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Insurance and Other Benefits

U.S. Xpress offers a comprehensive benefits package that can be
tailored to fit your needs. We offer major medical plans with prescription
drug coverage, dental and vision insurance, voluntary life insurance
and AD&D, short and long term disability and 401(k) plan, . Complete
information can be obtained on-line at www.usxpress.com and log into
the Employee Sign-On at the bottom left side of the page or by calling
the Employee Benefits Department at 1-800-670-1915.
HIPAA Privacy Regulations

Notice of Privacy Practices

THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION
ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW
YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION.
PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.

As we work every day to operate your health plans, protecting the
confidentiality of your personal health information has always been
an important priority. We (the U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc. Employee
Benefit Plan or “the Plan”) are adopting policies to safeguard the privacy
and security of your personal health information and comply with federal
law (specifically, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act,
known as “HIPAA”).
Note: This notice covers you only if you are covered by health
benefits plan.
This notice explains:
• How your protected health information may be used and
disclosed, and
• What rights you have regarding your information
How the Group Health Plan May Use Your Information
In order to manage your health plan effectively, the Plan is permitted
by law to use and disclose certain information (called “Protected Health
Information”) in certain ways without your authorization:
For treatment. So that you receive appropriate treatment and care,
providers may use your Protected Health Information to coordinate or
manage your health care services. For example, your physician uses your
information when he or she consults with a specialist regarding your
condition.

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