1. 2006 Benefits

2. 2 Comprehensive Health Care Plan  Choice of POS or HMO or no coverage  Payroll deduction amounts:  Qualified change in status - report within 30 days in order to have coverage

3. 3 POS - Point of Service Aetna Open Access Managed Choice POS Network of participating providers Negotiated fees No primary care physician required (no gatekeeper) No referrals

4. 4 POS - Point of Service - cont’d Benefits available for out-of-network care Cost sharing - In-network provider - co-payments and coinsurance - Out-of-network provider - deductible and coinsurance

5. 5 HMO - Health Maintenance Organization Aetna Choice POS Participating providers only Primary Care Physician (PCP) required Referrals not required Lower out-of-network benefits Cost sharing: - In-network care: co-payments - Out-of-network: deductible and coinsurance

6. 6 POS - Pharmacy Benefits Aetna Open Access Pre-certification may be required Retail (up to a 30 day supply) - $15 copay for generic drugs - $25 copay for formulary brand-name drugs - $40 copay for non-formulary drugs Mail Order (up to a 31-90 day supply) - $30 copay for generic drugs - $50 copay for brand-name drugs - $80 for non-formulary brand-name drugs

7. 7 HMO - Pharmacy Benefits Aetna Choice Pre-certification may be required Retail (up to a 30 day supply at participating pharmacies) - $15 copay for generic drugs - $35 copay for formulary brand-name drugs - $50 copay for non-formulary drugs Mail Order (up to a 31-90 day supply) - $30 copay for generic drugs - $70 copay for brand-name drugs - $100 for non-formulary brand-name drugs

8. 8 Employee Assistance Program Aetna EAP Counseling sessions (up to face-to-face visits per counselable issue, per year Work/life services (legal, financial) Personal services (health & wellness, daily life) Complementary & alternative medicine resources (discounts on fitness centers, activities, and magazines) 24-hour telephonic access: 1-800-AETNA-EAP Web access: www.aetnaeap.com - Program: Aetna EAP - Company ID: MYMEIEAP

9. 9 Vision One Discount Program Available to all Aetna participants Eyewear discount program administered by Aetna Find participating providers - www.aetnanavigator.com

10. 10 Dental - PPO Aetna Dental PPO Individual calendar year deductible - $50 for individual - $150 for family Preventative care benefit = 100% Minor restorative care: 80% after deductible Major restorative care: 50% after deductible Annual benefit maximum: $2,000 Orthodontia: - 50% after deductible - Only for children - must apply before age 20 - Lifetime maximum: $2,500

11. 11 Dental - DMO Aetna Dental DMO Primary Care Dentist directs care Diagnostic & preventative care benefit = 100% Restorative care & oral surgery = fixed prices Orthodontia: - Screening Exam = $30 - Diagnostic Records = $150 - Adolescent Treatment = $1,945 - Adult Treatment = not covered - Orthodontic Retention = $275

12. 12 Flexible Spending Accounts Set aside pre-tax dollars Lower your taxable income Two separate accounts - one for Health Care, one for Dependent Care Must enroll within 30 days of hire date Submit claims for reimbursement - processed by ADP (Automated Data Processing) Use it or lose it Changes during the year only within 30 days of a qualifying life event

13. 13 FSA - Cont’d Health Care Account - $5,000 calendar year maximum - Eligible expenses include co-payments, coinsurance, deductibles, and eligible over-the-counter drugs - Health care premiums are not eligible expenses Dependent Care Account - Dependent Care - child care for dependent(s) under 13 while parents work or attend school full time - Care for incapacitated/elderly adults you claim on taxes - $5,000 calendar year maximum (may be less for highly- compensated associates)

14. 14 Life Insurance Non-contributory Life - Company pays for life insurance of 3 times annual eligible earnings Contributory Life - Associate may elect to pay for additional life insurance of up to 2 times annual eligible earnings - Apply within 30 days of hire, no statement of health necessary

15. 15 Retirement Program Company 6% 12% Associate 6% Match 401(k) Vanguard Company contribution based on 100% of base pay Maximum annual contributions subject to IRS limits.

16. 16 Resources Aetna Benefits: - http://www.aetnanavigator.com - POS Member Services: 1-888-632-3862 - POS Pre-certification: 1-800-962-6842 - HMO Member Services: 1-877-402-8742 - Dental Member Services: 1-877-238-6200 - Prescription Line for Providers: 1-800-238-6279 - Vision One Customer Service: 1-800-793-8616 MEI Retirement Plan: - http://www.vanguard.com - 1-800-523-1188 Flexible Spending Accounts: - http://www.flexdirect.adp.com - 1-800-252-6277

17. 17 Immediate Next Steps Review your plan summaries Make benefits elections for medical, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance coverages Designate life insurance and retirement plan beneficiaries