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K-C Benefits Buzz

In this edition of K-C Benefits Buzz, you'll find information on family planning, new dental benefits, savings on prescriptions, and what's in store for tax time.

The family-building, pregnancy, and menopause care you need, available 24/7

From fertility to pregnancy through postpartum to menopause support, Maven is here for you and your spouse/partner beginning January 1, 2024. Get free access to top-rated providers via virtual appointments, messaging, classes, and education—anytime you need it.

You’ll have access to unlimited 24/7 video appointments and messaging with providers from 35+ specialties, a dedicated Care Advocate to help you find the right Maven providers, and hundreds of expert-vetted articles, on-demand classes, and drop-in groups.

Maven is with you every step of the way with personalized programs.

  • Fertility & Family Building: Navigate fertility treatment options (IUI, IVF, and egg/sperm/embryo freezing), choose an adoption and surrogacy agency, and find mental health support while trying to conceive.
  • Maternity & Newborn Care: Create a birth plan, navigate infant sleep, get support with breastfeeding and bottle feeding, and meet with postpartum mental health specialists.
  • Menopause & Ongoing Care: Manage perimenopause and menopause symptoms, navigate the treatment that’s best for you, and learn how to eat healthy to feel strong during the menopausal years.

K-C fully covers you and your spouse/partner’s Maven membership. This means you can start focusing on getting the care you need at no cost to you.

How to Join

Beginning January 1, you can use Maven by going to mavenclinic.com/join/kc or by downloading the Maven mobile app. If you need assistance accessing the Maven platform, email support@mavenclinic.com.

Effective January 1, 2024, K-C's Medical Plan will cover embryo freezing as an eligible expense, subject to the infertility lifetime maximum ($25,000 for medical and $20,000 for prescription expenses).

Smile Brighter with New SmileWay Dental Benefits

Don’t forget! If you or a covered dependent have been diagnosed with one of the chronic medical conditions below and are enrolled in K-C’s Delta Dental Plan, you’ll be eligible to receive four regular cleanings or periodontal maintenance visits (of any combination) per year at 100% coverage, effective January 1, 2024.

These additional benefits will be provided by Delta Dental through the SmileWay® Enhanced Benefits program.

How It Works

If you’re eligible for Delta Dental’s SmileWay® Enhanced Benefits, the way you enroll in the program depends on your medical enrollment for 2024.

IF YOU’RE ENROLLED IN K-C’S MEDICAL PLAN

You and your enrolled dependents will automatically be enrolled in the new SmileWay® Enhanced Benefits for 2024.

IF YOU’RE NOT ENROLLED IN K-C’S MEDICAL PLAN

Beginning January 1, you and your enrolled dependents will need to opt in to access the expanded coverage. To verify your coverage and opt in to coverage for yourself and/or a covered dependent:

  1. Log in to deltadentalins.com/kimberly-clark/ and select SmileWay Enhanced Benefits from the main menu.
  2. Select the Opt in button next to the eligible member’s name.
  3. Complete and submit the form, including providing your treating physician’s name and phone number.

After 24 hours, you can start using your enhanced benefits.

Qualifying Conditions

  • Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
  • Cancer
  • Chronic kidney disease
  • Diabetes
  • Heart disease
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Huntington’s disease
  • Joint replacement
  • Lupus
  • Opioid misuse and addiction
  • Parkinson’s disease
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Sjögren’s syndrome
  • Stroke

Questions?

Call Delta Dental at 866-496-2371. Representatives are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET.

Helping You Save Money on Prescriptions in 2024

Through CVS Caremark’s new Cost Saver program powered by GoodRx, you’ll get the lowest prescription prices possible for non-specialty generic drugs in 2024, if you’re enrolled in K-C’s Medical Plan. The best part is that the savings will automatically be applied. Simply give your Medical ID card to your pharmacist when picking up a prescription, and CVS Caremark will take it from there.

CVS Caremark will automatically do a price comparison for any GoodRx discounts that can be applied to your prescription and apply it to your overall cost. This means when your pharmacist tells you the cost of your prescription, you’re automatically receiving the lowest cost available under K-C’s Medical Plan. And the amount you pay goes toward your annual deductible and out-of-pocket maximum.

Questions?

Contact CVS Caremark at 888-797-8911. Representatives are available 24/7, 365.

Did You Know?

You can fill non-specialty generic drugs at any pharmacy in CVS Caremark’s retail network, which includes independent and chain pharmacies (e.g., Walgreens, Walmart). To find an in-network pharmacy, go to caremark.com.

Important Claim Filing Dates

With the end of the year approaching, we want to remind you of these filing deadlines.

FSA and DCSA Expenses & Claims

  • You have until December 31, 2023, to incur expenses against your 2023 Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Spending Account (DCSA) balances.
  • You have until March 31, 2024, to submit eligible 2023 FSA and DCSA claims (incurred January 1 – December 31, 2023).
  • Visit netbenefits.com to request reimbursement of eligible 2023 FSA and DCSA expenses.

Education Assistance – New Extended Deadline

  • You have until December 31, 2023, to complete the required Education Assistance Reimbursement Form and upload it to Fidelity using netbenefits.com for processing. Included with your form should be your Team Leader signature and all required documentation (e.g., receipts, final grades/proof of completion). Any claims submitted after this deadline will be reimbursed from your 2024 allocation.

Questions?

For questions about FSA, DCSA, and Education Assistance, call the K-C Benefits Information Line at 800-551-2333 and select the Flexible Spending, Education Assistance, and Other Reimbursement Accounts option. Fidelity representatives are available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET.

2023 Health Tax Forms

Below is an overview of the health-related tax documents you may receive for 2023.

Form Description Timing Delivery
Form 1099-SA Shows funds withdrawn from an HSA in 2023; use to complete your tax return. Late January An electronic version of the form will be available on netbenefits.com > Health Savings Account > Tax Information. If you would like a paper copy mailed to you, you must elect US mail delivery by going to netbenefits.com > Health Savings Account > Update Personal Information > Communication Preferences.
Form 1095 Displays the months of the year that you and your eligible dependents were offered or enrolled in K-C medical coverage. February – March An electronic version of the form will be available on kcbenefitcompass.com by mid-February. If you elected to receive a paper copy, your form will be mailed in March.
Form 5498-SA Includes information about all HSA contributions made for 2023; for your information only. On or after May 31 An electronic version of the form will be available on netbenefits.com > Health Savings Account > Tax Information. If you would like a paper copy mailed to you, you must elect US mail delivery by going to netbenefits.com > Health Savings Account > Update Personal Information > Communication Preferences.

Questions?

  • For questions on Form 1095: Call the K-C Benefits Information Line at 800-551-2333 and select the Health & Welfare option. Empyrean representatives are available Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET.
  • For questions on Form 1099-SA and Form 5498-SA: Call the K-C Benefits Information Line at 800-551-2333 and select the 401(k), HSA, & Pension option. Fidelity representatives are available Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET.

New Name for Leave of Absence Support

K-C’s leave of absence administrator has a new name, Reliance Matrix (formerly known as Matrix). Reliance Matrix manages K-C’s Short-Term Disability, Parental Leave, Caregiver Leave, FMLA, and Military Leave benefits. Although their name and branding may look different, there is no change in the overall leave of absence process.

For more information on K-C’s leave of absence benefits, go to the Time Away page or contact Reliance Matrix at 866-658-3850, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET.

Did You Know?

If you’re enrolled in K-C’s Medical Plan, you have access to a virtual physical therapy program at no cost with Hinge Health. The virtual program allows you and your covered dependents an easier and more cost-effective way to receive care in the comfort of your own home for musculoskeletal pain (e.g., back, joint, muscle, etc.). This even includes a new women’s pelvic floor program for those who need pelvic strengthening during pregnancy, postpartum, menopause, and beyond. Go to hingehealth.com/kimberlyclark to learn more and get started.

Disclaimer

This site is provided to help Kimberly-Clark (K-C) employees better understand their benefit plans. It does not guarantee coverage under a plan and does not provide complete descriptions of K-C benefit plans. K-C reserves the right to change these plans at any time. In all cases, the formal Plan Documents will govern.

If you are an organized hourly employee covered by these plans, see your HR representative or other person designated at your unit for information on how your plan(s) may differ from the information on this site. You may also call the Benefits Information Line at 800-551-2333. Empyrean representatives are available Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET and Fidelity representatives are available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET. From outside the U.S., dial your country’s toll-free AT&T Direct Access number then enter 800-551-2333.