Effective Plan Dates: Jan 1, 2026 — Dec 31, 2026

Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment

Catholic Dioceses of Columbus provides a life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment benefit (AD&D) for all full- time employees.

  • The benefit is a flat $50,000 of coverage.
  • The benefit reduces by 15% at age 70, an additional 45% at age 75 and an additional 10% at age 80.
  • The coverage terminates when you retire.

Voluntary Life/AD&D

You’re able to purchase additional amounts of life/AD&D coverage to meet your individual needs. Voluntary Life/AD&D is available for employees, spouses and children. If voluntary life is elected, voluntary AD&D is automatically matched. The benefit reduces by 35% at age 70 and an additional 15% at age 75. The coverage may be continued or ported upon termination of active employment.

Amount of coverage Guarantee Issue Limit
Employee coverage Increments of $10,000 to a maximumthe lessor of 7 times your salary or $500,000 $350,000
Spouse coverage (employee must elect in order to cover spouse) Increments of $5,000 to a maximumof $250,000 $100,000
Child coverage to age 26 (employee must elected in order to cover child) Flat $25,000 benefit $25,000
Age Employee & Spouse Monthly Rate per $1,000
Under age 24 $ 0.090
25 – 29 $ 0.090
30 – 34 $ 0.100
35 – 39 $ 0.120
40 – 44 $ 0.180
45 – 49 $ 0.230
50 – 54 $ 0.420
55 – 59 $ 0.620
60 – 64 $ 0.640
65 – 69 $ 1.100
70 – 74 $ 2.840
75 + $ 11.390
Child Rate $ 0.225

Amounts over the guaranteed issue limit require Evidence of Insurability and approval before these amounts are effective.

Calculate Your Cost Example You
Step 1 Using the table, enter the rate that corresponds with your age. $0.090
Step 2 Enter the desired coverage amount. $100,000
Step 3 Divide Line 2 by $1,000. 100
Step 4 Multiply Line 1 times Line 3 to calculate your monthly cost. $9.00

Why Do I Need Life Insurance?

Ask yourself this:  In the event of my death, how would my family …

  • Pay final expenses?
  • Pay off debt?
  • Pay for daily living expenses?
  • Replace Your Income?
  • Maintain financial stability?
Catholic Diocese of Columbus LBT Brochure with LTC w rates
Basic Life_Class 1_Benefit Summary
Vol Life_Class 1_Benefit Summary

Life and AD&D Insurance