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ACS Group Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Acceptance is guaranteed for all eligible members and society affiliates residing in the United States* (except territories), Puerto Rico, or Canada (except Quebec). Acceptance is also guaranteed for your lawful spouse/domestic partner and unmarried dependent children between the ages of 1 and 26 (including legally adopted children and stepchildren).

*Certain state eligibility restrictions apply.

Select your benefit level from $50,000 to $500,000 (in $50,000 increments). Then decide if you want coverage for yourself or for your entire family. If you also elect spousal/domestic partner coverage, their maximum benefit will be equal to 50% of your benefit. The maximum benefit payable for dependent children will equal 5% of your benefit.

You will be paid a percentage of your total benefit amount when the following losses are suffered, as detailed below.

100% benefit covered for:

  • Accidental loss of life
  • Loss of two limbs
  • Loss of sight in both eyes
  • Loss of one limb and sight in one eye
  • Loss of speech and hearing
  • Loss of movement of both upper and lower limbs (quadriplegia)

75% benefit covered for:

  • Loss of movement of both lower limbs (paraplegia)

50% benefit covered for:

  • Loss of one limb
  • Loss of sight in one eye
  • Loss of movement of both upper and lower limbs on one side of body (hemiplegia)
  • Loss of speech or hearing

In the event of multiple injuries to a single insured person, no more than the maximum benefit will be paid for all injuries.

The following losses are covered when they result from and occur within 120 days after accidental bodily injuries are sustained by the insured:

  • Loss of hand means actual severance through or above the wrist
  • Loss of foot means actual severance through or above the ankle
  • Loss of sight must be entire and irrecoverable

Benefits are not payable for any loss due to intentionally self-inflicted injury or suicide while sane or insane; disease; infection (except for infections which occur through an accidental cut or wound); or war (including acts of war) other than as a victim.

Monday - Friday
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT

Have More Questions?

View the ACS Group High-Limit Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Brochure for further details

Or, if you'd rather speak with an expert, our helpful ACS insurance specialists are happy to answer any additional questions you may have.

Call (800) 752-0179
Email customerservice@acsplanadministrator.com

The ACS Group Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance plan is underwritten by New York Life Insurance Company, 51 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010 on Policy Form GMR, Plan G29203/FACE. Complete details, including features, costs, eligibility, renewability, limitations, and exclusions are in the Certificate of Insurance.

New York Life Insurance Company, founded in 1845 and a recognized leader in the group insurance field, is one of the largest and most respected life insurance companies in the nation. New York Life has received the highest financial strength ratings currently awarded to any U.S. life insurer from all four of the major credit rating agencies: A.M. Best (A++), Fitch Ratings (AAA), Standard & Poor's (AA+), and Moody's Investors Service (Aaa).**

**Third-party rating reports as of 11/17/2023.

New York Life is licensed / authorized to transact business in all of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Canada. However, not all group plans it underwrites are available in all jurisdictions. Please check the applicable insurance brochures for current availability.

New York Life's state of domicile is New York, and NAIC ID # is 66915.