ABOUT.... INSURANCE

No matter what kind of member you are - self advocate, parent, family, staff, service provider, board, executive director, chapter, etc., you should know that The Arc is thinking about your insurance needs and how to meet them in the most available, inclusive and affordable ways possible.

The Arc is actively engaged in designing innovative life, health, property, liability and other individual and group insurance programs that will benefit people with mental retardation and their families as well as state and local chapters, by offering a sound choice for managing risks. Listed below are the current insurance programs of The Arc.

INSURANCE POLICIES PROVIDED AT NO CHARGE TO CHAPTERS OF THE ARC

The Arc Fidelity Bond Coverage: Provides protection for loss due to dishonest act by officers, volunteers or employees. The policy has a $100,000 limit (subject to a $7,500 deductible).


POLICIES AVAILABLE TO CHAPTERS OF THE ARC AT DISCOUNT RATES

The Arc Directors and Officers Liability Coverage:

Blanket Policy: Provides protection for the chapter's directors, officers, trustees, committee members, executive director and all employees for losses they become legally obligated to pay by reason of a wrongful act or alleged wrongful act, including legal costs. It is written with a limit of $1,000,000 per chapter with a $5,000,000 national aggregate.

Coverage with No National Aggregate: Provides same coverage as the Blanket Policy, except is written with limits of $500,000, $1,000,000 or $2,000,000 with individual chapter aggregates. For additional information and application forms, please contact:

Property and Casualty Insurance Coverage:  A flexible competitively priced, comprehensive property and casualty insurance plan that is designed to be purchased through your local agent, or directly from Palmer and Cay.   Plans available for both large and small, staff and non-staffed chapters.  For additional information and applications for chapter plans please contact:

PALMER AND CAY: 1-800-755-9594


INSURANCE POLICIES FOR WHICH MEMBERS OF THE ARC MAY QUALIFY

The Arc Security Life Insurance Plan for Persons with Mental Retardation: Provides protection up to $42,000 in increments of $3,000, at competitive rates, for persons with mental retardation from age 2 to 60, renewable to age 80. The minimum coverage of $3,000 is guaranteed for long-standing members of The Arc.

The Arc Security Life Insurance Plan for Families and Friends: Provides protection up to $300,000 for members of The Arc or their spouses. Proof of insurability required.

The Arc In-Hospital Dollars: Provides up to $200 per day coverage when confined in a hospital regardless of other plans in effect. Guaranteed to members of The Arc, subject to a limitation on pre-existing conditions.

The Arc Medicare Supplement: Provides supplemental insurance coverage for persons utilizing Medicare. Pays costs above Medicare coverage, subject to limitations. Guaranteed to members of The Arc. For additional information and application forms for the above policies, please contact:

SEABURY & SMITH : 1-800-503-9230


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