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March 2024

What's Inside?

  • New Year - New Annual Physical
  • Dental Cleanings
  • EAP Resources
  • Discounts and Perks

NEW YEAR - TIME FOR YOUR ANNUAL PHYSICAL

Our UHC medical plans provide coverage for preventative healthcare screenings. Preventive care can help you avoid potentially serious health conditions and/or obtain early diagnosis and treatment. Regular check-ups create a baseline for health metrics, allowing for the tracking of changes over time and prompt identification of deviations, ensuring timely intervention when needed. Beyond vital signs, annual exams assess mental health, lifestyle habits, and emotional balance, addressing potential concerns that impact overall quality of life. Going to your annual checkup can also help keep your out-of-pocket costs down.

To better help you find a healthcare provider in your area, please use the link below to find provider for your physical care:


DENTAL CLEANING REMINDER

Getting a regular dental exams is essential for preventing oral health issues, ensuring early detection and treatment, maintaining good oral hygiene, preventing tooth loss, identifying systemic health conditions, and promoting overall well-being. Gates employees who have enrolled in MetLife’s dental program have access to 4 free dental cleanings per year.

Why is this important?

Maintaining good oral health is not just about having a bright smile; it plays a crucial role in your overall well-being. Regular dental cleanings can help prevent cavities, gum disease, and other dental issues, contributing to a healthier and happier you. By taking advantage of this opportunity, you're investing in your long-term health and promoting a positive workplace culture that values the health and happiness of our team.

MetLife Dental Plans

Gates offers two different dental plans through MetLife: Low Plan (1) & High Plan (2). Both plans allow for four free cleanings annually, including two exams with a dentist. You also get basic services, major services, and orthodontics under our dental plans. The difference between the high and the low plan is the high plan offers a lower deductible and higher annual maximum benefit.

Log in at Metlife.com/mybenefits to easily find participating dentists or view your benefits, copays, and claims online. You can also view your digital dental ID card online or by using the MetLife Mobile App.

DISCOUNTS AND PERKS

UHC introduces One Pass Select

One Pass Select is a subscription based fitness and well-being program that supports a healthier lifestyle. Employees who are enrolled in a Gates Medical Plan through UHC can have access to thousands of gyms and online classes through this new program. Memberships pricing depends on the tier that best fits your needs. Membership pricing starts at $10 a month.

Click here to find participating gyms in your area.


Home and Auto Coverage Deals

Gallagher Marketplace is an easy way for you to access additional benefits in one place—like home and auto insurance, renter’s insurance, boat insurance, RV insurance, extended vehicle warranties and more! Learn more about Gallagher Marketplace and get your home and auto quotes at: https://www.ajg.com/us/gallagher-marketplace/



Hearing Aid discount through VSP

TruHearing makes hearing aids affordable by providing exclusive savings to all VSP vision care members. You can save up to 60% on a pair of hearing aids with TruHearing. Dependents and even extended Family members are eligible for exclusive savings.

TruHearing also provides you with:

  • One year of follow-up visits for fittings, adjustments, and cleanings
  • 60-day trials
  • Three-year manufacturer warranty
  • 80 free batteries per hearing aid for non-rechargeable models

Learn more about this VSP exclusive member extra at truhearing.com/vsp or call 977-396-7194 with questions.

EAP TOOLS AND RESOURCES

Mental Health Resources

Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Magellan is a confidential service, offering you and your household members access to counseling and life- enhancing programs to help you live your best life. Core services within this program, such as counseling and lifestyle coaching, are paid for by Gates. No one at Gates will be informed of any personal information you share with Magellan.

Magellan provides access to a nationwide network of licensed counselors for support with challenges such as stress, anxiety, grief, substance misuse, relationships, parenting and more. Counseling is c confidential and available in-person, by text message, live chat, phone or video conference. Employees and their household members have access to 5 sessions per issue per year at no cost. Find out more at: Member.MagellanHealthcare.com.


External Resources

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Contact Information

Ethics and Compliance

2024 Benefits Rates

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

National Alliance of Mental Health

Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Substance Abuse Helpline

Magellan

Important Links

Benefits Support

Contact Information

Ethics and Compliance

2024 Benefits Rates

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

National Alliance of Mental Health

Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Substance Abuse Helpline

Magellan

Benefit Plan Documents

2020 SAR Gates Employee Welfare Benefits Plan

2020 SAR Gates Life Accident LTD Plan

2021 Creditable Coverage Disclosure Notice

2021 Legal Notices – The Hartford

2020 SAR Gates 401k Matchmaker Plan

2021 SMM Roth Amendment Gates 401k Matchmaker Plan

2021 SMM 5th Amendment Gates 401k Matchmaker Plan

2019 SMM Gates 401k Matchmaker Plan

2023 SBC Retiree Medical Plan (Post 1992 Retirees)

2023 SBC Retiree Medical Plan (Pre 1992 Retirees)

2021 Gates Life Addicent LTD SPD

2021 Gates Life Accident LTD SMM

2021 Gates EE Welfare Benefit Plan SMM

2021 Gates EE Wellfare Benefit Plan SPD

2020 Creditable Coverage Notice

2019 Term Life Certificate

2019 Term Life Change Summary

Benefit Plan Documents

2020 SAR Gates Employee Welfare Benefits Plan

2020 SAR Gates Life Accident LTD Plan

2021 Creditable Coverage Disclosure Notice

2021 Legal Notices The Hartford

2020 SAR Gates 401k Matchmaker Plan

2021 SMM Roth Amendment Gates 401k Matchmaker Plan

2021 SMM 5th Amendment Gates 401k Matchmaker Plan

2019 SMM Gates 401k Matchmaker Plan

2023 SBC Retiree Medical Plan Post 1992 Retirees

2023 SBC Retiree Medical Plan Pre 1992 Retirees

2021 Gates Life Addicent LTD SPD

2021 Gates Life Accident LTD SMM

2021 Gates EE Welfare Benefit Plan SMM

2021 Gates EE Wellfare Benefit Plan SPD

2020 Creditable Coverage Notice

2019 Securian Term Life Certificate

Securian Term Life Change Summary 2018