October 24, 2016
Open enrollment for optional life insurance ends Oct. 31
Submitted by Human Capital Services - Benefits
Optional life insurance is available to all benefit-eligible employees in either the KPERS or the Kansas Board of Regents retirement systems. Open enrollment ends Oct. 31. During open enrollment most members can get guaranteed coverage. You don't need to do anything if you are happy with your current coverage. Any new coverage is effective January 2017.
Who's covered |
Anytime coverage With a few |
Open enrollment Guaranteed coverage |
Member |
In $5,000 increments |
Add up to $50,000 |
Spouse |
In $5,000 increments |
Add up to $25,000 (to $25,000 guaranteed max) |
Child |
$10,000 or $20,000 |
$10,000 or $20,000 |
You can find more information, including a life insurance calculator, on the Optional Life Insurance section of the KPERS website.
KPERS members can enroll online through the KPERS member portal.
KBOR members can download the PDF enrollment form and return to Standard Insurance Company at the address on the form.
Questions? Contact teh Standard Insurance Company toll-free at 1-844-289-2306 or kpersadmin@standard.com