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Eligibility

As a full-time employee regularly working 30 or more hours per week, you and your qualified dependents are eligible for group medical, dental, and vision insurance. You are eligible to participate in the Shamar LLC dba Armstrong McCall medical benefits on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment and dental & vision benefits on the first day of the month following 60 days. It is your responsibility to enroll in and manage your benefits program.

Enrollment Forms

Benefit Election NoticeOnline Enrollment Notice | Enrollment Login | Employee Acknowledgement of Receipt of SPD

Informational Notices

Wrap Summary Plan Description | Wrap Plan Document | Premium Conversion Plan

Contribution

Armstrong McCall will contribute towards the Employee Only cost of the medical plan and $100 monthly toward dependent cost. Employees will be responsible for the difference in cost. Employees may purchase dental and/or vision coverage for themselves and their eligible dependents.

Employee Portion

The employee portion of the costs is included below for policy period December 1, 2023 to November 30, 2024. 

Semi-Monthly Cost Medical
Dental Vision
HMO S9E3ADT Plan HMO S9L1ADT Plan PPO S665CHC Plan PPO S667CHC Plan
Employee Only $ $ $ $ $ $
Employee & Spouse $ $ $ $ $ $
Employee & Child(ren) $ $ $ $ $ $
Employee & Family $ $ $ $ $ $
Enrollment

You must enroll prior to the effective date, and you are responsible to enroll and manage your benefit selections.

Details of each plan are contained in various insurance contracts and other legal documents. In the event of a conflict between information contained here and the contracts and plan documents, the contracts and plan documents prevail.

 

Medical

Medical Benefit Plan Description

Armstrong McCall offers medical coverage with BlueCross BlueShield of Texas and offers two HMO and two PPO plan options.  To review the plans please click the links below.

BCBS Medical Benefit Summary
HMO S9E3ADT | HMO S9L1ADT | PPO S665CHC | PPO S667CHC

BCBS Medical Certificate of Coverage
HMO S9E3ADT | HMO S9L1ADT | PPO S665CHC | PPO S667CHC

Group Number: 113741 Please have your Group Number & Identification Number available when contacting the insurance carrier.

Sign Up for Blue Access for MembersSM (BAM)

Blue Access for Members Virtual Tour | Go Mobile with the BCBSTX App

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Use the mobile app to access provider finder, get your ID card, view benefits and claims.

Claims & Customer Service: 1.800.521.2227 | Making Your Insurance Work For You | Provider Network | PPO & HMO Provider Finder Instructions | Sanitas Medical Centers

Wellness Services | Wellness Site | Blue Points Reward Program | Member Rewards | Fitness Program | Behavioral Health | Blue365

BCBS Claims Online | BCBS Rx Claims | Preferred Pharmacy Network | Express Scripts Mail Order PharmacyRx Formulary | Downloadable Forms

MD Live

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO FAQs

Refer to your Combined Evidence of Coverage and Disclosure Form or Plan Agreement for a more detailed listing of benefits and coverage, including exclusions, limitations and conditions applicable.

I misplaced my ID card, how can I request another?
You may request a duplicate ID card online by clicking here, or access ID from mobile app.
I recently moved, how can I change my address?
Submit a request to change your address in writing, or contact the Customer Service Department.
How can I add a newborn to my contract?
You must submit a request to add a newborn to your contract in writing. BlueCross BlueShield of Texas must receive this form within 31 days from the date of birth. *Your employer must be notified of any change to your coverage before sending this application to BlueCross BlueShield.
How long can my children remain on my contract?
An existing dependent child may remain on the plan until their 26th birthday.
Where can I get a list of physicians or hospitals that participate in the BlueCross BlueShield of Texas Network?
This information is available in the Provider Search or you can contact the Customer Service Department to request a provider directory, or use the mobile app.
How can I get referred to a specialist?
For BlueCross BlueShield (PPO) Members: If you select a specialist that participates in the BlueCross BlueShield Network, a referral is not required. If you select a specialist that does not participate in the BlueCross BlueShield Network, your personal financial costs will be considerably higher than when you use participating providers. You will have to pay any part of a provider's bill which is over what BCBS allows in benefits for non-participating providers.
How can I get a claim form so I can submit my doctor's bill to BlueCross BlueShield?
Open the Medical Claim Form. Print this form on your printer. Follow the instruction on the form and send it to Blue Cross or contact the Customer Service Department to have a claim form mailed to you, or use the mobile app.
What is the status of my medical claim?
Claim status is available online by clicking here, or use the mobile app.

 

Dental

Dental Benefit Plan Description

Armstrong McCall offers dental coverage through Guardian. Your dentist office will need the social security number of the insured employee to access benefits. To review the plan options please click the link below.

Dental Benefit Summary

Guardian Certificate of Coverage

Group Number: 00485929 Please have your Group Number & Identification Number available when contacting the insurance carrier.

Claims & Customer Service: 1.888.482.7342

 

Vision

Vision Benefit Plan Description

Armstrong McCall offers vision coverage through Guardian. Your vision provider will need the social security number of the employee and the group number to access benefits. To review the plan please click the link below.

Vision Benefit Summary

Guardian Certificate of Coverage

Group Number: 00485929 Please have your Group Number & Identification Number available when contacting the insurance carrier.

Claims & Customer Service: 1.888.482.7342

 

Compliance

The following is a compilation of various required federal compliance notices which are to be provided to employees. If you have questions or need a copy of a specific notice, please contact your Human Resources administrator. If any conflicts between the plan documents and the information provided exist, the plan document language is to be relied upon.

The information and notices are provided in the following order:

New Hires / Upon Eligibility for Health Plan  Upon Enrollment in Group Health Plan

*Documents Included in Wrap Summary Plan

Upon Coverage Termination General