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MetLife is the plan administrator for basic and supplemental life insurance.All eligible active employees automatically receive $20,000 basic life insurance coverage, underwritten by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company.Optional life insurance with higher limits and additional benefits, including coverage for eligible dependents, is available and is paid for through monthly automatic payroll deductions.
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Basic Life Insurance Eligibility & Enrollment -
In general, employees who work at least half of a full-time regular assignment in one classification are eligible. However, other employees may qualify under certain circumstances. View MetLife's Insurance Plan Guide for further information.
Eligible employees are automatically enrolled. To designate beneficiaries, fill out the Beneficiary Designation Form or contact MetLife directly.
Contact information is provided at the top of this page. Forms are found under the "Life Insuarance" section of the Forms and Publications page.
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Optional Life Insurance Information & Enrollment -
Optional life insurance is a voluntary benefit that allows the purchase a greater level of life insurance than the $20,000 basic life coverage provided by the District. It also allows insurance coverage for eligible dependents including children and spouses/domestic partners.
Optional life insurance also features an accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) benefit for eligible employees and their spouse/domestic partner. There are no AD&D benefits for dependent children.
The AD&D benefit doubles the death benefit payable if the covered individual dies as a result of a covered accident. It also pays benefits for serious injuries as a result of a covered accident.
Optional life insurance also provides accelerated life benefits if covered individuals become terminally ill (a life expectancy of less than 12 months). This benefit may help defray the expenses associated with the condition and may protect other assets. It also ensures the availability of funds for the beneficiary upon the death of the covered individual.
Costs depend on the coverage and payouts selected by the employee. Contact MetLife for details (contact information provided at the top of this page).
Optional Life Insurance Coverage Options
Employee ½ to 5 times basic annual earnings* to a maximum of $500,000 Employee’s Spouse/Domestic Partner $5,000, $10,000, or multiples of $25,000 to the lesser of $200,000 or 50% of the employee’s total life insurance, including basic life Employee’s Dependent Children $500 or $1,000 under 6 months
$5,000 or $10,000 6 months and older*Annual earnings refer to annual earnings on record for the previous calendar year. If there were no earnings the previous year, the District will use projected annual earnings.
Eligible employees have 60 days from the hire date to complete the enrollment process for optional life insurance. Follow the instructions on MetLife’s Life and AD&D Insurance Enrollment form found under the Related Documents tab at the end of this page.
Additional information can be found in the MetLife Plan Guide or by contacting MetLife directly. Contact information is provided at the top of this page.
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Beneficiary and Coverage Changes -
To add or change beneficiaries, complete MetLife's Beneficiary Designation Request Form.
To cancel or reduce coverage amounts, contact MetLife directly.
Forms are found under the "Life Insuarance" section of the Forms and Publications page.
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Claims -
Contact MetLife for assistance (contact information found at the top of this page). To report a claim directly to the MetLife team, please call their claims team at 800-638-6420.
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Separation from the District -
Basic life insurance is automatically canceled once employment with the District ends, whether by voluntary or involuntary separation.
Should you leave LAUSD for any reason, and your Supplemental and Dependent Term Life insurance under this plan terminates, you will have an opportunity to continue group term coverage (“portability”) under a different policy, subject to plan design and state availability. Rates will be based on the experience of the ported group and MetLife will bill you directly. Rates may be higher than your current rates.
Generally, there is no minimum time for you to be covered by the plan before you can take advantage of the portability feature. Please see your certificate for specific details. Please note that if you experience an event that makes you eligible for portable coverage, please call a MetLife representative at 1-888-252-3607 or contact your employer for more information. -
Related Documents -
To view related documents, please visit the "Life Insurance" section of the Forms and Publications page.
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Information for Retirees -
If enrolled in optional life insurance, plan will be automatically switched to a special "decreasing term" policy. Coverage will equal 50% of active employee coverage and will decrease by 10% (of initial coverage) every year until minimum coverage amount is no less than $5,000.
Premium payments must be remitted directly to MetLife.
Additional information can be found in the MetLife Plan Guide or by contacting MetLife directly. Contact information is provided at the top of this page.
