How to Use all of your Benefits (and not waste them)
Be sure to make the most of your benefits this year! Below we put together a quick article that can give you tips to get started with whichever SDPEBA benefits you may have.
Aflac
Be sure to file Aflac claims for covered events! The accident plan, hospital plan, and critical illness plan all cover you for different things.
If you have any of these plans review the plan’s brochure on our website to see if you could be paid!
Aura
When you enroll in Aura, they will send you an email to get started. Be sure to follow the instructions and start using the Aura app (on either your phone or computer). For more information click here.
MetLife Dental
Cleanings – You get two fully covered cleanings at in-network dentists per year. If you haven’t booked yours yet, be sure to do it soon!
Also keep in mind that if you have the PPO plan, your $50 deductible will reset at the end of the year! Click here to find a provider.
To learn more about what’s covered click here: HMO/PPO
MetLife Legal
Once you have enrolled in a legal plan, make an account online! After that, use their website or their legal hotline whenever you need it!
The plan covers a lot of different services, for a breakdown, click here.
Sharp
Click here to find a provider and book an appointment! Be sure you are using your annual doctor’s visit! If you have the Select/Classic plan, you also have access to 20/40 acupuncture or chiropractor visits with just a $15 copay.
If you want to know more about what’s covered, click the following links: Active Classic, Active Select, or Active Saver. Retiree Classic, Retiree Select, Sharp Direct Advantage (Medicare Part C).
Pet Insurance
File a claim after you go to the vet! Both of our Pet Insurance providers have apps and online portals to file a claim.
MetLife’s Online Claim Portal / Nationwide’s Online Claim Portal
VSP
Eye Exam – With SDPEBA’s VSP plan you get one eye exam a year! Be sure you get yours if you have this plan! Click here to find a provider.
Also, if you have the SDPEBA plan, be sure you’re getting both pairs of glasses/sets of contacts. For more information click here.