The PEI Harness Racing Industry Association is pleased to offer eligible Island industry participants the opportunity to join a group Benefits Program.
The PEIHRIA has been working with a Benefits Consulting Firm and has developed a proposed Benefit Program, which includes affordable Life insurance, Medical/Drug, and Dental benefits for plan members and dependents.
RWAM Insurance will underwrite the Benefits Program and requires a minimum of 50 members to enroll. The PEIHRIA will subsidize $20 of the monthly member premiums to promote eligible Island horsepeople to enroll.
The Benefits Program coverage will be effective July 1st, 2021, and there will be no medical evidence requirements, providing members submit completed Member Enrolment Form and Pre-Authorized Payment instructions by May 28, 2021. Premiums can be paid via pre-authorized bank debit, or Credit Card.
Applications for enrollment after May 28, 2021, will require medical evidence, and coverage is therefore not guaranteed.
PEIHRIA has retained a consulting firm, The Leslie Group Limited, to assist with the set-up and ongoing management of our new program. They have previously set up and currently manage similar industry programs in Ontario.
The new program provides enhanced coverage and lowers costs versus traditional Individual medical and dental programs available in the marketplace. In addition, most individual programs do not allow applications beyond age 60 and will have reduced benefits and termination ages. Coverage under the Benefits Program will be outlined in the RWAM member booklet.
This Life/Health/Dental Program will be available to all eligible Island horsepeople who:
1. Are 19 years of age or older
2. Under age 75
3. Are an active member of Standardbred Canada or work for an active member of Standardbred Canada
To enroll, the following needs to be provided:
1. Completion of RWAM Insurance enrolment form
2. Completed agreement for Pre-Authorized bank withdrawal or credit card information for monthly premiums
3. Proof of PEI residency (i.e. government bill) and copy of PEI health card
4. Provide a copy of your Standardbred Canada membership or letter of employment from a Standardbred Canada member
Click here to discover more information about the program and to find the required forms that need to be printed off and filled out. Those wishing to participate in the program can mail, email, or fax completed forms to the PEIHRIA. Please contact Julie @ 902-569-1682 if you have questions or require further assistance.
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