Healthcare 99 - Healthcare99 Newsletter (October 2005)
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Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Original Document - October 2005 (20.78kb)
Thanks
The Trustee wants to thank all members for their continued support since the inception of Healthcare 99. This support means that we now have a solid foundation from which we can move forward and introduce further enhancements to the fund
New Enhancements
· The maximum cost per event in both Options A&B has been increased from $30,000 to $60,000
· Clause f in the Terms and Conditions has been modified to allow the Trustee, in some instances, to offer financial assistance to members who are affected by this exclusion
New Rates – see enclosed brochure
*
Once again the contribution rates for the 60+ band –ie those members with the least disposable income - has been held (for the third year)
*
Only 2.5% increase for all other age bands (this is only an increase of between 28c - $1.14 per person per fortnight for Option A and an increase of between 14c – 67c for Option B per person per fortnight)
*
Remember only one annual increase
(if you move into another age band through the year you will remain on your current band until the next
annual increase)
'Firefighters helping Firefighters'
New Brochure
Included with this newsletter you have a new Information Brochure that includes the Rules of the Trust Fund, the Terms & Conditions, the current Contribution Rates & a Table of Benefits. To ensure that you
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receive your entitlements, please familiarise yourself with them.
Important Points to Remember
1.All In Hospital Procedures MUST have the PRIOR APPROVAL
of the Claims Manager
2. All claims must be submitted WITHIN 30 DAYS of being incurred
3.All claims submitted are subject to reimbursement at the sole discretion
of the Trustee.
If you have any queries on any of this information please contact our office on 0800 653 473 or our Claims Manager ie Aon Risk Services on 0800 50 51 52 and ask to speak to Mark Langford
From 9th November 2005 the new contribution rates will apply.
If we don't hear from you before 20th October 2005 we will adjust your contributions according to the new rates listed in the enclosed Brochure
Been Sick or had an Operation ?
Are You Entitled to any Welfare Benefits ?
Check out our webpage www.firefighters.org.nz for any Welfare Benefits that you may be entitled to – if you are in hospital, off work for two weeks; have to travel out of town for medical care etc you may be entitled to a Welfare Benefit
2 of 2 18/11/2005 6:28 p.m.
Thanks
The Trustee wants to thank all members for their continued support since the inception of Healthcare 99. This support means that we now have a solid foundation from which we can move forward and introduce further enhancements to the fund
New Enhancements
· The maximum cost per event in both Options A&B has been increased from $30,000 to $60,000
· Clause f in the Terms and Conditions has been modified to allow the Trustee, in some instances, to offer financial assistance to members who are affected by this exclusion
New Rates – see enclosed brochure
*
Once again the contribution rates for the 60+ band –ie those members with the least disposable income - has been held (for the third year)
*
Only 2.5% increase for all other age bands (this is only an increase of between 28c - $1.14 per person per fortnight for Option A and an increase of between 14c – 67c for Option B per person per fortnight)
*
Remember only one annual increase
(if you move into another age band through the year you will remain on your current band until the next
annual increase)
'Firefighters helping Firefighters'
New Brochure
Included with this newsletter you have a new Information Brochure that includes the Rules of the Trust Fund, the Terms & Conditions, the current Contribution Rates & a Table of Benefits. To ensure that you
1 of 2 18/11/2005 6:28 p.m. http://www.firefighters.org.nz/healthcare/Healthcare99Newsletter051...
receive your entitlements, please familiarise yourself with them.
Important Points to Remember
1.All In Hospital Procedures MUST have the PRIOR APPROVAL
of the Claims Manager
2. All claims must be submitted WITHIN 30 DAYS of being incurred
3.All claims submitted are subject to reimbursement at the sole discretion
of the Trustee.
If you have any queries on any of this information please contact our office on 0800 653 473 or our Claims Manager ie Aon Risk Services on 0800 50 51 52 and ask to speak to Mark Langford
From 9th November 2005 the new contribution rates will apply.
If we don't hear from you before 20th October 2005 we will adjust your contributions according to the new rates listed in the enclosed Brochure
Been Sick or had an Operation ?
Are You Entitled to any Welfare Benefits ?
Check out our webpage www.firefighters.org.nz for any Welfare Benefits that you may be entitled to – if you are in hospital, off work for two weeks; have to travel out of town for medical care etc you may be entitled to a Welfare Benefit
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