WCS offers a host of rich benefits. See benefit cards below for more information:
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Medical Insurance
Aetna
866-276-1945
www.aetna.com
2025 Aetna OA Select Benefit Summary
2025 Aetna Choice POS II Benefit Summary
Aetna is Wildlife Conservation Society's medical vendor. Through Aetna, employees have access to several medical resources, including:
- Aetna Concierge - available Monday-Friday 8 AM - 6 PM in your time zone at 866-276-1945
- Aetna Back & Joint Care
- Teladoc
- CVS Minute Clinic - open 7 days a week
- Aetna Mobile App
- Aetna Transform Oncology
- Aetna Fitness Reimbursement Program (full-time, non-retiree status employees only)
- Aetna Health Your Way
Vision Insurance
Aetna Vision
866-276-1945
www.aetnavision.com
The Aetna Vision plan is offered alongside WCS' Aetna Medical plans; if you enroll in a WCS Aetna Medical plan, you are automatically enrolled in vision coverage.
In addition to out-of-network coverage, subscribers to the Aetna Vision plan have access to an array of national retailers, available both in-store and online, including:
- LensCrafters
- Ray Ban
- Oakley
- Target Optical
- Pearle Vision
- Contacts Direct
- Glasses.com (online)
Transform Oncology
http://www.aetna.com/cancersupport
You MUST be enrolled in the Wildlife Conservation Society's medical insurance through Aetna to participate. Transform Oncology uses genomic testing results at the point of prescribing to help patients start on the best treatment faster and, in addition, matches eligible patients to clinical trials. Participants have access to an experienced personal navigator to help with care coordination, Aetna's Cancer Support Center, and the Guided Genetic Health® program: genetic counseling and testing can help guide your treatment and assess your risk of developing other forms of cancer.
Aetna Back and Joint Care
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You MUST be enrolled in the Wildlife Conservation Society's medical insurance through Aetna to participate. The program helps you improve your quality of life by helping you manage and reduce your chronic musculoskeletal pain without surgery or drugs. It also offers innovative digital programs for back, knee, hip, neck, and shoulder pain in easy-to-do 15-minute exercise therapy sessions. Eligible participants will receive access to exercise therapy, motivational coaching, one-on-one support, and education that is tailored to the participant’s specific needs.
NEW! Women's Pelvic Health through Aetna Back and Joint Care sets a new standard for accessible pelvic healthcare, supporting women through pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause. The Women's Pelvic Health pathway offers same-day video visits, customized exercise programs, health coaches, and urogynecologists.
Learn more about the Women’s Pelvic Health Program.
Aetna Fitness Reimbursment Program
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To participate, you MUST be enrolled in the Wildlife Conservation Society's medical insurance through Aetna. WCS offers complimentary access to the Aetna Fitness Reimbursement Program, providing up to $250 annually for gym memberships, group exercise classes, weight management programs, personal training, nutrition counseling, exercise equipment, and fitness tracking devices. This benefit is available to both you and your family at no additional cost.
How to Sign Up:
- Visit: www.aetna.rewards.huskwellness.com
- Click: the “Register” button
- Enter: your personal information
Dental Insurance
Delta Dental of NY
800-932-0783
www.deltadentalins.com
Managing your dental care has now been made easier! Access your resources here, including your dental plan summary, member flyers, and value adds from Delta Dental.
Dental Insurance at The Wildlife Conservation Society is administered by Delta Dental of New York. Under the Dental PPO plan, subscribers have rich in-network coverage and the option to seek out-of-network providers. For more information, please visit the Delta Dental website.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Inspira Financial (Formerly PayFlex)
844-729-3539
www.inspirafinancial.com
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (Healthcare FSA)
At the Wildlife Conservation Society, all employees can enroll in a Healthcare FSA, regardless of their enrollment in the WCS medical plan (Aetna). Healthcare FSAs cover qualified healthcare services and medical expenses. The 2025 contribution limit is $3,300.
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA)
All employees who have an eligible, tax-dependent child(ren), parent, or grandparent can enroll in a DCFSA. Eligible expenses include:
- Nursery, pre-school, or before/after school care for dependents up to age 13
- Elder day care for spouses, parents, and grandparents unable to take care of themselves.
The contribution limit for 2025 is $5,000 ($2,500 if married and filing separate tax returns).
WCS will allow employees to contribute up to the IRS maximum.
Life Insurance
Sun Life Financial
800-247-6875
http://www.sunlife.com/us
WCS provides you with Basic Life and AD&D insurance through Sun Life at no cost to you, based on your tenure with WCS. Employees are automatically enrolled in the life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) plan on the first of the month following three (3) months of employment.
| Years of Service | Benefits | Plan Summary |
| <10 years | 1x your basic annual salary up to $500,000 | Basic Life Plan Summary - 1x |
| >10 years | 2x your basic annual salary up to $500,000 | Basic Life Plan Summary- 2x |
In addition to employer paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance, all employees have the ability to purchase additional life insurance for themselves and eligible dependents. Benefits include the following:
- Employee Benefit: Up to 5x your base annual salary, up to $500,000 in increments of $10,000
- Spouse Benefit: Up to $150,000 in increments of $5,000
- Child(ren) Benefit: $5,000 or $10,000
- Important Note: The amount you select for your spouse and child(ren) cannot exceed 50% of the employee coverage
Voluntary Life Insurance Benefit Summary
Evidence of Insurability Application
Voluntary Identity Theft Protection
Allstate
800-789-2720
www.myaip.com
WCS offers Identity Theft Insurance through Allstate Identity Protection, designed to help you protect your data, identity, and credit. This coverage allows Allstate tracks if your information has been included in potential data breaches and helps resolve fraud on your behalf.
Voluntary Accident Insurance
MetLife
800-438-6388
https://www.metlife.com/info/WCS/
Accident insurance reimburses you for medical expenses related to accidental injuries such as broken bones, burns, torn ligaments and much more. Get reimbursed between $50 to $15,000 depending on your injury and treatment.
Important Note: This plan also offers an annual $50 Health Screening Benefit payment for all family members enrolled.
Voluntary Critical Illness
MetLife
800-438-6388
https://www.metlife.com/info/WCS/
Protect yourself and your family financially in the event of a serious illness diagnosis such as cancer, heart attack, stroke and kidney failure. If you or a covered family member are diagnosed with a critical illness, you will receive a lump-sum benefit paid directly to you to use however you choose.
Voluntary Hospital Indemnity
MetLife
800-438-6388
https://www.metlife.com/info/WCS/
Hospital Indemnity Plan Summary
Hospital indemnity insurance pays a flat dollar amount when you and a covered dependent are admitted to the hospital due to sickness, injury, other hospital stays such as the birth of a child.
Pension Plan
Transamerica
888-618-8435 (reference company code XBE34 when calling)
https://cirsplans.org/cirs-plans/pension/
Transit Benefit
TransitChek
866-855-8908 (reference company code XBE34 when calling)
TransitChek website
Premium TransitChek is an employee benefit program which enables you to deduct up to $325 per month on a pre-tax basis. For more information you can visit their website at http://www.transitchek.com/.
How To Enroll Online:
- Click the Order & Manage My TransitChek at the top of the page
- Select TransitChek Premium
You can also call TransitChek at 888-618-2435. Either option will require you to provide our company code of XBE34 and your employee ID number.
WCS will allow employees to contribute up to the IRS maximum.
Work-Life Assistance Program (WLAP)
Corporate Counseling Services, Inc. (CCA)
800-833-8707
www.ccainc.com (company code: WCS)
The WLAP provided by Corporate Counseling Associates (www.ccainc.com) offers confidential consultation and referral services for employees and their loved ones. They can help with family problems, stress, financial and legal issues, child and elder care, substance abuse, marital problems, depression, grief, health, fitness, and professional growth.
To get started or learn more, call 800-833-8707 or visit their website. Use our company code (WCS).
Disability
First Reliance Standard
800-351-7500
Policy number: 106639
Long-term Disability Plan Summary
Disability insurance pays a portion of your income if you can’t work for an extended period of time due to an injury, illness, or pregnancy. Expenses do not stop once you become disabled; therefore, disability insurance can help pay for things such as utilities, rent/mortgage, childcare, loans, and more.
- Short-term Disability Insurance: WCS offers short-term disability for non-work-related illnesses or injuries lasting more than five (5) working days [seven (7) calendar days] up to twenty-six (26) weeks. The maximum weekly benefit under this plan is $170. Please contact the WCS Service Team to learn more.
- Long-term Disability Insurance: WCS offers long-term disability coverage that is insured by First Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company. This plan covers illnesses or injuries that last more than twenty-six (26) weeks. The benefit under this plan is 60% of your salary up to a monthly maximum benefit of $10,000.
Thrive Global
Thrive Global is a well-being and productivity mobile app available through the App Store or Google Play Store. After creating an account (group code: ThriveWCS), employees can access the latest science, influencer storytelling, and performance-enhancing strategies.