Teachers and Employees Association (TEA)
The Teachers and Employees Association (TEA) of Kansas State University is a member organization that offers the opportunity to purchase voluntary insurance plans to its members and their dependents (spouse and children). This program is designed to provide a source of economic security for the member and family. TEA does require a one-time membership processing fee of $10. Please make your check or money order payable to "TEA of KSU" and return to TEA, 111 Dykstra Hall, 1628 Claflin Rd, Manhattan KS 66506.
Benefits-eligible employees may purchase from $10,000 to $500,000 in optional group life insurance coverage. Coverage of $150,000 is guaranteed, regardless of health, when the employee enrolls online within the first 30 days of employment. Premiums are paid through payroll deduction.
Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company (The Hartford) underwrites this voluntary program. The cost of these insurance programs are paid by the member through payroll deducted paid from the first paycheck each month. Retired members participating in TEA are billed annually.
You may enroll through The Hartford’s website. You’ll need to know your Employee ID and your birthdate. Please see the “How Do I Enroll” under the FAQ’s for more information. Contact Hartford at 844-289-2306.
Compassionate Services Beyond Benefits
The Hartford’s Life Essentials Core program now includes a suite of enhanced services beyond financial benefits. These services will be available on October 1, 2024 to help employees prepare themselves and their loved ones for the difficult moments of grief and loss. They can help with:
- Estate Administration and Planning
- Financial Guidance
- Obituary Writing
- Account Deactivation
- Will Preparation
- Funeral Planning
In addition to these services, beneficiaries can also receive compassionate guidance and support through a digital app and an online tool that offers personalized checklists and real people who are there to listen.
Beneficiary/Survivor Counseling Services
This program provides informational assistance to a surviving spouse or beneficiary in the event of an employee’s death while employed at KSU. These services are only provided to TEA Life Insurance members when they purchase a Hartford policy. Learn about Hartford's beneficiary and survivor services (pdf).
When Eligible: First day of employment.
Who Pays: Benefits are paid according to the benefit option the employee selected.
To Enroll
You may enroll by going to Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company (The Hartford) website. The Login Information is as follows:
| Login ID | Password Information |
| Your login ID is your employee ID Number. |
Your password is your first and last name initials in lowercase followed by your date of birth (MM/DD/YYYY). |
| For example: John Smith's employee ID number is W0000099999. His login ID is W0000099999. |
For example: John Smith's birth date is October 25, 1963. His password is js10251963. |
| You will be required to reset your password during your initial login. |
To make changes to your TEA coverage or view your coverage
Go to: Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company (The Hartford) website. You will use your Login ID (this is your full employee ID). Choose reset password. You will then be asked for your email address. Your email address is your K-State email. Example: williewildcat@ksu.edu
Follow all prompts to reset your password.