Summary Plan Documents

Summary Plan Documents provide details about benefit coverage and plan exclusions.

Benefit Appeals Process

At times, a teammate may ask for an exception to a benefits plan or policy (a separate appeals process applies to Health Benefits¹). Examples of appeals may include situations like enrollment outside of open enrollment or in absence of a qualifying life event such as out of country travel or a significant health condition. In certain situations, a process exists for filing a formal appeal. The process is as follows:

Carefully review the Summary Plan Document for the benefit in question.
If an exception is warranted, submit a written appeal within 10 business days after the receipt of the original determination.
Teammates may appeal decisions up to 2 times with valid support for an exception being made.

Learn more about the Benefit Appeals Process.

¹_{The LiveWELL Health Plans have a separate appeal process through MedCost. Please see the LiveWELL Health Plans Summary Plan Description (SPD) for details on how to submit a request for appeal.}

Last Day of Employment

Your medical, dental and vision benefits end on the last day of the pay period in which you end employment at Atrium Health.
If you select COBRA, benefits will begin the day following your last day of coverage.

Refer to these resources for additional information:

2021 Compensation and Benefits

Summary Plan Documents

Benefit Appeals Process

Last Day of Employment

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