Get – and stay – healthy

You and your family can choose to enroll in medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as utilize a wide variety of wellness programs to help maintain your physical health.

Ben E. Keith also provides paid maternity and parental leave that allows you to spend time with your family when you need to.

BEK health plans

Ben E. Keith provides two types of medical plans. Both plans include:

FYI, you’ll pay more for non-network care.

BEK PPO Medical Plan from UHC
What you need to know about the BEK PPO Medical Plan:

You can see any provider you like but you’ll spend less if you see a UHC in-network provider.
You’ll pay a copay and/or deductible before the plan begins sharing in the costs.

Go to myuhc.com or call 1-844-587-8503.

BEK HSA Medical Plan from UHC

What you need to know about the BEK HSA Medical Plan:

If you enroll, BEK will make an annual contribution to your HSA.
You can use your HSA dollars for any eligible medical, dental or vision expense.
You pay all costs until you reach your deductible.
There are no copays for doctor visits or prescription drugs once you meet your deductible.
The annual deductible is higher than in the PPO plan, but you’ll pay less per-pay-period.

Go to myuhc.com or call 1-844-587-8503.

Who isn’t eligible to enroll in an HSA?

You can’t be eligible for other medical coverage through your spouse unless it qualifies as a “high deductible health plan” including a health care flexible spending account.
You can’t be claimed on someone else’s tax return
You can’t be enrolled in Medicare.

Features of a Health Savings Account

If you choose this plan, an HSA will automatically be opened for you at Optum Bank.
BEK will make a contribution to your HSA based on who you enroll and when your coverage begins.
HSA dollars can be used for any eligible medical, dental or vision expenses.
Reduce your taxable income when you personally contribute to an HSA.
Get a debit card pre-loaded with the BEK Company contribution.
HSA dollars stay with you—no matter what.
Get routine dental care, X-rays, basic and major care.

Southeast Division health plan from BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama

Go to alabamablue.com or call 1-800-292-8868.

Teladoc Health

All Ben E. Keith employees and their dependents who enroll in a medical plan have access to Teladoc Health.

Teladoc Health is helping people like you access high-quality, personalized care – wherever they are, whenever they need it. Teladoc Health professionals diagnose, treat and prescribe medications. You can:

Talk to doctors and nurse practitioners any time, 24/7.
Connect by phone, computer or app from anywhere.
Get medical treatment for a wide range of conditions.

If you have a current Teladoc account through UHC, follow these instructions to add the new Teladoc Health benefits to your existing account.

What type of doctor visit is right for you?

It can cost you 12 times more to use the ER. Save money and time when you know your choices (and their costs) before you need care. Learn more here.

Via Benefits

Approaching retirement? Over 55? Find answers to your questions and get help enrolling in Medicare coverage once you become Medicare eligible. Use Via Benefits to access the nation’s largest Medicare marketplace in the U.S. and to get step-by-step support to find the coverage you need or just get your questions answered.

Go to my.viabenefits.com/benekeith or call 1-888-825-2645 for more information.

BEK Dental Plan from Cigna

Get routine dental care, X-rays, basic and major care.

BEK PPO Dental Plan is available everywhere. See any dentist, but the amount you pay out-of-pocket is less if you use a provider in the Cigna network.
BEK DHMO Dental Plan is only available to employees who live and work in Texas,
and only covers services delivered in the Dental DHMO/Managed Care network.

Go to mycigna.com or call 1-800-CIGNA24 (1-800-244-6224).

*To find copays and costs, log in to mycigna.com and go to the Patient Charge Schedule.

BEK Vision Plan from Superior Vision by MetLife

Regular eye exams with Superior Vision by MetLife keep you safe by screening for common vision problems and other conditions. Our vision plan covers frames, lenses, contacts and access to a discounts on LASIK. Over 50 top retailers are part of the network including Warby Parker, ContactsDirect, 1-800 Contacts and more. You also have access to a hearing exam and discounts on hearing aids.

See a vision provider every 12 months.
Get new glasses or contacts every 12 months.
Go to a MetLife provider and you’ll save more.

Go to metlife.com/vision or call 1-833-393-5433.

Wellness

These programs help you and your family get and stay healthy.

Programs available to those enrolled in the BEK PPO or HSA medical plans

Calm Health app – A library of mental health support, including mindfulness content and programs created by psychologists for a variety of health experiences and life stages. Sign in to your myuhc.com account to access this free program. Open to employees and family members age 16+.

Maven – Free virtual support for those sleepless nights, first smiles and everything in between. You and your partner have free access to Maven for 24/7 pregnancy and postpartum support and guidance in the Maven app. Membership includes: 24/7 personalized support from a dedicated Care Advocate; virtual appointments and messaging with providers any time day or night; and on-demand classes, groups and articles for expert guidance. Enroll during your first trimester and contact the Benefits Team once you complete a postpartum assessment to receive a $500 incentive. Visit mavenclinic.com/join/uhc-join or download the Maven Clinic app for more information.

Real Appeal weight loss program – Comes with one year of support from a personal coach and helpful tools. Go to benekeith.realappeal.com for details. Available to eligible employees and family members age 18+.

Availale to Southeast Division and KVPC Southeast employees

At-risk health coaching – This program helps employees with a diagnosis of obesity, hypertension and/or pre-diabetes, prevent or reverse risk factors. Personalized nutrition, exercise plans and ongoing motivational and educational support are provided on a voluntary, confidential basis. Call 1-855-699-6168 to enroll. Open to all employees and family members.

Baby Yourself Maternity Program – Maternity support designed to help assist you throughout your pregnancy and after giving birth. A personal nurse will answer questions during and after pregnancy, plus gifts and educational resources. Go to alabamablue.com/babyyourself or call 1-800-222-4379. Open to employees and spouses.

Chronic condition management – Support to help you maintain your best health, as well as managing chronic and complex illnesses. A team of specially trained nurses, dietitians, social workers and other specialists can answer your questions and assist you in making healthy choices. Call 1-888-841-5741 to get started.

Hinge Health Digital Musculoskeletal Clinic – Struggling with joint pain? Get access to a personalized exercise program and a dedicated care team to reduce your joint and muscle pain. Go to hingehealth.com to get started.

myBlueWellness – Take charge of your health with access to personalized recommendations, healthy recipes, educational videos and more at alabamablue.com/mybluewellness.

Available to all Ben E. Keith employees

Active&Fit Direct – Gym membership discounts and 12,000+ free on-demand workout classes. Standard memberships are $28 a month at 12,700 fitness centers including LA Fitness, Gold’s Gym and Planet Fitness. Premium memberships include 20% to 70% discounts at 9,800+ exercise studios. Visit activeandfitdirect.com or call 1-844-646-2746. Open to all employees.

Paid maternity and parental leave

Eligible employees have eight weeks of 100% paid maternity leave on the first of the month following 60 days of employment (or 30 days of employment for Food – KVPC Southeast employees).

Full-time employees who have been employed at Ben E. Keith for one year can also take two weeks of paid parental leave — regardless of gender. Parental leave can be taken within 12 months of birth or adoption.

New parent resources

A little planning goes a long way when it comes to a new arrival. Use this checklist to help you prepare to welcome your newborn or newly-adopted child.

Maternity support

Maternity support is designed to help assist you throughout your pregnancy and after giving birth. If your pregnancy is considered high risk, a nurse can help connect you with the care you may need. You’ll also have 24/7 access to educational materials and resources.

For employees and spouses enrolled in the BEK PPO or HSA medical plans, complete online modules to earn a $500 program incentive.

Employees and spouses enrolled in the BCBS Medical Plan will receive gifts for you and your growing family when you participate in the program.

Disability from Lincoln Financial Group

Ben E. Keith automatically provides full-time employees with Company-paid short- and long-term disability coverage.

Short-term disability (STD)

STD replaces a portion of your pay for the first 26 weeks of short-term personal illness or injury.

Find out how to report a disability claim/leave (English/Spanish).
Once approved by Lincoln Financial Group, STD replaces a portion of your pay for the first 26 weeks of short-term injury or illness.
After 26 weeks, LTD begins, if approved by Lincoln Financial Group.

Long-term disability (LTD)

This coverage provides you with income after your short-term disability benefits end. LTD makes sure you have income if you can’t work for an extended period of time due to an illness or injury.

LTD replaces a portion of your pay.
Once approved by Lincoln Financial Group, LTD coverage begins after your 26^th week of disability.
This coverage is coordinated with other benefits you may receive while disabled, such as Social Security and Worker’s Compensation.
Coverage may continue until you reach your normal Social Security retirement age.
Benefits are paid monthly.

Visit Lincoln Financial Group at mylincolnportal.com and use Company code BEKCO or call 1-888-408-7300.

Hourly sick pay

Read this summary of our Hourly Sick Pay to learn more about how – and when – to contact Lincoln Financial Group to request a leave.