Exclusive Savings for Georgetown University Faculty and Staff: Office of Faculty and Staff Benefits

Georgetown University provides faculty, staff, retirees and their families with access to discounted voluntary insurance options and other savings opportunities. Currently, employee are able to take advantage of the following cornerstone offerings:

• Long Term Care Insurance (United of Omaha)^new
• Auto/Home Insurance (MetLife)
• Pet Insurance (VPI)
• GUAdvantage Discount Web Portal (Beneplace)^new
  Need a new digital camera? Flowers for a special occasion? How about a new laptop computer? Now you have a new way to buy them: It’s the GUAdvantage Discount Program, a website offering you money-saving opportunities to buy products and services you use every day – all at discounted prices!

  The GUAdvantage Discount Program is available to Georgetown University staff, faculty and retirees. No password, no ID, no hassle! Ordering information is at your fingertips, and convenient links make shopping a breeze. New offers are constantly being added, so visit (and bookmark!) http://www.beneplace.com/georgetown today.

  _{DISCLAIMER: Beneplace.com is a program that enables Georgetown University employees to access, research and purchase a variety of services at discounted rates. Please be aware that Georgetown University does not promote or endorse, nor is responsible for the vendors, products or services offered through Beneplace.com but merely makes this website available to employees as an optional resource. Georgetown University makes no representation that the information contained on the Beneplace website is accurate or complete or that your use of the website (including provision of your credit card information) is secure, and makes no representation as to the quality of products or services offered for sale or that the prices you pay for products or services offered through the website or its linked sites are better than what you would pay if you negotiated with the third party providers or other providers on your own. All questions or issues regarding Beneplace.com should be directed to their customer service line at 800-683-2886 or their Web site at www.beneplace.com.}

Long Term Care Insurance through United of Omaha

This April, faculty, staff and their extended families will have access to a new long-term care insurance program insured by United of Omaha and administered by long-time partner, The Todd Benefits Group. A special initial enrollment offer will be available for those electing coverage April 11 - June 10, 2011.

Why enroll now?

• Simplified Underwriting for employees working 30+ hours weekly age 64 and under.
  • *For the first time ever – spouses may also be eligible for simplified underwriting (must be actively employed 30+ hours per week, age 64 and under).
     
• Permanent Discounts include:
  •  One time offer 10% Simplified Underwriting discount.
  • Multi-life discount of 5% for those applying outside of Simplified Underwriting (not to be combined).
  • Married discount of 15% if only one spouse applies.
  • Spousal/Partner discount of 35% if both apply and are approved.
     
• Cash First –You can receive 40% of your monthly cash benefit from your first day of qualified need. Use the money as you choose for the care you want, from whomever you want, where you want.
• 5 Year Rate Guarantee - built in to plan.
• Calendar Day Elimination Period – Built in to make it easier to receive benefits faster.

Although on-campus information sessions have concluded, you can view a virtual session here.

If you would like to receive a personalized illustration containing premium quotes and plan options, just call 1-888-310-8633 or e-mail planinfo@toddltc.com.

If you currently have Long -Term Care insurance coverage, please consider attending this presentation to compare your current policy benefits and premium with Mutual of Omaha’s offering.

As announced in November 2010, new policies will no longer be available through MetLife. Current policyholders are not impacted by this transition in any way.

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MetLife Auto/Home Insurance

Group auto and home insurance discounts are now available to Georgetown University faculty and staff and their families. 

• Save up to 10% just for working at Georgetown University
• Save up to 20% for your years of service with the university

To find out how much you could save, call 1-800 GET MET 8 (1-800-438-6388).  Be sure to mention your Group Program Code BLF-M-104 when you call. 

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Pet Insurance

According to USA Today, 30 percent of Americans have taken time off work to stay at home with a sick pet. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) 2002 Household Pet Survey, Americans spent $19 billion on veterinary care and medications in 2001—an increase of nearly $8 billion in five years. With the rapidly advancing technology of veterinary services and the rising cost of veterinary care, pet owners often need the assistance that pet insurance can offer.

Georgetown University faculty and staff are eligible to receive a 5% group discount on policies through VPI Pet Insurance, a Nationwide Insurance company.

How does it work?

With the convenience of VPI’s portable policies, faculty and staff can visit any licensed veterinarian worldwide. Simply pay for treatment at the time of service. Fax or mail the easy-to-use claim form along with your invoices. Once the information is received, you’ll receive confirmation that your claim is being processed. After meeting your policy’s deductible, you are reimbursed according to your plan’s benefit schedule allowance or the eligible invoice amount, whichever is less.

A free no-obligation quote can be obtained at any time by going to http://eb.petinsurance.com, clicking on the Employees/Members button and searching for Georgetown University.


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Series EE Savings Bonds
UPDATE (August 2010): The U. S. Department of Treasury has announced it will stop issuing paper savings bonds through employer-sponsored payroll savings plans. After November 30, 2010, orders for paper payroll savings bonds will no longer be accepted. Individuals may still invest in savings bonds and other Treasury securities through Treasury Direct, a secure web-based system through which you may purchase, manage and redeem electronic (paperless) savings bonds 24/7. 

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