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2020 Ankura Benefits Guide
2020 Ankura Benefits Guide
2020 Ankura Benefits Guide
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INTRODUCTION
We recognize you work hard on behalf of the firm, and we understand the importance of being there for your family
and friends. One of the important ways we support your pursuit of a healthy life as an Ankura employee is by providing
a comprehensive benefits platform that allows you to elect the plan coverage that meets your needs. Supporting you
and your dependents’ physical and mental well-being through Ankura benefits is important to us, and we are here to
help you make the best decision for yourself and your family.
Eligibility and required contributions for these benefits and programs depend on your employee classification, your
annual base pay, and whether you elect to extend coverage to your dependents. Full-time employees are eligible for
Ankura’s benefits programs. You are considered full-time if you are scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week.
Full-time employees are eligible for coverage on the first day of employment.
Change in number of dependents (birth, death, adoption, eligibility status, child support order)
Change in employment status for you or your spouse (new employment, termination, leave of absence,
full-time to part-time or part-time to full-time)
Special enrollment rights under HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996)
Medicare coverage
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NEW NEW
NEW
MEDICAL
and
HSA
FLEXIBLE
SPENDING
TRANSIT/ DENTAL
COMMUTER
ACCOUNTS
YOUR
EMPLOYEE
ANKURA
ASSISTANCE VISION
PROGRAM BENEFITS
ECOSYSTEM
VOLUNTARY
BASIC LIFE/
LIFE/
AD&D
AD&D
SHORT & LONG
TERM
DISABILITY
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All your benefits in
the palm of your hand
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MEDICAL
Annual Out-of-pocket Max. Individual/Family $3,000 / $6,000 $3,500 / $7,000 $4,000 / $8,000
Coinsurance (what the plan pays) 80% after deductible 80% after deductible 80% after deductible
Office Visit PCP / Specialist $25 copay / $50 copay 80% after deductible 80% after deductible
Preventive Care /Annual Physicals/Screenings Covered at 100% Covered at 100% Covered at 100%
Lab, X-Ray, Major Diagnostics and Imaging 80% after deductible 80% after deductible 80% after deductible
Emergency Room Services 80% after deductible 80% after deductible 80% after deductible
Urgent Care Services 80% after deductible 80% after deductible 80% after deductible
Hospital – Inpatient 80% after deductible 80% after deductible 80% after deductible
Hospital - Outpatient 80% after deductible 80% after deductible 80% after deductible
Mental Health Inpatient 80% after deductible 80% after deductible 80% after deductible
Mental Health Outpatient $50 copay 80% after deductible 80% after deductible
*The medical deductible must be met before the calculations will apply
Ankura will contribute to High Plan participants Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
2020 Ankura contributions will be $500 individual/$1,000 families to be deposited per paycheck
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ADDITIONAL MEMBER TOOLS AND RESOURCES:
Find a Doctor Speak to a Nurse
DocFind is Aetna’s online provider directory where you For any health-related questions, call Aetna’s 24-hour
can search for in-network doctors, hospitals, facilities, or Informed Nurse Line:
pharmacies in the Open Access Managed Choice Network: • Learn about medical procedures and treatment
• Log onto www.aetna.com options
• Click on ‘Find a Doctor’ at the top of the page • Improve how you talk to your doctor and other health
• Click on ‘Find Providers’ under ‘Already a member?’ (In care providers
order to create an account, select ‘Plan • Find out how to describe your symptoms better
• from an employer’ under ‘Not a member yet?’ and • Ask the right questions
follow the prompts.) • Call 1-800-556-1555
• Filter your search by the type of doctor, name of a • Log in to you member website at www.aetna.com and
hospital or facility and enter your zip code search under ‘Health Programs’
• Select the Managed Choice® POS (Open Access)
network from the drop-down menu under ‘Aetna
Emergencies and Travel
• Open Access® Plans’
Emergency services are available worldwide. Emergency
care while traveling outside of the country, requires you
Beginning Right Maternity to pay for services and then submit claims to Aetna for
Beginning Right Maternity Program provides special reimbursement. You will need to obtain an itemized
attention for a healthy pregnancy and baby, including: receipt and file a claim with Aetna. The claim will be
• Help to quit smoking processed at the foreign currency exchange rate.
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HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT / HSA
What is a Health Savings Account (HSA)? Tax-advantages:
An HSA is a tax advantaged personal savings account that • Contribute pre-tax money
works in combination with a qualified high-deductible • Funds accrue tax-free
health plan (HDHP); in this case, the Ankura High Plan.
Funds are yours and remain with you regardless of where • Withdraw funds tax free (when used for eligible
you go. Funds roll over year to year. medical expenses)
Ankura will make per-paycheck contributions to your • Qualified expenses can include:
HSA to total $500 for an Individual per calendar year and o Deductibles
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FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT / FSA
Health Care FSAs Dependent Care FSAs
A health care flexible spending account (FSA) lets you A dependent care FSA is a great way to pay dependent
save on health expenses by using pre-tax dollars. You care expenses and lower your taxable income. You direct
can spend it on a wide range of needs for yourself and part of your before-tax pay into a special account to help
your family. pay work-related dependent care costs.
The portion of your paycheck you put into your FSA is • Your maximum allowable annual contribution is
taken out before you pay federal income taxes, Social $5,000 (per household)
Security taxes, and most state taxes. It's a great way to • A qualifying dependent is:
save money. When you enroll, you decide just how much
o A tax dependent of yours who is under age 13, or
to contribute based on what you estimate you’ll need.
o Anyother tax dependent of yours, such as an
• The 2020 maximum allowable annual contribution is
elderly parent, who is physically or mentally
$2,750
incapable of self-care and has the same principal
• Just remember: FSA dollars are "use-it-or-lose-it" residence as you
funds. If you do not use all your funds in the plan year, o Aspouse who is physically or mentally incapable
you will forfeit them. of self-care and has the same principal residence
as you
Limited Purpose FSAs • Just remember this: DCFSA dollars are "use-it-or-lose-
it" funds. Account balances cannot be carried over
If you are participating in the HDHP medical plan with a
from year to year.
HSA and want to contribute to a FSA as well, you will be
required to use a “Limited Purpose” FSA. Limited Purpose
FSAs can only be used to pay for qualified dental and Managing Your FSA
vision expenses. You may elect $2,700. These funds are You can manage your HSA through your the American
also "use-it-or-lose-it." Benefits Group member portal, www.amben.com,
or from your phone or tablet on the American Benefits
Group mobile app.Benefits Group mobile app.
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COMMUTER BENEFIT PLAN
Through American Benefits Group, we offer a Commuter Benefit Plan. This is a tax free account for workplace commuting
expenses (including mass transit and parking expenses/excluding taxis, tolls, and fuel).
You can elect to contribute up to the limits noted below:
• Transit: $270 per month for mass transit commuting expenses
• Parking: $270 per month for parking expenses.
American Benefits Group offers a self-service online portal that includes home delivery of your transit passes. You must
make your elections by the 10th of the month for the next month. Example: January elections must be completed by
December 10th. www.mycommuterconnect.com
The transit and parking benefit will roll over from year to year while you are employed by Ankura.
If you do not use the full amount before the end of the plan year, the left over amount is carried forward to the next
plan year. However, if you terminate employment and do not submit receipts against the funds within the allotted grace
period, you will lose any funds you have not used.
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DENTAL INSURANCE
Aetna High PPO
If you are an eligible employee and elect to participate in the High PPO, most expenses are subject to an annual
deductible, with a maximum annual benefit of $5,000. This plan includes child orthodontia coverage with a lifetime
maximum of $1,200 per member.
Aetna Low PPO
If you are an eligible employee and elect to participate in the Low PPO, you are subject to an annual deductible, with a
maximum annual benefit of $1,000. Child orthodontia coverage is not included.
Class II Basic Restorative Care 20% after deductible 20% after deductible
Class III Major Restorative Care 50% after deductible Not Covered
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VISION INSURANCE
Aetna High PPO
Participation in the voluntary Vision Service Plan (VSP) is available to all eligible full-time employees. The most liberal
benefits are paid when you use a doctor in the VSP Choice network.
Your plan is unique in that it will allow you to access a benefit a second time within the same benefit frequency period.
In the same benefit period, you can get:
• Two pairs of prescription eyeglasses; or
• One pair of prescription eyeglasses and an allowance towards contacts; or
• Double your contact lens allowance
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DISABILITY INSURANCE
As an Ankura employee, you have access to comprehensive disability insurance coverage. Your ability to work and earn
an income is your most valuable asset. Disability insurance provides a portion of your income if you are unable to work
because of an illness or non-job-related injury.
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LIFE INSURANCE
Your family depends on your income for a comfortable lifestyle and for the resources necessary to make their dreams—
such as a college education—a reality. Like anyone, you don’t like to think of the scenario where you’re no longer there
for your family. However, you do need to ensure their lives and dreams can continue if the worst should occur.
*The annual base salary for life insurance includes base salary plus any annual incentive bonus received in the past
12 months. For employees receiving commissions or true-ups, the annual base salary includes base salary/draw plus
commissions/true-ups paid in the prior year.
You may elect voluntary life insurance in an amount from 1 to 5 times your
annual earnings, but in no event less than $10,000 or more than $1,000,000.
Voluntary Employee Life Insurance Note that your voluntary life insurance amount will be rounded up to the next
higher multiple of $1,000. The guaranteed coverage amount for you is the
lesser of 5 times times your annual earnings or $500,000*.
You may select coverage for your spouse in units of $5,000 to a maximum of
Voluntary Spouse Life Insurance
$250,000. The guaranteed coverage amount for your spouse is up to $35,000*
You may select coverage for your unmarried, dependent children in units of
Voluntary Child Life Insurance
$5,000 to a maximum of $15,000. All amounts are guaranteed issue.
*Any desired coverage beyond guaranteed issue amount will require evidence of insurability (EOI).
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ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
Group Number: ANAF
Sometimes a personal or professional issue can affect
your work, health, and general well-being. In these times,
you may need an experienced professional to talk with to
help you manage life’s challenges. Ankura is pleased to
offer you a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
(EAP) from Mutual of Omaha.
The EAP is here to help support you when dealing
with issues such as emotional well-being, family and
relationships, legal and financial issues, healthy lifestyles,
or work/life transitions.
Some highlights of the EAP include:
• Unlimited telephone access to EAP professionals 24/7
• Three face-to-face sessions with a counselor (per
member per issue)
• Legal assistance and financial services
• Access to a library of educational articles and
resources through a website
Toll-free: 800-316-2796
or visit: www.mutualofomaha.com/eap
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401(k) Retirement Plan
You become eligible to participate in the Ankura 401(k) plan upon the completion of sixty days of employment. Ankura’s
401(k) plan is a Qualified Automatic Contribution Arrangement (QACA) plan. In the first half of the year following the
end of each calendar year, Ankura contributes 3% of your eligible wages up to IRS limits into your 401(k) account. This
benefit is provided whether you elect to contribute to the 401(k) or not. In addition, Ankura may make an annual
discretionary Profit Sharing Contribution (tied to company performance) of up to 4% of a participant's calendar-year
eligible compensation, regardless of the participant's contribution.
Please see vesting schedule below; your years of service are based on your original hire date. You are always 100%
vested in the personal contributions you make into your 401(k).
Register at www.mykplan.com
ADP 401(k) will send you a letter to your home address Employee Contribution Options:
confirming your eligibility and enrollment details. • 401(k) and/or Roth Pre-Tax Contributions: 1% to 90%.
• Roth 401(k): 1% to 90%.
Group Number: 238385
• All employee contributions are immediately vested
Administered through ADP Customer Service: at 100%.
1-800-695-7526
Employer Contributions:
• IRS Limit: $19,000 (2020 calendar year).
• Are not per-pay matchings.
• Catch-Up Limit: $6,000 for employees 50 & over
(2020 calendar year). • Occur in the first half of the year following the close
of a plan year.
• Auto Enrollment: 3% will be deducted pre-tax from
your pay and invested in your plan's default fund • Vesting schedule above.
unless you opt out.
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COST OF MEDICAL COVERAGE
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COST OF MEDICAL COVERAGE
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COST OF DENTAL, VISION & VOLUNTARY LIFE COVERAGE
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Additional questions or need help?
Contact Ankura Benefits: 833-261-5443
Available 8 am – 8 pm EST