# Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

Arkansas State University offers employees the ability to purchase Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&amp;D) insurance through UNUM.

- You may purchase insurance for yourself in increments of $25,000 up to a maximum benefit of five times your salary, or $250,000, whichever is lower.
- You may also purchase additional coverage for your family. If you purchase family coverage, your spouse is covered at 50% of your elected amount, and children to age 19 (or age 23 if students) are covered at 10% of your elected amount.
- UNUM is the carrier

<p class="callout info">Please note that you may be covered only once on the optional AD&amp;D coverage. You may be covered as an employee or a spouse, or a dependent child.</p>

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#### How to File an Accidental Death &amp; Dismemberment Insurance Claim

Arkansas State University’s Human Resources department will guide you through the process of filing an AD&amp;D insurance claim. HR will handle all necessary paperwork with the insurance provider to ensure a smooth and timely process. If you need to initiate a claim or have any questions, please contact [Human Resources](mailto:hr@astate.edu) directly for assistance.

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#### Additional Information regarding Accidental Death &amp; Dismemberment (AD&amp;D) can be found on the [ASU System Benefits Page](https://asusystem.edu/employee-benefits-human-resources-insurance-retirement/employee-benefits-faqs/)