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Accidental Death & Dismemberment

Acidental death and & dismemberment coverage during retirement.

The AD&D plan for retirees is paid entirely by the retiree.

Enrollment

Voluntary Retiree AD&D Enrollment through MetLife (Offered under Los Alamos National Laboratory Group Rates): 

  • You must have been enrolled in the active plan prior to retirement to enroll in this coverage
  • The annual premium for retiree AD&D coverage is based on Laboratory active group rates
  • Once MetLife receives notification from the Lab that your termination was for retirement, an enrollment form along with premium information will be mailed to you
  • Your  coverage ends the last day of the pay period of your termination
  • You will have 31 days to enroll from the date of your previous loss of coverage 

You can purchase AD&D for you and/or a dependent spouse only

Voluntary Principal Sum Amount Options: 

  • Option 1:  $10,000
  • Option 2:  $25,000
  • Option 3:  $50,000
  • Option 4:  $100,000
  • Option 5:  Amount previously elected as an active employee not to exceed $250,000 

Principal Sum for your Eligible Dependent Spouse upon their passing:

  • 60% of the Retiree Principal Sum Amount

Formula to Determine Annual Premium:

  • Retiree Only: $0.51
  • Retiree & Spouse: $.78

Principal Sum Amount ÷ 1,000 x Annual Rate = Retiree Annual Premium

Principal Sum Amounts

  • Option 1: $10,000
  • Option 2: $25,000
  • Option 3: $50,000
  • Option 4: $100,000
  • Option 5: Amount previously elected as an Active Employee not to exceed $250,000
  • For Eligible Dependent Spouse: 60% of the Retiree Principal Sum
  • AD&D plan description for retirees (pdf)
  • AD&D insurance premiums for retirees (pdf)
  • AD&D insurance highlight sheet (pdf)

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