Clark College provides Basic Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D) for benefits eligible employees at no cost to the employee. This coverage is offered through MetLife.
$35,000 Basic Life Insurance for death from any cause and $5,000 Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance. It is highly recommended you name your beneficiary for this coverage, even if you do not purchase additional insurance.
Employees may purchase additional term life optional insurance coverage for themselves, a spouse, and their dependent children as well as additional optional AD&D insurance.
Increments of $10,000 up to $500,000 guaranteed issue*, up to a maximum of $1,000,000 with Medical Evidence of Insurability.
Increments of $10,000 up to $250,000.
Optional AD&D insurance does not cover death and dismemberment from non-accidental causes. Optional AD&D Insurance never requires evidence of insurability, and you can apply at any time.
No later than 31 days after the date the employee becomes eligible for PEBB benefits.
No later than 60 days after the date of marriage or state domestic partnership registration.
No later than 60 days after the birth or adoption of a child, once the child is 14 days old.
If you wish to increase coverage after your grace period ends, a Statement of Health will be required and approval will be determined by the insurance company.
For more information on life insurance like premiums for optional coverage, enrollment and beneficiary forms, Statement of Health forms, etc. please visit the Washington State Health Care Authority website.