Welcome to BENEFITchoice

Employee Benefits Assessment Tool

Learn About Your Benefits

BENEFITchoice is an employee benefits assessment tool that helps you prioritize and evaluate non-medical plan voluntary and supplemental benefits available through your employer. It only takes a few minutes. Simply answer the questions proposed and the tool will provide personalized benefits recommendations along with links to product information and videos.

Our benefits decision support tool educates your employees on their options and guides them to supplemental benefits that are the best fit for them and their families

Your Eligible Benefits Plans

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The Value of 401K/403B

No better way to save for retirement. Put away as much as you can and take full advantage of employer matches or contributions.

fianancial wellness
529 College Savings
The Value of 529 College Savings

A tax advantaged savings plan designed to encourage saving for future college costs. 529s are usually categorized as either “savings” or “prepaid tuition” plans.

The Value of Cancer Insurance

Helps those diagnosed with cancer to avoid financial hardship. These policies typically help with out-of-pocket medical expenses as well as indirect costs, like transportation or lodging.

health and wellness
Dental Insurance
Employer Contribution
The Value of Dental Insurance

If you typically need just checkups and an occasional filling, look at a preventative- services only plan. If you occasionally require more significant dental work, look for a plan that covers fillings, crowns, and other major services (which are typically covered at 50%)

The Value of Dependent Purpose FSA

A flexible spending account designed to help save for qualified childcare or adult-dependent expenses. FSA dollars do not accumulate year over year. Can be contributed to alongside an HSA under certain circumstances.

The Value of Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Tax-friendly accounts to save for medical, dental, vision and other qualified expenses. FSA dollars do not accumulate year over year. You can roll over and invest your HSA funds and save for future needs. You cannot contribute to both an HSA and a medical FSA (except a limited purpose FSA) in the same tax year.

The Value of Gap Insurance

Helps shield employees from unexpected out-of-pocket expenses. Gap policies are often paired with high-deductible plans, paying fixed-dollar benefits for hospital stays, outpatient surgeries and complex diagnostic procedures. Consider spending some of your HDHP premium savings on a gap policy. Policies differ and a few will make an HSA ineligible, so look at the fine print.

The Value of Hospital Indemnity Plans

Pays a fixed dollar benefit to help offset non-covered expenses in the event of a hospitalization. Consider spending some of your HDHP premium savings (versus a higher-premium plan) on an indemnity policy to offset an unplanned medical needs. Policies differ and a few will make an HSA ineligible, so look at the fine print.

The Value of Identity Protection

Provides peace of mind that you will not suffer if your identity is compromised. It’s always good to have an expert on your side when your identity or accounts are threatened. Protection can help minimize the chance of personal loss.

fianancial wellness
Legal Insurance Coverage
The Value of Legal Insurance Coverage

Provides basic legal services and document prep. For a few dollers a month, you get legal support and can be sure your legal responsibilities are in order (e.g., wills, living wills, DNRs, etc.)

The Value of Long-term Care (LTC)

Provides financial support when you need help with the basic activities of daily living, like meal preparation, bathing, ambulation and safe restroom use. Most policies provide financial resources for both in-home and facility care.

The Value of Long-Term Disability

Provides partial income protection for long-term medical conditions. A must if you can’t work due to a medical issue. Policies generally provide some income starting 3 to 6 months from the conditions onset to retirement age.

The Value of Personal IRA

Your own personal retirement plan, a great way to save on taxes and create your nest egg. Regular or Roth.

fianancial wellness
Personal Saving Plan
The Value of Personal Saving Plan

If you automatically debit your account each pay period to move some money into savings, you will learn to live without it and save a bundle to help manage those unplanned expenses.

The Value of Pet Insurance

Helps with veterinary expenses for your beloved pet. To make sure the policy would be beneficial, read the coverage details, as there may be limits and exclusions.

The Value of Short-Term Disability - Voluntary

Provides partial income continuation (usually +/- 60% of monthly income) for periods beyond what PTO covers and before your long-term disability kicks in (usually 90-180 days). A big help if you’ll be out of work for a while but are planning to return.

fianancial wellness
Student Loan Repayment Assistance
The Value of Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Programs may include help in reorganizing your debt, reducing interest expense and payments, or even helping with financial assistance.

fianancial wellness
Tuition Reimbursement
The Value of Tuition Reimbursement

Companies that offer this benefit will either have a set amount or percentage they will pay for your education per year. Traditionally, you are reimbursed your tuition costs, which means you pay for the tuition and then receive reimbursement after course credits are completed or a degree is earned. Policies vary, so check what your employer offers. Remember that Tuition Reimbursement is taxable income as well.

The Value of Vision Insurance

If you need glasses, contacts or other vision correction, a vision plan can significantly offset your costs. Make sure your preferred opticians and brands are in the network to get full benefit of the coverage. Often covers most of the cost of an annual routine eye exam.

health and wellness
Voluntary Accident
Employer Contribution
The Value of Voluntary Accident

Provides funds to pay for out-of-pocket and other expenses following an accident or injury. It fills your health insurance “gaps” and provides peace of mind when an unexpected accident leads to financial pressure. Check the policy for the specific list of accidents covered.

The Value of Voluntary Critical Illness

Helps those diagnosed with a qualifying critical illness avoid financial hardship. Policies typically include coverage for cancer, a severe heart condition, a stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, and other critical conditions. These policies typically help with out-of-pocket medical expenses as well as indirect costs, like transportation, lodging or lost wages.

The Value of Voluntary Life and AD&D

How much is enough? Most think about the number of years of salary you’d want to leave behind to beneficiaries. One common rule of thumb is that household leaders should carry 7-10 times their annual compensation in life insurance death benefit.

health and wellness
Custom Dental Product
The Value of Custom Dental Product

This is dynamic product.

Dental Insurance
Employer Contribution
The Value of Dental Insurance

If you typically need just checkups and an occasional filling, look at a preventative- services only plan. If you occasionally require more significant dental work, look for a plan that covers fillings, crowns, and other major services (which are typically covered at 50%)

Voluntary Accident
Employer Contribution
The Value of Voluntary Accident

Provides funds to pay for out-of-pocket and other expenses following an accident or injury. It fills your health insurance “gaps” and provides peace of mind when an unexpected accident leads to financial pressure. Check the policy for the specific list of accidents covered.

The Value of Cancer Insurance

Helps those diagnosed with cancer to avoid financial hardship. These policies typically help with out-of-pocket medical expenses as well as indirect costs, like transportation or lodging.

Dental Insurance
Employer Contribution
The Value of Dental Insurance

If you typically need just checkups and an occasional filling, look at a preventative- services only plan. If you occasionally require more significant dental work, look for a plan that covers fillings, crowns, and other major services (which are typically covered at 50%)

The Value of Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Tax-friendly accounts to save for medical, dental, vision and other qualified expenses. FSA dollars do not accumulate year over year. You can roll over and invest your HSA funds and save for future needs. You cannot contribute to both an HSA and a medical FSA (except a limited purpose FSA) in the same tax year.

The Value of Gap Insurance

Helps shield employees from unexpected out-of-pocket expenses. Gap policies are often paired with high-deductible plans, paying fixed-dollar benefits for hospital stays, outpatient surgeries and complex diagnostic procedures. Consider spending some of your HDHP premium savings on a gap policy. Policies differ and a few will make an HSA ineligible, so look at the fine print.

The Value of Hospital Indemnity Plans

Pays a fixed dollar benefit to help offset non-covered expenses in the event of a hospitalization. Consider spending some of your HDHP premium savings (versus a higher-premium plan) on an indemnity policy to offset an unplanned medical needs. Policies differ and a few will make an HSA ineligible, so look at the fine print.

The Value of Vision Insurance

If you need glasses, contacts or other vision correction, a vision plan can significantly offset your costs. Make sure your preferred opticians and brands are in the network to get full benefit of the coverage. Often covers most of the cost of an annual routine eye exam.

Voluntary Accident
Employer Contribution
The Value of Voluntary Accident

Provides funds to pay for out-of-pocket and other expenses following an accident or injury. It fills your health insurance “gaps” and provides peace of mind when an unexpected accident leads to financial pressure. Check the policy for the specific list of accidents covered.

The Value of Voluntary Critical Illness

Helps those diagnosed with a qualifying critical illness avoid financial hardship. Policies typically include coverage for cancer, a severe heart condition, a stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, and other critical conditions. These policies typically help with out-of-pocket medical expenses as well as indirect costs, like transportation, lodging or lost wages.

Custom Dental Product
The Value of Custom Dental Product

This is dynamic product.

The Value of 401K/403B

No better way to save for retirement. Put away as much as you can and take full advantage of employer matches or contributions.

529 College Savings
The Value of 529 College Savings

A tax advantaged savings plan designed to encourage saving for future college costs. 529s are usually categorized as either “savings” or “prepaid tuition” plans.

The Value of Dependent Purpose FSA

A flexible spending account designed to help save for qualified childcare or adult-dependent expenses. FSA dollars do not accumulate year over year. Can be contributed to alongside an HSA under certain circumstances.

The Value of Identity Protection

Provides peace of mind that you will not suffer if your identity is compromised. It’s always good to have an expert on your side when your identity or accounts are threatened. Protection can help minimize the chance of personal loss.

Legal Insurance Coverage
The Value of Legal Insurance Coverage

Provides basic legal services and document prep. For a few dollers a month, you get legal support and can be sure your legal responsibilities are in order (e.g., wills, living wills, DNRs, etc.)

The Value of Long-term Care (LTC)

Provides financial support when you need help with the basic activities of daily living, like meal preparation, bathing, ambulation and safe restroom use. Most policies provide financial resources for both in-home and facility care.

The Value of Long-Term Disability

Provides partial income protection for long-term medical conditions. A must if you can’t work due to a medical issue. Policies generally provide some income starting 3 to 6 months from the conditions onset to retirement age.

The Value of Personal IRA

Your own personal retirement plan, a great way to save on taxes and create your nest egg. Regular or Roth.

Personal Saving Plan
The Value of Personal Saving Plan

If you automatically debit your account each pay period to move some money into savings, you will learn to live without it and save a bundle to help manage those unplanned expenses.

The Value of Pet Insurance

Helps with veterinary expenses for your beloved pet. To make sure the policy would be beneficial, read the coverage details, as there may be limits and exclusions.

The Value of Short-Term Disability - Voluntary

Provides partial income continuation (usually +/- 60% of monthly income) for periods beyond what PTO covers and before your long-term disability kicks in (usually 90-180 days). A big help if you’ll be out of work for a while but are planning to return.

Student Loan Repayment Assistance
The Value of Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Programs may include help in reorganizing your debt, reducing interest expense and payments, or even helping with financial assistance.

Tuition Reimbursement
The Value of Tuition Reimbursement

Companies that offer this benefit will either have a set amount or percentage they will pay for your education per year. Traditionally, you are reimbursed your tuition costs, which means you pay for the tuition and then receive reimbursement after course credits are completed or a degree is earned. Policies vary, so check what your employer offers. Remember that Tuition Reimbursement is taxable income as well.

The Value of Voluntary Life and AD&D

How much is enough? Most think about the number of years of salary you’d want to leave behind to beneficiaries. One common rule of thumb is that household leaders should carry 7-10 times their annual compensation in life insurance death benefit.