 20% off your medical insurance premiums with the Wellness Incentive Program! Save hundreds of dollars on your medical insurance premiums by completing the activities. Complete the activities by Nov. 30, 2024, to earn the discounted insurance premium rate for the 2025 plan year. Learn more about the incentive program and track your progress on Wellness-Connect.
NOTE: When you access your benefits record during annual enrollment, you will see the “With Wellness” medical contribution rates. This will change to the “Without Wellness” medical rate in January if you fail to complete the Wellness Incentive Program activities by the deadline of Nov. 30, 2024.
New to Nemours? Associates hired on or after Sept. 1, 2024, will receive the “With Wellness” rate through the remainder of 2024 and throughout 2025.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
FSAs are available to associates through convenient payroll deductions on a pre-tax basis to help cover the cost of eligible expenses (as defined by the IRS). There are several FSAs available. These accounts have been established to cover different needs, as follows:
Health care spending account: Covers expenses not covered or partially covered by health, dental, prescription drug and vision programs such as co-pays and deductibles for you and your eligible dependents.
Limited purpose spending account: This is a special health care spending account available only if you enroll in the high-deductible health plan (our Green plan). It follows the same rules as the health care FSA but is only for dental and vision expenses.
Dependent care spending account: Covers expenses for day care or similar care to eligible dependents as defined by the IRS.
Mass transit spending account: Covers expenses for public transportation related to the commute to and from work.
Parking spending account: Covers expenses for public parking related to the commute to and from work.
Associates may elect to participate in one or more of these accounts in any combination. Health care, limited purpose and dependent care spending account elections are based on an ANNUAL election amount; you will need to calculate how much you want to set aside for the plan year of Jan. 1 – Dec. 31 in a lump sum. Mass transit and parking spending account elections are based on a MONTHLY election amount. This monthly election will remain in place throughout the plan year unless you change it.
Deductions will be taken semi-monthly on a pre-tax basis. Only those associates who elect these accounts will be enrolled. After you’ve enrolled, as you incur eligible expenses (as defined by the IRS) throughout the plan year, you pay yourself back with the pre-tax money in your FSA account.
If you terminate employment, or if you become ineligible for the plan, please refer to the Termination of Benefit Summary chart available online for information about how long you may incur additional claims and deadlines for submitting those claims for reimbursement. These time periods vary by account.
Tax Effect Contributions to FSAs reduce the amount of taxable income. This results in savings of FICM, FICA, federal and state income taxes.
Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health care flexible spending accounts (FSAs) help pay for expenses that are either partially covered or not covered by medical/prescription drug, dental or vision insurance. You may contribute up to $3,200. You may participate in this account even if you have not enrolled in a Nemours medical plan and are not covered by another HSA-eligible plan.
Examples of Health Care Expenses Not Covered by Insurance: • Deductibles • Co-payments • Coinsurance
For extensive details on qualified medical expenses, visit HealthEquity. In general, you may use a health care FSA to pay most health care expenses that qualify as a medical deduction for federal income tax purposes (as described in the IRS Publication 502) for yourself or your tax dependents. Health care expenses reimbursed through the FSA account cannot be claimed as deductions for federal income tax purposes.
Other Considerations
Amounts not claimed over the IRS allowed rollover ($640 for 2024) are forfeited under the “use it or lose it” federal requirement.
Eligible charges must be incurred during the plan year or run-out period. You will have 120 days after the end of the plan year to file eligible claims under the health care FSA.
Additional Claim Information If you submit a claim for an amount higher than what you have contributed year-to-date to your FSA, you will be reimbursed up to the amount of your plan year election. Reimbursement consideration is based on when the service is rendered or a purchase is made, not when payment is submitted.
You may use your debit card at an authorized vendor to avoid out-of-pocket costs for eligible expenses. (See FSA debit card section for more information on this option.) Alternatively, you may submit a claim via the HealthEquity mobile app, the HealthEquity member portal or fax.
You may be required to provide an itemized receipt for your transaction. The IRS defines a valid receipt as a receipt that includes the vendor’s name, a description of the purchase, the amount of the purchase and the purchase date.
Worksheet to Calculate Health Care Contributions Use the worksheet below to list the out-of-pocket expenses you expect to incur during the plan year (beginning with the coverage effective date). This worksheet will assist you in estimating the total amount to deposit into the health care FSA.
Health Care Expenses Worksheet
(for you and your tax dependents)
Estimated Costs:
Deductibles
Note, if you usually do not meet the deductible, include only the amount you anticipate incurring.
Co-payments
Dental co-pays or costs not covered under the dental plan
Vision exams, glasses or contact lenses, if not covered or only partially covered under insurance
Medical out-of-pocket costs not covered by insurance
Other allowable medical expenses
Total
Amounts not claimed are forfeited under the “use it or lose it” federal requirement.
Eligible charges must be incurred during the plan year or run-out period. You will have 120 days after the end of the plan year to file eligible claims under the Health Care FSA (until April 30).
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account(DCFSA) DCFSAs allow you to set aside pre-tax dollars to provide care for your eligible dependents, so you (and your spouse) can work. This is for daycare expenses, not health care expenses for dependents.
Eligible dependents include anyone under age 13, your disabled spouse or other disabled person (including a parent or child), whom you can claim as a dependent for federal income tax purposes.
Costs for “activities” while a dependent is in a daycare are not eligible for reimbursement through the DCFSA. Examples of costs not eligible are: art, dance, piano and singing lessons. Only the cost for the actual daycare is eligible for reimbursement.
Examples of Eligible Dependent Care Expenses: • Child Daycare • Adult Daycare
You may contribute up to $5,000 ($2,500 if you are married filing separately) per plan year into a DCFSA. You may be reimbursed for the cost of care given inside or outside your home by a professional caregiver. Participants must provide the provider’s EIN or Social Security number for reimbursement. Please note that the provider must report the monies paid as income and pay taxes on that income.
If you earned more than $150,000 in 2023, your DCFSA election will be limited to a maximum of $1,700 in 2024.
To enroll in a dependent care account you must meet at least one of the following qualifications:
You are a single parent who works full-time
You and your spouse both work, and your spouse’s annual income is greater than the amount you are claiming for dependent care
Your spouse is enrolled full-time at a college or university for at least five months of the year
Your spouse is medically disabled and cannot care for himself/herself/themself or your dependents
Note: If your spouse is a full-time student at least five months a year, or disabled, federal law limits the maximum pre-tax amount you may contribute. Contributions from highly compensated individuals may also be limited or amended as a result of federally required non-discrimination testing.
Worksheet to Calculate Dependent Care Contributions Use the worksheet below to list the out-of-pocket expenses you expect to incur during the plan year (beginning with the coverage effective date). This worksheet will assist you in estimating the total amount to deposit into the DCFSA.
Dependent Care Expenses Worksheet
Estimated Costs:
Wages or Salary Paid to Caregiver
FICA and other taxes you pay on behalf of caregiver, if applicable
Payment to a licensed dependent care facility
Eligible expenses for care before and/or after your child goes to school
Eligible expenses for a housekeeper who provides care for a qualified dependent
Amounts not claimed are forfeited under the “use it or lose it” federal requirement.
You may not be reimbursed for an amount in excess of the deposits you have made to date.
Eligible charges must be incurred during the plan year (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31). You will have 120 days after the end of the plan year to file eligible claims under the DCFSA (until April 30).
Transportation Accounts Transportation FSAs allow you to set aside pre-tax dollars to cover mass transit or parking expenses related to your commute to and from work. There are two types of accounts, mass transit and parking. You may elect to participate in one or both of these accounts. The maximum monthly election is $315 for the mass transit account and $315 for the parking account.
Mass Transit Accounts Mass transit eligible expenses include a transit pass, token, farecard, voucher or similar item (tolls are not reimbursable) entitling a person to transportation to and from work on a mass transit system. Some examples of mass transit include:
Trains
Subways
Trolleys
Buses
Expenses related to a commuter highway vehicle may also be eligible, ONLY if all of the following requirements are met:
Must have seating capacity of six or more adults (not including the driver)
At least 80% of the mileage use can reasonably be expected to be for purposes of transportation of employees between work and residences
The number of employees carried is at least one-half of the adult seating capacity of such vehicle (not including the driver)
Accessing your mass transit account funds: The debit card is the only method to access your available mass transit funds.
Your debit card will be accepted only at merchants coded as a mass transit facility in the VISA transaction system such as a SEPTA or NJ transit station. A convenience store that sells bus passes would NOT be recognized.
Parking Account Eligible parking expenses include the cost of parking your car at a facility at or near your office location (e.g., parking garage or lot), or the cost of parking at a facility located at or near a location from which you commute to work (e.g., Metro parking lot, train station parking lot).
Accessing your parking account funds: The debit card is the only method to access your available parking funds. Your debit card will be accepted only at merchants coded as a parking facility in the VISA transaction system such as the Metro parking lot or train station parking lot.
Amounts not claimed at the end of the plan year will roll into the next plan year.
You may change your election once per month, WITHOUT a Qualified Life Event.
You may not be reimbursed for an amount in excess of the deposits you have made to date.
Debit Card
All associates who participate in any of the HSA, HCFSA, LPFSA or transportation account benefits will receive a benefit-specific debit card to pay for qualified health, mass transit or parking expenses. The debit cards look like a regular MasterCard or VISA, but are only accepted at specific types of merchants or provider locations.
Once you’ve enrolled, be on the lookout for your card. Debit cards will be mailed to your home in a plain unmarked white envelope. Please read the cardholder agreement that is included with the card. Additional (up to three) or replacement cards may be requested through the member site at no extra cost.
Activation is easy… Your new debit cards will arrive with a sticker on the front of the cards, and you must either activate the card at the member portal or call the number listed to activate them.
Where can I use the card? You may use your debit card at the following locations:
Any doctors’ or dentists’ office, or any hospital or clinic setting
A pharmacy, grocery store or discount store with an approved Inventory Information Approval System (IIAS)
A merchant coded as a mass transit or parking facility
If you use your card at an unqualified merchant, the transaction will be declined. You can download a list of merchants that have an IIAS system installed by entering the following web address in your browser: http://apps.sig-is.org/SIGISPublicRpts/IIASMerchantList.aspx.
What debit card transactions must be substantiated? Certain debit card transactions will require you to submit physical documentation of the expense. Examples of such expenses include:
Any transaction that is processed at a merchant that does not have an IIAS (including doctors’ and dentists’ offices) IF the amount is not a standard Nemours co-pay amount
Any transaction other than a Nemours co-pay amount that is not recurring
How do I substantiate a debit card transaction? If documentation is needed, you will be notified of the item(s) that require substantiation. Sufficient substantiation must include: date the expense was incurred, the amount of the expense, a description of the service provided or item purchased, the name of the recipient (you, your spouse or dependent) and the name of the facility or provider. Examples of sufficient documentation include a detailed pharmacy receipt or an insurance Explanation of Benefits statement.
What happens if I do not submit documentation for my debit card transaction? If documentation is not submitted, IRS regulations require that card access for that participant be temporarily suspended until you provide the applicable receipts or repay the plan. You will be responsible for reimbursing the plan — by check or through payroll deductions — for any unsubstantiated amounts. If recovery is not possible, you will be taxed on the value of the unsubstantiated expenses.
How long can you use your card? Your debit cards will be valid for three years. You will automatically receive new cards by mail during the month in which your card expires.
Other Information
Please remember you can get more information about these benefits online as well as access your HSA, FSA and transportation account. You may view detailed information such as your account balance, claim status and payment information. This information will be available to you 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you have any questions regarding your account, please call HealthEquity Member Services at 866.346.5800 for FSA and HSA inquiries and 877.924.3967 for parking and transit inquiries.
To access your account, follow the simple steps below:
Click on the appropriate benefit to access detailed information
You will be automatically and securely transferred to the member portal. Here you can:
Check your HSA, FSA, transit or parking plan balances
Input or update your direct deposit information
Check the approval and payment status of the claims you have submitted
Submit new claims for reimbursement (NOTE: substantiation for debit card claims should be uploaded through the portal or the mobile app)
Retirement Plans
There is a 403(b) plan for Nemours associates with access to a 457(b) program based on salary requirements.
Full-time, part-time, casual, temporary, and seasonal associates of Nemours are automatically enrolled in the 403(b) plan with a 4% contribution rate. These tax-deferred contributions will begin as soon as administratively possible following 30 days of employment. Associates may opt out of the automatic enrollment or change their contribution rate at any time.
Whether you are automatically enrolled in the 403(b) plan or you actively enroll in the 457(b) plan, please make sure you designate a beneficiary for your account. Taking this step in your estate planning will help give you peace of mind and improve your overall financial wellness.
Retirement Readiness Associate Toolkit
Nemours wants to help you be as prepared as possible as you navigate the path toward a successful retirement. The Retirement Readiness Associate Toolkit contains helpful information about the process of preparing for retirement, as well as checklists, contact lists, resources and frequently asked questions. This toolkit is a first step for you to review as you contemplate retirement.
403(b) Plan
All associates are automatically enrolled* in The Nemours Foundation Section 403(b) Plan with a contribution rate of 4%. This is a tax-deferred savings plan that provides employee payroll contributions and Nemours contributions to eligible associates. Associate contributions begin on the first paycheck following 30 days of employment and are automatically invested in a default investment. Associates may opt out or change their contribution percentage or investment election at any time. Associates may contribute up to the IRS limits. For 2024, the annual contribution limit is $23,000 for associates under 50 years of age. Associates age 50 or older may contribute up to $30,500. Your contributions are always 100% vested. For eligible associates, the plan provides a 50% Nemours matching contribution up to 4% of eligible pay (maximum match of 2% of eligible pay), and a service-based Nemours contribution (ranging from 3% to 8% of eligible pay) made quarterly. Associates who are not scheduled to work at least 1,000 hours in a year must complete at least 1,000 hours of service before being eligible for Nemours contributions.
Associates who are not eligible for Nemours contributions may still make voluntary payroll contributions to the 403(b) plan with traditional pre-tax or Roth after-tax contributions.
*Note: Once you are automatically enrolled, please remember to designate a beneficiary to ensure your financial assets are allocated according to your wishes upon your passing.
Eligible associates will receive a Nemours match each pay period equal to $0.50 on each dollar you contribute on contributions up to 4% of eligible pay, up to a maximum match of 2% of eligible pay. Effective Jan. 1, 2022, the Nemours matching contributions for new hires are 100% vested after three years of service. Matching contributions for associates hired prior to Jan. 1, 2022, are 100% vested.
Note: Casual and part-time associates will be eligible for Nemours matching and quarterly base contributions after one year of service. A year of service is earned after you work at least 1,000 hours within 12 months of your date of hire or you work at least 1,000 hours in any calendar year beginning after your date of hire.
Note: If your full-time equivalency is .4807 or higher, meaning you are scheduled to work at least 1,000 hours per year, you are immediately eligible for Nemours matching contributions. If your full-time equivalency is less than .4807, meaning you are scheduled to work less than 1,000 hours per year, you may become eligible for Nemours matching contributions by working at least 1,000 hours of service during an eligibility period. The first eligibility period is the 12-month period beginning on your date of hire. Subsequent eligibility periods are based on the calendar year beginning after your date of hire.
Nemours Service-Based Contribution
Once you become eligible for matching contributions as noted above, Nemours provides a quarterly service-based contribution for any quarter that you receive pay for at least 250 hours of work, based on the paycheck dates during the quarter. The quarterly service-based Nemours contributions are calculated by taking your earnings paid during the quarter times a percentage based on your years of service provided in the table below. Quarterly service-based contributions become 100% vested after three years of service.
Years of Service
Contribution
0-4 Years
3%
5-9 Years
4%
10-14 Years
5%
15-19 Years
6%
20-24 Years
7%
25+ Years
8%
403(b) Contribution Example
Let’s say you are an eligible associate with two years of service. Your annual compensation is $50,000 and you contribute 4% of your compensation to the 403(b) Plan. The example below shows an annualized calculation of all plan contributions:
4% x $50,000 = $2,000 (Your Contribution)
50% x $2,000 = $1,000 (Nemours Matching Contribution)
3% x $50,000 = $1,500 (Nemours Service-Based Contribution)
Total of Your and Nemours Contributions = $4,500
457(b) Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan
The 457(b) Retirement Savings Plan is a supplemental tax-deferred savings plan available to Nemours associates whose annual base salary is $150,000 or more. This plan offers another way to save for retirement, in addition to saving through the 403(b) plan. Contributions are permitted up to the IRS limits which are indexed and may change from year to year. The 2024 contribution limit is projected to be $23,000. If you decide to enroll in this plan, remember to designate a beneficiary for your account.
The Nemours Employee Assistance Program (EAP), is more than just a counseling service. It is a holistic resource for helping associates balance work and life, not only emotionally but financially and legally as well.
It provides up to eight free sessions for each covered person for each issue annually.
The EAP is a free, confidential, 24-hour/day, 365 days/year service sponsored by Nemours. This benefit covers all members of your household, including dependent children up to the age of 26. Contact the EAP:
Full-time and part-time associates working at least 20 hours per week accrue PTO each pay period, according to position and length of service. For example, full-time associates (40 scheduled hours per week) with less than five completed years of service accrue 25 PTO days. You may carry time over from year to year, however, once the maximum or cap is reached, additional accruals stop until time is used. New associates are eligible to use PTO after 90 days.
Years of Service
Accrual Rate
Annual Accrual*
Maximum
0 through 5
0.0962 per hour paid/worked
25 days (200 hours)
31 days (248 hours)
6 through 15
0.1116 per hour paid/worked
29 days (232 hours)
36 days (288 hours)
More than 15
0.1231 per hour paid/worked
32 days (256 hours)
40 days (320 hours)
* Annual accrual shown is based on a 1.0 FTE. Note: PTO accrual schedule and usage eligibility may differ for selected associates, for example physicians and residents.
Nemours also offers an annual PTO Buyback option that allows eligible associates to sell a certain number of unused PTO hours.
Paid Holidays
Full-time and part-time associates receive six holidays per year. There is no waiting period for eligibility. Holidays include: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
Full-time associates who have completed the 90-day evaluation period receive eight hours of paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) each year to use for community service activities (four hours for part-time associates). Please note: VTO plans may vary for physicians and residents.
Family-Forming Benefits
Fertility Assistance
The Nemours benefit design for fertility assistance through Progyny allows you and your provider to pursue the most effective treatment and provides coverage for two Smart Cycles including services and tests. It also includes unlimited clinical and emotional support from a dedicated patient care advocate. This is only available to associates and spouses enrolled in one of the Nemours medical plans. To learn more and activate your benefit, call Progyny at 844.930.3289.
Adoption Assistance
Nemours provides adoption assistance benefits to full- and part-time benefits-eligible associates after the completion of the 90-day evaluation period. Nemours will reimburse full-time associates for eligible adoption expenses up to the IRS maximum and 50% of the IRS maximum for part-time associates. Assistance is limited to three adoptions per family. Most expenses directly related to the adoption are reimbursable. Eligible expenses include application fees, home studies, placement fees and travel expenses. Additional information is available in our adoption assistance guidelines.
Paid Parental Leave
If you are in a benefits-eligible role (.50 full-time equivalency or greater), you are eligible for six weeks of paid (100%) parental leave. This is in addition to the short-term disability benefits. Note you must be eligible and employed by Nemours prior to the birth of the child. To learn more, contact Alight online or by calling 866.693.0064.
Maternity Support
Cleo Baby is a personalized, guided virtual care and experience for expecting parents and parents of newborns through their baby’s first birthday. Based on a family’s specific needs, their 1:1 Cleo Guide will provide guidance and oversight on various topics, including but not limited to emotional support, pregnancy and prenatal health, miscarriage and loss, birth prep classes, postpartum support, lactation, infant sleep, child development, and returning to work. This is only available to associates and spouses enrolled in one of the Nemours medical plans.
Back-Up Child/Elder Care
Eligible associates have access to a network of high-quality childcare centers and in-home care providers through Bright Horizons Back-Up Care™ which provides care to family members of all ages. Back-up Care is available (15 uses per associate, per year) to fill occasional needs when associates’ usual care providers are unavailable. The cost of this benefit is paid by Nemours with associates responsible only for the following copays:
Center-based care copay: $15 per child or $25 per family per day
In-home care copay for dependent adults, elders or up to three children: $6 per hour (minimum of 4 hours and maximum of 10 hours per use)
Tuition Reimbursement
All benefits-eligible associates are eligible to participate in the Nemours tuition reimbursement program after successful completion of the 90-day evaluation period. Associates are eligible for up to $5,250 in tuition reimbursement benefits annually, pro-rated for part-time associates. Courses must be approved in advance and completed successfully (minimum grade of “C” or “pass”).
Please note that repayment is required if you terminate or have a change in employment status (e.g., moving from full time to casual) within one year of reimbursement.
The program is administered by Bright Horizons EdAssist Solutions and includes free educational advising and network discounts to help maximize your tuition reimbursement benefits.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
PSLF is a loan forgiveness program for Federal Direct student loans. It forgives the remaining loan balance of borrowers who make 120 eligible payments while employed full-time (30 hours per week) by an eligible 501(c)(3) non-profit employer. Whether you have student loans now or might have them in the future, many associates are impacted by the financial strains that come with earning a college education. That’s why Nemours has partnered with Tuition.io to make things easier.
When you sign up for Tuition.io, you’ll have access to knowledge and tools that will help you manage, and over time, eliminate your student loan debt. If you’re the parent of college-bound children, Tuition.io will help you find ways to save and pay for their education.
This service comes with technical assistance and one-on-one student loan coaching. You can also use the Strategy Finder tool to find the best student loan repayment strategy for your goals and calculate any potential savings. The site also includes information regarding the risks and benefits of refinancing to see if it’s right for you.
Additional information about PSLF, frequently asked questions and links can be found here.
Travel Assistance
Benefits-eligible associates have round-the-clock access to On Call International. This provides 24-hour, toll-free travel assistance services through Reliance Matrix. Whether you need help with an illness or injury, lost passport, missing luggage, or even a prescription refill, associates and their dependents have access to a personal travel emergency companion anytime you are more than 100 miles from home or traveling in a foreign country.
Mortgage Loan Benefits
Working with Huntington Bank, Nemours is offering assistance to help you become a successful homeowner. In addition to financial education, you can receive a $300 credit toward your mortgage closing costs.