Georgetown University provides a Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit of $50,000 for eligible faculty and staff. You may choose to purchase additional AD&D coverage for yourself and your family through MetLife. Voluntary AD&D pays benefits in the event of death due to accident, but also pays in the event of a covered disabling injury. The proceeds from the AD&D coverage can help replace lost income and lessen the impact of costs associated with serious injuries, including medical bills, physical therapy, psychological counseling, safety upgrades to a home or car, and more.
Eligibility
You are eligible to participate in the Voluntary AD&D Plan if you are:
- An active faculty or academic administrative professional (AAP) hired to work at least 75% time.
- An active staff member, including those represented by International Union, Security, Police and Fire Professionals of America (SPFPA) or 1199SEIU, working 30 hours or more per week.
Enrolling
You may enroll in this plan within the first 30 days of your employment at Georgetown University, or during Open Enrollment. Changes in your coverage can be requested during Open Enrollment.
Benefit Amount
You may choose the Voluntary AD&D coverage option that meets your needs and the needs of your family.
Coverage Amounts for Faculty, AAP & Staff:
- Coverage in increments of $10,000
- Maximum amount of coverage you can receive is $1,000,000
Coverage Amounts for Spouse and Child/ren under the Family Protection Plus Plan:
- Dependent spouse only – 50% of your coverage amount
- Dependent child/ren only – 15% of your coverage amount
- Dependent spouse and child/ren – 40% of your coverage amount for spouse; 10% of your coverage amount for child/ren
Evidence of Insurability (EOI) Requirements
There are no EOI requirements for this plan. All requests for coverage will be approved; however, they must be received within 30 days of hire date or during open enrollment.
Cost
Your cost will be deducted from your pay on an after-tax basis. Georgetown is pleased to provide you competitive group rates for your voluntary AD&D insurance. You pay the entire premium for this plan.
Monthly Cost Per $1,000 of Coverage
| Employee | $0.015 |
|---|---|
| Employee + Spouse + Child/ren | $0.025 |
Beneficiary Designation
It is critical for all employees to designate a beneficiary in a timely manner. You may make this designation online through GMS. You should remember to keep your designation current as situations in your life change (marriage, divorce, gaining dependents, etc.).
Claims and Appeals Procedures
Contact the Office of Faculty and Staff Benefits at 202-687-2500.
Contact Information
MetLife customer service can be reached at 1-800-638-6420 for claims and statement of health inquiries.