Plan Year · July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027

Your Benefits, All Year Round

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🏥 Find a Doctor 💳 ID Cards 📞 All Contacts 📄 Key Documents ✉️ Email Support
Benefits Help Desk cscorza@bastioninsurance.com Bastion Insurance Service Team — your dedicated help line
BCBS Member Services — PPO 800-521-2227 PPO HSA plan — 8 a.m.–8 p.m. CT
BCBS Member Services — HMO 877-299-2377 HMO HSA plan — 8 a.m.–8 p.m. CT
Employee Assistance (ComPsych) 844-213-8968 5 free counseling sessions — 24/7, confidential

Your Benefits

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Medical

Two HSA-qualified medical plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (BCBS) — HMO and PPO.

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Dental

Dental coverage through Principal — preventive, basic, and major services.

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Vision

Vision coverage through Principal/VSP — exams, frames, lenses, and contacts.

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Life & AD&D

Employer-paid Basic Life and AD&D through Principal. Voluntary supplemental life options also available.

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Hospital Indemnity

Cash benefit paid directly to you if you’re admitted to the hospital. Voluntary through Principal.

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Employee Assistance Program

5 free counseling sessions per issue, 24/7 confidential support through ComPsych GuidanceResources.

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Principal Member Perks & Discounts

Travel Assistance, Will & Legal Services, vision savings, LASIK, hearing aids, and more from Principal.

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Key Documents

Benefits Guide (English & Spanish), 2026 Rate Sheet, and OE Handout — all in one place.

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Medical

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Two HSA-qualified medical plan choices through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (BCBS) for the July 1, 2026 plan year.

Plan Summaries

  • Blue Advantage HMO HSA — Plan A621 $7,500 individual / $15,000 family deductible · $7,500 / $15,000 OOP max · in-network only · referral required
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  • Blue Choice PPO HSA — Plan A292 $5,000 individual / $10,000 family in-network deductible · $5,000 / $10,000 in-network OOP max · no referral needed · out-of-network 30% coinsurance
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Who to Contact

BCBS Member Services — PPO 800-521-2227
BCBS Member Services — HMO 877-299-2377
BCBS Member Portal (BAM) Visit Portal
Provider Finder — PPO Search Providers
Provider Finder — HMO Search Providers

Programs & Resources Included

  • Provider Finder Find in-network doctors, hospitals, and specialists fast.
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  • Well onTarget Wellness Rewards Earn rewards for tracking your health goals and completing your Health Assessment.
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  • Blue365 Member Discounts Discounts on fitness, weight loss, hearing aids, glasses, and more.
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  • Digital Mental Health (Learn-to-Live) Self-paced online programs for stress, anxiety, depression, and sleep.
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  • Cancer Support Hub Personalized guidance and resources for members navigating a cancer diagnosis.
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  • Special Beginnings (Maternity Program) Free pregnancy support program — nurse coaching, education, and resources through delivery.
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  • Flex by Airrosti (Musculoskeletal Care) Fast, non-surgical relief for joint, muscle, and back pain — virtual or in-person.
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  • Omada (Hypertension Program) Personalized lifestyle program to manage high blood pressure — free for those who qualify.
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  • Twin Health (Metabolic Health) Reverse type-2 diabetes and improve metabolic health with personalized AI coaching.
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  • Wondr Health (Healthy Weight) Skill-based weight management program — learn the science of weight loss online.
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Dental

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Dental coverage through Principal — preventive, basic, and major services.

Plan Summary

  • AIS Dental Plan Summary English Coverage through Principal — preventive, basic, and major services.
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  • Resumen del Plan Dental Español Cobertura a través de Principal — servicios preventivos, básicos y mayores.
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Who to Contact

Principal Dental Member Services 800-247-4695
Principal Member Portal Visit Portal
Bastion Insurance Service Team Email

Vision

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Vision coverage through Principal/VSP — exams, frames, lenses, and contacts.

Plan Summary

  • AIS Vision Plan Summary English Coverage through Principal/VSP — exams, frames, lenses, and contacts.
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  • Resumen del Plan de Visión Español Cobertura a través de Principal/VSP — exámenes, monturas, lentes y lentillas.
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Who to Contact

Principal/VSP Member Services 800-877-7195
Find a VSP Provider principal.com/vsp

Programs & Resources Included

  • VSP Savings Pass Discounts on exams, lenses, frames, and contacts — available to all employees.
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Life & AD&D

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Employer-paid Basic Life and AD&D coverage through Principal. Voluntary supplemental life options also available for you, your spouse, and your children.

Plan Summaries

  • Basic Life & AD&D Summary English Employer-paid coverage through Principal.
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  • Resumen de Vida Básica y AD&D Español Cobertura pagada por el empleador a través de Principal.
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  • Voluntary Term Life Summary English Optional supplemental life coverage for you, your spouse, and children through Principal.
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  • Resumen de Vida a Término Voluntaria Español Cobertura de vida suplementaria opcional a través de Principal.
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Who to Contact

Principal Life & AD&D Member Services 800-247-4695
Principal Member Portal Visit Portal
Bastion Insurance Service Team Email

Hospital Indemnity

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Voluntary cash benefit paid directly to you if you’re admitted to the hospital. Coverage is in addition to your medical plan and pays a fixed dollar amount per covered event.

Plan Summary

  • Hospital Indemnity Summary English Fixed cash benefit paid directly to you per covered hospital event. Voluntary, employee-paid through Principal.
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  • Resumen de Indemnización Hospitalaria Español Beneficio en efectivo fijo pagado directamente a usted por cada evento hospitalario cubierto.
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Who to Contact

Principal Hospital Indemnity Claims 800-247-4695
Principal Member Portal Visit Portal

Employee Assistance Program

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Free, confidential support for life’s challenges — counseling, legal, financial, and family resources. 5 free counseling sessions per issue, per year, available to you and your household members through ComPsych GuidanceResources.

Plan Overview

  • ComPsych GuidanceResources Overview 5 free sessions per issue, 24/7 access, in-person or virtual.
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Who to Contact

ComPsych GuidanceResources — 24/7 844-213-8968
GuidanceResources Online guidanceresources.com

Member Perks & Discounts

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Extra benefits included with your Principal coverage at no additional cost — travel help, legal services, vision savings, LASIK, hearing aids, and fitness discounts.

Programs Included

  • Travel Assistance Program 24/7 emergency help while traveling 100+ miles from home — medical, legal, evacuation, document replacement.
    View Flyer 888-647-2611
  • Will Preparation & Legal Services Online tools to create wills, powers of attorney, and other legal documents — plus access to attorneys for routine matters.
    View Flyer 800-546-3718
  • Discounts & Services (LASIK, Hearing, Fitness) Discounted LASIK, hearing aids, fitness memberships, and identity protection through Principal’s discount network.
    View Flyer AIS Version (EN) Versión AIS (ES)

Quick Reference Numbers

Travel Assistance (U.S.) 888-647-2611
Travel Assistance (collect, outside U.S.) 630-766-7696
ARAG Will & Legal Customer Care 800-546-3718
Principal LASIK Discount Program 888-647-3937
Principal Hearing Aid Discount Program 877-890-4694

Key Documents

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2026 Open Enrollment Documents

  • Benefits Guide English Full overview of all AIS benefit plans for plan year July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027.
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  • Guía de Beneficios Español Versión en español de la guía de beneficios para el año del plan 2026–2027.
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  • 2026 Employee Rate Sheet Per-paycheck premium contributions for all benefit plans.
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  • Open Enrollment Handout Quick-reference OE summary with key dates, contacts, and action steps.
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Need Help?

Christy Scorza — Bastion Insurance Group cscorza@bastioninsurance.com
Bastion Service Team 817-854-1567

All Benefit Contacts

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Quick reference of every carrier and program contact for AIS employees.

Bastion Insurance Service Team

Bastion Insurance Service Team
Your dedicated benefits support — questions, claims help, ID cards
Email

Medical — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas

BCBS Member Services — PPO
Blue Choice PPO HSA (A292)
800-521-2227
BCBS Member Services — HMO
Blue Advantage HMO HSA (A621)
877-299-2377
BCBS Member Portal (BAM)
Claims, ID cards, EOBs, find a doctor
Portal

Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D, Hospital Indemnity — Principal

Principal Member Services
Dental, vision, life, hospital indemnity
800-247-4695
Principal Member Portal
Claims, beneficiary changes, EOBs
Portal

Employee Assistance Program — ComPsych

ComPsych GuidanceResources — 24/7
5 free counseling sessions per issue, per year
844-213-8968
GuidanceResources Online
Articles, self-assessments, virtual sessions
Portal

Principal Member Perks & Discounts

Travel Assistance (U.S.)
24/7 emergency travel help
888-647-2611
ARAG Will & Legal Services
Customer Care
800-546-3718
Principal LASIK Discount
Discounted LASIK through partner network
888-647-3937
Principal Hearing Aid Discount
Start Hearing partner program
877-890-4694