Accident Insurance | Voya

Accident Insurance | Voya

Accident Insurance

Can help ease the financial impact that comes with unexpected accident expenses.

Here's what you need to know

Accident Insurance is a valuable financial resource if a covered accident takes you (and your budget) by surprise.

 

No one plans to be injured in an accident – they always happen without warning. You can, however, be prepared for the unexpected expenses associated with an accident by enrolling in Accident Insurance. Once you're enrolled, you'll be better prepared to lessen the financial impact of a covered accident.

 

  • Pays a benefit directly to you to use however you want
  • The payment is made directly to you
  • It can help pay out-of-pocket expenses related to medical care associated with covered accidents
  • In addition to medical care, you may use it to pay for things like childcare, lodging, or over-the-counter medication

 

You can collect this benefit in addition to other coverage you have, including your employer’s major medical plan, any other type of medical coverage, disability insurance, or other benefits you may be eligible to collect. Accident Insurance is a limited benefit. It is not health insurance and does not satisfy the requirement of minimum essential coverage under the Affordable Care Act.

Healing from an accidental injury can be costly to your budget in 2 ways:

 

  • Bills. Accidents may have unexpected out-of-pocket costs that take you by surprise. The list includes deductibles, copays, and any expenses that aren’t covered at all. All of these can put a serious dent in your savings.  
  • Lost wages. Your accident recovery could mean taking time out of work – either a little or a lot, depending on your needs. Or a family member might need to take time off to drive you to medical appointments or assist you in other ways. Either could impact the paycheck your family may rely on to keep everything on track. No one wants to struggle to pay regular bills with a reduced income while on the mend.

 

You may use your Accident Insurance payment any way you choose. It’s 100% your call how to spend the money you receive, without limitations or approvals from your major medical insurance. You can use it to help pay for medical expenses or non-medical expenses – anything that becomes a financial concern if you lose income while you’re out of work.

 

Access to this insurance can help you financially while you recover from your accident. Having less financial worry can mean a more positive mindset for focusing on your recovery.

These are the periods when you are eligible to enroll for Accident Insurance:

  • Within your 31-day new hire enrollment period 
  • Within 31 days of a qualifying life event (you get married, have a baby, etc.)
  • During your employer’s annual enrollment 

 

Keep in mind: If you enroll during these timeframes, you have what is called "guaranteed issue," which means no medical questions or tests are required to enroll.

These form(s) are in Adobe Acrobat Reader (PDF) format and are available for downloading and printing.

 

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How It Works

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You enroll in Accident Insurance

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After it’s in effect, you are injured in a covered accident 

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Receive a benefit payment

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Use your money however you want

You are injured in a covered accident.

That’s when Accident Insurance comes in.

Because you have Accident Insurance, you get a cash benefit payment you can use for out-of-pocket expenses – or even put toward regular monthly bills.

Frequently Asked Questions

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  • Who offers this coverage?

    Voya

     

    Voya Financial, Inc. is a leading health, wealth and investment company that helps individuals be well planned, well invested and well protected. Voya has earned recognition as: one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere; a member of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index; and a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” on the Disability Equality Index.

     

    Accident Insurance is underwritten by ReliaStar Life Insurance Company (Minneapolis, MN), a member of the Voya® family of companies. Voya Employee Benefits is a division of ReliaStar Life Insurance Company.

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  • When is a benefit paid under the plan?

    Once your insurance is effective, you'll be eligible to receive benefits for specific injuries and treatments when they are the result of a covered accident. To be eligible, the accident must happen outside of work. You may be required to seek care for your injury within a set amount of time. See the product brochure, certificate of coverage and any applicable riders for a list of covered injuries and treatments, along with benefit amounts and complete provisions, exclusions and limitations.
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  • Who in my family is eligible for this program?

    Members of your family who are considered eligible to enroll for this insurance include:

    • You – if you are an active employee
    • Your legal spouse
    • Your eligible dependent children

     

    You must be enrolled in coverage for members of your family to also enroll.  

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  • How much does this insurance cost?

    This is group insurance offered at group rates. Refer to the Rate Chart in the Forms & resources tab. 
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  • Do I have to answer health questions or take a medical exam?

    No, you don’t. Your Accident Insurance is guaranteed issue, which means no medical questions or tests are required to enroll in this coverage. 
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  • What if my employment status changes?

    Good news! If you leave or retire from your current employer, you can continue your Accident Insurance without interruption (subject to applicable law and the policy’s terms and conditions). Although payroll deduction will no longer be available, you can opt for other payment methods such as direct bank account deduction, credit card billing or home billing. Higher rates may apply. 
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  • When would my coverage start?

    Coverage is effective on the 1st of the month after coverage is issued by the insurance company.
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  • Am I really free to use the payment any way I choose?

    Yes, you are! There are no restrictions or requirements about how you can use your accident cash benefit. Accidents aren’t something you can plan for – but you can receive a benefit to help you with the unexpected expenses you may experience. You’re free to use this money on anything you choose, including out-of-pocket medical expenses and/or non-medical expenses. It can feel empowering to have this kind of flexibility.

Are you ready To Enroll?

You are eligible to enroll during any qualifying event (new hires, life events) or during the open enrollment period.

Do You Need Help?

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    *The use of “spouse” means a person insured as a spouse as described in the certificate of insurance or rider. This may include domestic partners or civil union partners as defined by the group policy. Please contact your employer for more information.

     

    World’s Most Ethical Companies: In March 2024, Voya Financial was one of 136 companies recognized by Ethisphere® as one of the 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies® based on performance in 2023. The World’s Most Ethical Companies assessment is based upon Ethisphere’s Ethics Quotient® framework, which offers a quantitative way to assess a company’s performance in an objective, consistent and standardized way. The information collected provides a comprehensive sampling of definitive criteria of core competencies, rather than all aspects of corporate governance, risk, sustainability, compliance and ethics. Scores are generated in five key categories and provided to all companies that participate in the process: ethics and compliance program (35%), culture of ethics (20%), environmental and societal impact (20%), governance (20%), and third-party management (5%). While Voya’s Senior Vice President of Corporate and Organizational Development sits on Ethisphere’s Equity and Social Justice Initiative Advisory Council, he plays no role in the selection process for the World’s Most Ethical Companies award, but this fact has been disclosed to the extent it may be perceived as a possible conflict of interest. There is a processing fee of $3,500 USD to participate. Voya also pays $19,500 USD a year to participate in Ethisphere’s Business Ethics Leadership Alliance (“BELA”), which provides additional resources and services to members, including benchmarking data and related Ethisphere insights and guidance. There is also a $35,000 USD licensing fee for use of the logo. “World’s Most Ethical Companies” and “Ethisphere” names and marks are registered trademarks of Ethisphere LLC.

     

    Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index: In 2023, Voya was accepted into the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the 8th consecutive year. Voya is one of 484 companies accepted to the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, which represents organizations from 54 industries with headquarters in 45 countries and regions. To qualify for the index, Voya disclosed details of its policies and practices with respect to how the company promotes gender equality across four separate areas — company statistics, policies, community engagement and products and services. Voya and other companies included in the 2023 Gender-Equality Index scored above a globally-established threshold, based on the extent of disclosures and the achievement of best-in-class statistics and policies.

     

    Disability Equality Index: In 2023, Voya Financial was recognized by Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities as a 2023 Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion, earning a spot on the Disability Equality Index® (DEI). The recognition is based on 2022 information and a $600 administrative fee was paid for consideration. The 2023 DEI measured culture and leadership; enterprise-wide accessibility; employment practices (benefits, recruitment, employment, education, retention and advancement, and accommodations); community engagement; and supplier diversity. Voya Financial was one of 405 participating companies scoring 80% or higher.

     

    This is a summary of benefits only. A complete description of benefits, limitations, exclusions and termination of coverage will be provided in the certificate of insurance and riders. All coverage is subject to the terms and conditions of the group policy. If there is any discrepancy between this document and the group policy documents, the policy documents will govern. To keep coverage in force, premiums are payable up to the date of coverage termination. Accident Insurance is underwritten by ReliaStar Life Insurance Company (Minneapolis, MN), a member of the Voya® family of companies. Policy Form #RL-ACC3-POL-16; Certificate Form #RL-ACC3-CERT-16; and Rider Forms: Spouse Accident Rider Form #RL-ACC3-SPR-16, Children's Accident Rider Form #RL-ACC3-CHR-16, Wellness Benefit Rider Form #RL-ACC3-WELL-16, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Rider Form #RL-ACC3-ADR-16, Catastrophic Accident Rider Form #RL-ACC3-CAR-16, Off Job Accident Disability Income Rider form #RL-ACC3-DIR-16, Sickness Hospital Confinement Rider Form #RL-ACC3-HCR-16, Waiver of Premium Rider form #RL-ACC3-WOP-16, Continuation of Insurance Rider form #RL-ACC3-CNT-16. Form numbers, provisions and availability may vary by state.

     

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