2025 Benefits Overview

Windstream is committed to helping you and your family be healthy so that you can make the most of your life – at work, at home and in your community. Providing access to a comprehensive benefits program that supports your overall well-being is an important part of that commitment.

Below is an overview of options for 2025.

BENEFIT KEY HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2025

New for 2025

  • Beginning in 2025, the Surest Choice Plan will replace the 4000 Copay Plan. Our four medical plans ensure that you continue to have access to relevant and valuable benefits, while simplifying the decision-making process. Take this opportunity to review your options and enroll in the medical plan that’s the best fit for you and your family
Medical
  • Four plan options and choice of three carriers, Blue Cross Blue Shield, UMR, and Surest
Prescription
  • Prescription coverage is provided through Express Scripts for all Windstream medical plans
  • Additional prescription savings possible through RxSavings Solutions
Supplemental medical
  • Hospital Indemnity insurance, Accident insurance, and Critical Illness insurance administered through Aetna
Well-being
  • Programs and resources to help you and your family live healthier, happier, and more fulfilling lives
  • New for 2025, we are partnering with Vida to introduce enhanced programs for diabetes, hypertension, and weight management
Dental
  • Three plan options from Delta Dental
Vision
  • Two plan options from VSP
Health savings and spending accounts
  • If you enroll in a Windstream medical plan and an HSA, Windstream will contribute up to $600 into your HSA to help cover your out-of-pocket expenses
  • If you are not eligible for an HSA, or choose not to enroll in an HSA, you can enroll in a Health Care FSA
  • Per IRS limits, the amount you are allowed to rollover in your FSA is $640 into 2025
Life and accident insurance
  • Company-provided life and AD&D insurance as well as additional supplemental options
Disability insurance
  • Company-provided short-term and long-term disability
Additional voluntary benefits
  • 401(k), identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto & home insurance, and a legal plan

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