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Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements for Full-Time Team Members & Dependents
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Who You Can Enroll

You can enroll yourself and your dependent(s) in most benefit plans, but in order to do so, you and your dependent(s) must meet the eligibility requirements. Please note that Michaels conducts an eligibility review of enrolled dependents and you will be required to provide further documentation. A packet of information will be sent to you directly from Consova, our third-party vendor who conducts these audits.

Your Eligibility

If you’re a full-time Team Member – If you’re a full-time Team Member working an average of 30 hours or more per week, your eligibility begins on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment.

If you change from part-time to full-time – Your eligibility begins on the first day of the month following the status change, as long as you have completed 30 days of service.

If you change from part-time to full-time on June 10, you are eligible for coverage on July 1, if you have already completed 30 days of service as a part-time Team Member.

Dependent Eligibility

You may also enroll eligible dependents. Refer to the information below for more information.

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Your Legal Spouse

A spouse may not enroll in a Michaels medical plan if they have other full-time coverage available through their employer, unless they are enrolled in the Enhanced PPO plan.

A spouse who is retired, self-employed, or on Medicaid/Medicare is eligible for ALL Michaels medical plans.

Domestic Partner/Domestic Partner Children

A domestic partner may not enroll in a Michaels medical plan if they have other full-time coverage available through their employer, unless they are enrolled in the Enhanced PPO plan.

A domestic partner who is retired, self-employed or on Medicaid/Medicare is eligible for ALL Michaels medical plans.

For more information, please refer to the information below.

Important Notes:

  • You are required to pay taxes on the value of domestic partner benefits.
  • Your domestic partner’s child(ren) can only be enrolled if your domestic partner is also enrolled in Michaels benefits.

Children of Any Age who are Physically or Mentally Unable to Care for Themselves

You may be asked to provide proof of your child’s disability.

Children Under 26 Years of Age

Coverage is available for children under 26 years of age if they are your natural children, stepchildren, legally adopted children, foster children, or children for whom you have legal custody or court-appointed guardianship.

Benefits Contacts

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2nd.MD

2nd.MD

Virtual Health Care & Telehealth for BCBSTX Members

Contact Information

Phone: 1-866-841-2575

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Advancial

Advancial Federal Credit Union

Benefit Extras & Discounts

Contact Information

Phone: 1-800-322-2709

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Aetna

Aetna Resources for Living EAP

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Contact Information

Phone: 1-800-283-5645

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Access Code: 8002835645

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX)

Medical Insurance (PPO & HSA)

Contact Information

Phone: 1-877-269-1180

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Camp Gladiator

Camp Gladiator

Fitness Discounts

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Catapult Health

Catapult Health

Virtual Checkup

Contact Information

Phone: 855-509-1211 (Available Mon. - Fri. from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. CT)

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Cigna

Cigna

Dental Insurance

Contact Information

Phone: 1-888-336-8258

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Consova

Consova

Dependent Eligibility Verification

Contact Information

Phone: 855-261-6217

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CAFCU

Corporate America Family Credit Union (CAFCU)

Benefit Extras & Discounts

Contact Information

Phone: 1-800-359-1939

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The Michaels Companies

Employment Verification

Contact Information

Phone: 1-800-367-5690
ID: 11668

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EyeMed

EyeMed

Vision Coverage

Contact Information

General Inquiries: 866-723-0596
LASIK: 1-800-988-4221

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Health Equity

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)

Contact Information

HSA: 866-346-5800
FSA: 1-877-924-3967

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Hinge Health

Hinge Health

BCBSTX Exercise Therapy Program

Contact Information

Phone: 1-855-902-2777

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HUSK

HUSK Marketplace

Fitness Discounts

Contact Information

Phone: 1-800-294-1500

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Kaiser Permanente

Medical Insurance & Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

Contact Information

Phone: 1-800-464-4000 (TTY 711)

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KinderCare Learning Centers

KinderCare Learning Centers

Child Care Discounts

Contact Information

Phone: 1-888-525-2780

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Lantern

Lantern

BCBSTX Surgical Care Coverage Program (Formerly Surgery Plus)

Contact Information

Phone: 855-204-3922

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MDLIVE

MDLIVE

Virtual Care/Telehealth (BCBSTX Only)

Contact Information

Phone: 1-888-680-8646

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PerkSpot

PerkSpot

Deals & Discounts

Contact Information

Phone: 1-866-606-6057

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Prime Therapeutics

Prime Therapeutics

Pharmacy Benefits (BCBSTX Only)

Contact Information

Phone: 1-877-269-1180

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Reliance Matrix

Disability, Life & AD&D, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Contact Information

Phone: 1-800-351-7500

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Supportiv

Supportiv

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing

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Taben Group

Taben Group

COBRA & Leave of Absence (LOA) Premium Billing

Contact Information

Phone: 800-675-7341

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The Michaels Companies

Team Member Services

HR, Payroll, Benefits & Open Enrollment

Contact Information

Phone: 1-855-432-MIKE (6453)

Tuition Discounts

Colorado Technical University

1-866-897-1560
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University of Phoenix

1-866-354-1800
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University of Dallas

972-721-5100
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Western Governors University

866-225-5948
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Voya Financial

Voya Financial

401(k) Retirement Plan

Contact Information

Phone: 833-396-4015

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Wishbone

Wishbone Pet Benefit Solutions

Pet Health Insurance

Contact Information

Phone: 800-887-5708

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The Michaels Companies

Workday

Payroll, HR, & Benefits (Qualifying Life Events & Open Enrollment)

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Catapult Health VirtualCheckup®

Michaels provides a convenient annual checkup at no cost to you using the Catapult Health VirtualCheckup® Home Kit. All Team Members and spouses covered by a BCBSTX medical plan can register for a kit.

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Are You a New Hire?

Welcome! We’re excited you’re joining the Michaels team. To start you off on the right foot, we want to make the process of setting up your employee benefits as easy as possible. Follow the link below to access the New Hire Hub and review your next steps.

Are You a New Hire?

Welcome! We’re excited you’re joining the Michaels team. To start you off on the right foot, we want to make the process of setting up your employee benefits as easy as possible. Follow the link below to access the New Hire Hub and review your next steps.

Are Your Hours Changing?

If you are switching from full-time to part-time status, or vice versa, follow the link below to learn about how this Change in Status will impact your benefits.

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