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LifeSuite Benefits Expanded Through State Group Life Insurance Program
June 6, 2012

In May, 2011, Minnesota Life Insurance Company introduced LifeSuite, a group of services available at no cost to University employees and their immediate family members. LifeSuite includes Legal Services, Travel Assistance, and Beneficiary Financial Counseling.

A new service, Legacy Planning Services, has recently been added to LifeSuite and is now available to University employees. Legacy Planning Services provides online information to help individuals and families work through end-of-life issues. The site offers information about documenting instructions, making sure legal instruments are properly drafted, and information about funeral planning.

Eligibility

Eligibility for LifeSuite benefits is as follows:

• Legal Services and Legacy Planning Services are available to ALL University employees and retirees.
• The Travel Assistance service is available only to active employees who are enrolled in the State Group Life insurance program.
• Beneficiary Financial Counseling services are available only to the beneficiaries of employees who are enrolled in State Group Life insurance program.

Enrollment

There is no need to enroll in LifeSuite. The services are available to employees simply by contacting the vendor.

Cost

There is no cost or premium for LifeSuite benefits.

Benefits

Detailed benefit information is available on the Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) website.

Source: UW System Administration
Categories: Insurance