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Benefit Booklet 2024

Colonial Life provides benefits that employees want for the unexpected moments in life Whether planning for retirement growing their families or saving for college they know an injury or illness won t derail their dreams For more information Shelley Hartsell 704 883 4838 Shelley Hartsell ColonialLifeSales com Life is anything but expected That s why we re here Plan options Accident insurance Helps offset unexpected medical expenses such as emergency room fees deductibles and copayments that can result from a fracture dislocation or other covered accidental injury Hospital insurance Provides a lump sum benefit for a covered hospital confinement or outpatient surgery to help with copayments and deductibles that are not covered by most major medical plans Disability insurance Helps replace a portion of your income to help make ends meet if you become disabled from a covered accident or covered sickness Critical illness Cancer insurance Supplements your major medical coverage by providing a lump sum benefit you can use to pay the direct and indirect costs related to a covered critical illness and cancer Life insurance Enables you to tailor coverage for your individual needs and helps provide financial security for your family members

Accident Insurance Accidents happen in places where you and your family spend the most time at work in the home and on the playground and they re unexpected How you care for them shouldn t be In your lifetime which of these accidental injuries have happened to you or someone you know l Sports related accidental injury l Broken bone l Burn l Concussion l Laceration l Back or knee injuries l Car accidents l Falls spills l Dislocation l Accidental injuries that send you to the Emergency Room Urgent Care or doctor s office Colonial Life s Accident Insurance is designed to help you fill some of the gaps caused by increasing deductibles co payments and out of pocket costs related to an accidental injury The benefit to you is that you may not need to use your savings or secure a loan to pay expenses Plus you ll feel better knowing you can have greater financial security What additional features are included l Worldwide coverage l Portable l Compliant with Healthcare Spending Account HSA guidelines Will my accident claim payment be reduced if I have other insurance You re paid regardless of any other insurance you may have with other insurance companies and the benefits are paid directly to you unless you specify otherwise What if I change employers If you change jobs or leave your employer you can take your coverage with you at no additional cost Your coverage is guaranteed renewable as long as you pay your premiums when they are due or within the grace period Can my premium change Colonial Life can change your premium only if we change it on all policies of this kind in the state where your policy was issued How do I file a claim Visit coloniallife com or call our Customer Service Department at 1 800 325 4368 for additional information Accident 1 0 Premier

Benefits listed are for each covered person per covered accident unless otherwise specified Initial Care l Accident Emergency Treatment 200 l X ray Benefit 60 l Ambulance 600 l Air Ambulance 2 000 Common Accidental Injuries Dislocations Separated Joint Hip Knee except patella Ankle Bone or Bones of the Foot other than Toes Collarbone Sternoclavicular Lower Jaw Shoulder Elbow Wrist Bone or Bones of the Hand Collarbone Acromioclavicular and Separation One Toe or Finger Non Surgical 9 600 4 800 3 840 2 400 1 440 1 440 480 480 Surgical 19 200 9 600 7 680 4 800 2 880 2 880 960 960 Fractures Depressed Skull Non Depressed Skull Hip Thigh Body of Vertebrae Pelvis Leg Bones of Face or Nose except mandible or maxilla Upper Jaw Maxilla Upper Arm between Elbow and Shoulder Lower Jaw Mandible Kneecap Ankle Foot Shoulder Blade Collarbone Vertebral Process Forearm Wrist Hand Rib Coccyx Finger Toe Non Surgical 9 000 3 600 5 400 2 700 1 260 1 260 1 260 1 080 1 080 1 080 900 720 360 Surgical 18 000 7 200 10 800 5 400 2 520 2 520 2 520 2 160 2 160 2 160 1 800 1 440 720 Your Colonial Life policy also provides benefits for the following injuries received as a result of a covered accident l Burn based on size and degree 1 000 to 12 000 l Coma 12 500 l Concussion 150 l Emergency Dental Work 100 Extraction 400 Crown Implant or Denture l Lacerations based on size 50 to 800 Requires Surgery l Eye Injury 300 l Tendon Ligament Rotator Cuff 750 one 1 500 two or more l Ruptured Disc 750 l Torn Knee Cartilage 750 Surgical Care l Surgery cranial open abdominal or thoracic 1 500 l Surgery hernia 150 l Surgery arthroscopic or exploratory 300 l Blood Plasma Platelets 300

Transportation Lodging Assistance If injured covered person must travel more than 50 miles from residence to receive special treatment and confinement in a hospital l Transportation 600 per round trip up to 3 round trips l Lodging family member or companion 150 per night up to 30 days for a hotel motel lodging costs Accident Hospital Care l Hospital Admission 2 000 per accident l Hospital ICU Admission 4 000 per accident We will pay either the Hospital Admission or Hospital Intensive Care Unit ICU Admission but not both l Hospital Confinement 300 per day up to 365 days per accident l Hospital ICU Confinement 600 per day up to 15 days per accident Accident Follow Up Care l Accident Follow Up Doctor Visit 50 up to 4 visits per accident l Medical Imaging Study 300 per accident limit 1 per covered accident and 1 per calendar year l Occupational or Physical Therapy 35 per treatment up to 10 days l Appliances 125 such as wheelchair crutches l Prosthetic Devices Artificial Limb 750 one 1 500 more than 1 l Rehabilitation Unit 150 per day up to 15 days per covered accident and 30 days per calendar year Maximum of 30 days per calendar year Accidental Dismemberment l Loss of Finger Toe 1 250 one 2 400 two or more l Loss or Loss of Use of Hand Foot Sight of Eye 12 000 one 24 000 two or more Catastrophic Accident For severe injuries that result in the total and irrecoverable l Loss of one hand and one foot l Loss of both hands or both feet l Loss or loss of use of one arm and one leg or l Loss or loss of use of both arms or both legs l Loss of the sight of both eyes l Loss of the hearing of both ears l Loss of the ability to speak Named Insured 25 000 Spouse 25 000 Child ren 12 500 365 day elimination period Amounts reduced for covered persons age 65 and over Payable once per lifetime for each covered person Accidental Death l Named Insured l Spouse l Child ren Accidental Death 50 000 50 000 10 000 Common Carrier 200 000 200 000 40 000

For more information talk with your benefits counselor ColonialLife com Hospital Confinement Indemnity Insurance Plan 1 Our Individual Medical Bridge insurance can help with medical costs that your health insurance may not cover These benefits are available for you your spouse and eligible dependent children Hospital confinement __ __2_0_0_0___________ Maximum of one benefit per covered person per calendar year Observation room 100 per visit Maximum of two visits per covered person per calendar year Rehabilitation unit confinement 100 per day Maximum of 15 days per confinement with a 30 day maximum per covered person per calendar year Waiver of premium Available a er 30 continuous days of a covered hospital confinement of the named insured Health savings account HSA compatible This plan is compatible with HSA guidelines This plan may also be o ered to employees who do not have HSAs Colonial Life Individual Medical Bridge o ers an HSA compatible plan in most states THIS POLICY PROVIDES LIMITED BENEFITS This coverage is a supplement to health insurance It is not a substitute for essential health benefits or minimum essential coverage as defined in federal law Insureds in some states must be covered by comprehensive health insurance before applying for this coverage EXCLUSIONS We will not pay benefits for injuries received in accidents or for sicknesses which are caused by a alcoholism or drug addiction b dental procedures c elective procedures and cosmetic surgery d felonies or illegal occupations e pregnancy of a dependent child f psychiatric or psychological conditions g suicide or injuries which any covered person intentionally does to himself or herself or h war We will not pay benefits for hospital confinement i due to giving birth within the first nine months a er the e ective date of the policy or j for a newborn who is neither injured nor sick k The policy may have additional exclusions and limitations which may a ect any benefits payable PRE EXISTING CONDITION LIMITATION l We will not pay benefits for loss during the first 12 months a er the e ective date due to a pre existing condition m A preexisting condition is a sickness or physical condition for which a covered person was treated had medical testing received medical advice or had taken medication within the 12 months before the e ective date of the policy n This limitation applies to the following benefits if applicable Hospital Confinement Daily Hospital Confinement Enhanced Intensive Care Unit Confinement and Rehabilitation Unit Confinement This information is not intended to be a complete description of the insurance coverage available The policy or its provisions may vary or be unavailable in some states The policy has exclusions and limitations which may a ect any benefits payable Applicable to policy form IMB7000 including state abbreviations where used for example IMB7000 TX For cost and complete details of coverage call or write your Colonial Life benefits counselor or the company This form is not complete without form 562973 Underwritten by Colonial Life Accident Insurance Company Columbia SC 2023 Colonial Life Accident Insurance Company All rights reserved Colonial Life is a registered trademark and marketing brand of Colonial Life Accident Insurance Company IMB7000 PLAN 1 8 23 562880 1

Disability Insurance How you can protect your income If you become disabled you could be out of work for a while Without your income how would you pay for your everyday living expenses Fortunately Colonial Life offers financial protection options that can help you What can cause a disability Many accidents or sicknesses can lead to short term disability claims including pregnancy and childbirth injuries from a major accident including dislocations sprains and fractures back problems side effects from medicines or medical procedures and some mental illnesses Regardless of your age or health a disabling sickness or accidental injuries could keep you out of work for weeks or even months How reliable is your safety net While many people with disabilities look to workers compensation or Social Security Disability Insurance SSDI for help these resources aren t always reliable In fact 68 of workers who apply for SSDI are denied 1 Even if these resources can help they might not be enough to meet your financial obligations How to help yourself You can be better prepared to preserve your way of life with short term disability insurance Disability insurance features Benefits payable directly to you in regular payments if you can t work because of a covered accident or sickness injury or illness Disability benefits may be available if you return to work part time In most cases you can keep your coverage even if you change jobs as long as you pay your premiums when due Your Colonial Life benefits counselor can help you determine the amount of coverage that s right for you Nearly 70 of Americans worry about having enough emergency savings to cover a month s worth of living expenses 2 25 of 20 year olds can expect to be out of work for at least a year for a disabling condition before they retire 3 DISABILITY INSURANCE

Disability Insurance Worksheet You can tailor disability coverage to fit your specific needs Talk with your benefits counselor about your expenses and other paid leave benefits such as state paid medical leave to help determine the coverage that s right for you 4 MONTHLY EXPENSES Rent or mortgage insurance minor home repairs Transportation car note bus fare insurance gas maintenance Utilities cell phone Wi Fi electricity gas water Food and household necessities toiletries cleaning supplies Childcare daycare after school care Health medical needs and prescription drugs Other gym fitness streaming cable extracurricular Total monthly expenses add lines 1 7 together ROUND TO THE NEAREST HUNDRED Your state s paid medical leave approximate benefits if any Monthly benefit _____________ Benefit period up to _____________ Talk with your Colonial Life benefits counselor to learn more about disability insurance ColonialLife com 1 Social Security Administration SSI Annual Statistical Report 2021 2 Bankrate Bankrate s 2023 annual emergency savings report 2023 3 Social Security Administration Disability and Death Probability Tables for Insured Workers 2022 4 State paid medical leave PML benefits fall under state specific program names For example in New Jersey it may be referred to as Temporary Disability Insurance TDI Not available in all states For policies issued or delivered in the Commonwealth of Virginia THIS IS AN EXCEPTED BENEFITS POLICY IT PROVIDES COVERAGE ONLY FOR THE LIMITED BENEFITS OR SERVICES SPECIFIED IN THE POLICY This information is not intended to be a complete description of the insurance coverage available The insurance or its provisions may vary or be unavailable in some states The insurance has exclusions and limitations which may affect any benefits payable Applicable to policy forms ISTD3000 and rider form ISTD3000 ADIB including state abbreviations where used for example ISTD3000 TX and ISTD3000 ADIB TX policy form DIS1000 including state abbreviations where used for example DIS1000 TX policy form ED DIS 1 0 including state abbreviations where used for example ED DIS 1 0 TX policy form ICC21 DIP3000 and rider form ICC21 DIP3000 R DIS policy form GDIS P and certificate form GDIS C including state abbreviations where used for example GDIS P EE TX and GDIS C EE TX and policy form VSTDMP and certificate form VSTDC including state abbreviations where used for example VSTDMP TX and VSTDC TX Not applicable in Oregon for policy form ICC21 DIP3000 and rider form ICC21 DIP3000 R DIS For cost and complete details of coverage call or write your Colonial Life benefits counselor or the company An insurance producer may contact you Underwritten by Colonial Life Accident Insurance Company Columbia SC 2023 Colonial Life Accident Insurance Company All rights reserved Colonial Life is a registered trademark and marketing brand of Colonial Life Accident Insurance Company FOR EMPLOYEES 6 23 101165 10

Specified Critical Illness Insurance If you re diagnosed with a covered critical illness or cancer specified critical illness insurance from Colonial Life can help with your expenses so you can concentrate on what s most important your treatment care and recovery Face amount ___1_0_k_ _2_0_k_ _3_0_k__ Critical illness benefit FOR THE DIAGNOSIS OF THIS COVERED CRITICAL ILLNESS CONDITION THIS PERCENTAGE OF THE FACE AMOUNT IS PAYABLE Cancer 100 Heart attack myocardial infarction 100 Stroke2 100 End stage renal kidney failure 100 Major organ failure 100 Permanent paralysis due to a covered accident 100 Coma 100 Blindness 100 Occupational infectious HIV or occupational infectious hepatitis B C or D 100 Coronary artery bypass graft surgery disease3 25 Carcinoma in situ 25 The maximum benefit amount for this policy is 3x the face amount for the named insured for all covered persons combined The policy will terminate when the maximum benefit amount for specified critical illness has been paid CRITICAL ILLNESS 1 0 WITH CANCER AND SUBSEQUENT DIAGNOSIS

Subsequent diagnosis of a different critical illness4 If you receive a benefit for a specified critical illness and later you are diagnosed with a different specified critical illness the original percentage of the face amount is payable for that particular specified critical illness For more information talk with your Colonial Life benefits counselor Subsequent diagnosis of the same critical illness4 If you receive a benefit for a specified critical illness and later you are diagnosed with the same specified critical illness 25 of the original face amount is payable Critical illness conditions that do not qualify are cancer coronary artery bypass graft surgery disease carcinoma in situ and occupational infectious HIV or occupational infectious hepatitis B C or D Cancer vaccine benefit 50 This benefit is payable if you or your covered family members incur a charge for any FDA approved cancer vaccine while your policy is inforce ColonialLife com Specified Critical Illness Insurance and Critical Illness 1 0 are marketing names of the insurance policy filed as Limited Benefit Health Coverage for Specified Critical Illness In ME and NH the policy is called Limited Benefit Health Coverage for Specified Disease In SC the policy is an Individual Specified Disease policy In VT the policy is an Individual Limited Benefit Insurance policy 1 Please refer to the policy for complete definitions of covered conditions 2 In NH Stroke is referred to as Severe Stroke 3 Benefit for coronary artery disease applicable in lieu of benefit for coronary artery bypass graft surgery when health savings account HSA compliant plan is selected 4 Dates of diagnoses of a covered specified critical illness must be separated by at least 180 days THIS POLICY PROVIDES LIMITED BENEFITS This coverage is a supplement to health insurance It is not a substitute for essential health benefits or minimum essential coverage as defined in federal law Insureds in some states must be covered by comprehensive health insurance before applying for this insurance EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS FOR SPECIFIED CRITICAL ILLNESS We will not pay benefits for a specified critical illness that occurs as a result of a covered person s alcoholism or drug addiction felonies or illegal occupations intoxicants and narcotics pre existing condition psychiatric or psychological condition suicide or self inflicted injuries or war or armed conflict This information is not intended to be a complete description of the insurance coverage available The policy or its provisions may vary or be unavailable in some states The policy has exclusions and limitations which may affect any benefits payable Applicable to policy form CI 1 0 CI 1 0 PL7 CI 1 0 PL8 or CI 1 0 PL10 including state abbreviations where used for example CI 1 0 TX For cost and complete details of coverage call or write your Colonial Life benefits counselor or the company Underwritten by Colonial Life Accident Insurance Company Columbia SC 2023 Colonial Life Accident Insurance Company All rights reserved Colonial Life is a registered trademark and marketing brand of Colonial Life Accident Insurance Company FOR EMPLOYEES 5 23 101825 4

Specified Critical Illness Insurance Exclusions limitations and additional disclosures State specific variations on exclusions AK Alcoholism or Drug Addiction Exclusion does not apply CT Alcoholism or Drug Addiction Exclusion replaced with Intoxication or Drug Addiction Felonies or Illegal Occupations replaced with Felonies DE Alcoholism or Drug Addiction Exclusion does not apply FL Alcoholism or Drug Addiction Exclusion does not apply Psychiatric or Psychological Condition Exclusion does not apply ID Alcoholism or Drug Addiction Exclusion does not apply Psychiatric or Psychological Condition Exclusion replaced with Mental or Emotional Disorders IN Accidents or Sicknesses Occurring While the Policy is not In Force Exclusion added KY Alcoholism or Drug Addiction Exclusion does not apply Hallucinogenics added to Intoxicants and Narcotics Exclusion MD Alcoholism or Drug Addiction Exclusion does not apply Felonies or Illegal Occupations Exclusion does not apply Intoxicants and Narcotics Exclusion does not apply Suicide or Self Inflicted Injuries Exclusion replaced with Self Destruction or Self Inflicted Injuries MO Alcoholism or Drug Addiction Exclusion replaced with Drug Addiction Felonies or Illegal Occupations Exclusion replaced with Illegal Activities NH Intoxicants and Narcotics exclusion does not apply NJ Alcoholism or Drug Addiction replaced with Drug Addiction Felonies or Illegal Occupations Exclusion replaced with Felonies or Illegal Jobs Psychiatric or Psychological Condition Exclusion replaced with Mental or Emotional Disease or Disorder OR Alcoholism or Drug Addiction Exclusion does not apply Intoxicants and Narcotics Exclusion does not apply Suicide or Self Inflicted Injuries Exclusion does not apply Felonies or Illegal Occupations Exclusion replaced with Felonies SC Alcoholism or Drug Addiction Exclusion does not apply Psychiatric or Psychological Condition Exclusion replaced with Mental or Emotional Disorders SD Alcoholism or Drug Addiction Exclusion does not apply Intoxicants and Narcotics Exclusion does not apply TX Alcoholism or Drug Addiction Exclusion does not apply UT Alcoholism or Drug Addiction Exclusion replaced with Alcoholism VT Alcoholism or Drug Addiction Exclusion does not apply Intoxicants and Narcotics Exclusion does not apply Psychiatric or Psychological Condition Exclusion does not apply War or Armed Conflict Exclusion replaced with War State specific pre existing condition limitations FL 12 12 Pre existing Condition means having a sickness or physical condition that during the 12 months immediately preceding the Policy Coverage Effective Date of this policy had manifested itself in such a manner as would cause an ordinarily prudent person to seek medical advice diagnosis care or treatment or for which medical advice diagnosis care or treatment was recommended or received IA 12 12 Pre existing Condition means having a condition for which medical advice or treatment or medication was recommended by a physician or received from a physician within 12 months preceding the Policy Coverage Effective Date of the covered person s policy MD 12 12 Pre existing Condition means having a sickness or physical condition for which any covered person was treated had medical testing received medical advice or had taken medication within 12 months before the Policy Coverage Effective Date of this policy A condition admitted or disclosed on the application will be covered unless the disease or condition is excluded by name or specific description effective on the date of loss NC 12 12 Pre existing Condition means having a sickness or physical condition for which any covered person was treated had medical testing received medical advice or had taken medication within 12 months before the Policy Coverage Effective Date of this policy If a covered person is 65 or older when this policy is issued pre existing conditions for that covered person will include only conditions specifically eliminated by rider NH 6 6 Pre existing condition means having a sickness or physical condition for which any covered person was diagnosed treated had medical testing or received medical advice within 6 months before the Policy Coverage Effective Date of this policy NJ 6 6 Pre existing Condition means having a sickness or physical condition for which any covered person was treated had medical testing received medical advice or had taken medication within six months before the Policy Coverage Effective Date of this policy NV 6 12 Pre existing Condition means having a sickness or physical condition for which any covered person was treated had medical testing received medical advice or had taken medication within six months before the Policy Coverage Effective Date of this policy

Life insurance Term or Whole Life insurance for all phases of your employees lives If you re wondering which life insurance to offer your employees term or whole life The answer is They need both options Term and Whole Life work hand in hand Term and Whole Life insurance work together to provide financial protection for your employees and their loved ones at all phases of life whether they re just starting out raising a family or planning for retirement Term Life offers financial protection and peace of mind for employees and their families during their working years Whole Life provides coverage employees can keep into retirement at competitive rates when they buy it early Young professional Mid career Childhood Retirement Whole life Term life When employees purchase both types of life insurance they have valuable financial protection that can last a lifetime By offering these benefits at work with premiums paid by payroll deduction you provide valuable coverage options for employees without added costs to your bottom line Coverage for spouse and children also provides critical protection for your employees family LIFE INSURANCE

Term Life WHAT IS TERM LIFE Offers financial protection for loved ones during an employee s working years Offers highest amount of life insurance coverage for the lowest premiums KEY BENEFITS Income replacement if the insured passes away Can help pay ongoing expenses for the family such as Mortgage or rent Education Saving for retirement HOW IT WORKS Group Term Life Employer owned Limited portability options Flexible coverage that normally ends at retirement Benefit typically decreases after age 70 Guaranteed issue coverage with no health questions or exams Individual Term Life Employee can continue their coverage if they change jobs or retire The insured chooses a term period of 10 15 20 or 30 years Guaranteed level premiums that do not increase during the selected term period After the term period the insured can end or renew coverage or convert to a whole life policy Whole Life WHAT IS WHOLE LIFE Provides financial protection for loved ones through their retirement KEY BENEFITS Can help with final expenses Can provide a living benefit to help pay for expenses associated with a terminal illness chronic illness or critical illness1 Accumulates cash value at a guaranteed interest rate employees can borrow against this value during times of need2 HOW IT WORKS Guaranteed issue coverage with no health questions or exams Permanent coverage for life with level premiums that can be paid up at age 70 or 100 Death benefit stays the same as long as the employee makes payments How they work together Term Life and Whole Life provide comprehensive life insurance with financial protection during working years and benefits that carry into retirement Together Term Life and Whole Life can help your employees and their loved ones give each other stronger financial security and perhaps some peace of mind after they re gone To learn more talk with your Colonial Life benefits representative ColonialLife com 1 Any payout would reduce the death benefit Benefits may be taxable as income Individuals should consult with their legal or tax counsel when deciding to apply for accelerated benefits 2 Accessing the accumulated cash value reduces the death benefit by the amount accessed Cash value will be reduced by any outstanding loans against the policy This information is not intended to be a complete description of the insurance coverage available The policies or their provisions may vary or be unavailable in some states The policies have exclusions and limitations which may affect any benefits payable Applicable to policy forms GTL1 0 P and certificate number GTL1 0 C ICC18 ITL5000 ITL5000 ICC19IWL5000 70 IWL5000 70 ICC19 IWL5000 100 IWL5000 100 and ICC19 IWL5000J IWL5000J and applicable state variations For cost and complete details of the coverage call or write your Colonial Life benefits counselor or the company Underwritten by Colonial Life Accident Insurance Company Columbia SC 2021 Colonial Life Accident Insurance Company All rights reserved Colonial Life is a registered trademark and marketing brand of Colonial Life Accident Insurance Company FOR BROKERS AND EMPLOYERS 7 21 691150

WHOLE LIFE Accelerated Death Benefit for Long Term Care Services Advances the base plan s death benefit in monthly indemnity payments to help pay for the qualified long term care services needed as a result of the insured s inability to perform at least two of the six activities of daily living ADLs for a period of at least 90 days or the insured s requiring substantial supervision due to severe cognitive impairment A written certification provided by a licensed health care practitioner must be provided The maximum benefit amount is equal to the policy death benefit less any indebtedness Claim payments are made monthly and are a percentage of the death benefit Rates are per thousand tobacco distinct and based on policy face amount and issue age The rider terminates on the first to occur base policy terminates or the date the death benefit is exhausted from long term care benefit payments A 90 day elimination period applies No benefits are payable for care or service received during this time There is a six month pre existing conditions limitation period The rider includes a built in Waiver of Premium due to payments of the long term care benefit which waives any monthly deductions on the policy when long term care benefits are being paid The rider may be added to employee or spouse Whole Life Plus plans It may also be added to a dependent student policy ages 18 26 It may only be added to policies at the point of initial sale The rider cannot be added to existing policies

Thank you Colonial Life Voluntary Benefits Please contact Shelley Hartsell Benefits Specialist 704 883 4838 Shelley Hartsell ColonialLifeSales com