“Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up! Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it! - Michael Jordan
Inside this Issue:
- Billing Deadline
- MySunLife
- Support for those impacted by wildfire Western Canada
- Insurance Quality Recycled
- Why HUB?
- We work for you
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Contact us:
Email: GroupBenefits@ara.bc.ca
Phone: (604) 419-3629
Fax: (604) 419-0299
Monday, August 5, 2024
Billing Deadline
Please ensure any changes in staffing, coverage, etc… are submitted prior to August 28, 2024 for August billing.
All changes need to be in place in order to make the billing cycle. Updates filed after the 28th will show on the following month’s billing.
For New Addition, Changes, and Terminations, we would prefer a scanned and emailed copy to GroupBenefits@ara.bc.ca. We still need the originally signed enrollment form and change forms if you changing beneficiary, please mail these to the ARA office as normal.
New Hire email is sent out at the end of the Month
My Sun Life
The ultimate self-serve experience
Fast, Easy and Convenient – Paperless!
Here are just a few of things you can do on member website:
- Sign up for direct deposit and submit claims online for instant processing
- View claims statements as well as claims history
- View details of what’s covered under the plan
- Check when you are eligible for your next glasses or lens purchase, or next dental check-up
- Print an “all-in-one”coverage card – ID Card, Drug Card, and Travel Card
- Find out medical coverage information before travelling out-of-province
- Print and download claim forms
- Update personal information
- Complete a wellness assessment
- Learn how to achieve a healthy lifestyle
Support for those impacted by wildfires in Western Canada
We know that the fires in Estern Canada have devastating effects and may have caused you and/or you plan members to have to evacuate your homes quickly. Help to all those impacted is critical. We’re here and have put the following supports in place:
- Medications and medical equipment: if a plan member had to evacuate nad they were not able to get their medication or medical equipment, they can call us at 1-877-SUN-LIFE (1-877-786-5433) and we will help get what they need.
- The Client Care Centre (CCC): The team has activated processes to support the unique needs of any Clients impacted by an evacuation.
We’re thrilled to introduce the Insurance Quality Recycled Parts Program! This initiative is spearheaded by a newly formed ARA committee, bringing together leaders from the collision repair, vehicle dismantling, and recycling industries. Our mission is to improve the utilization of recycled parts in insurance claims — enhancing the synergy between repairers, recyclers, and ICBC.
We have identified five pillars to drive this change:
- Developing industry-wide best practices
- Advocacy
- Training
- Tools and Resources
- Partnership with Car-part.com
Join us in this exciting journey to create a more sustainable and efficient future for the automotive industry!
Automotive Retailers Association has teamed up with HUB International to offer specialized support for auto recyclers. By combining ARA’s deep industry knowledge with HUB’s extensive expertise, we provide tailored solutions that address the unique needs of recyclers.
Our collaboration includes in-house claims management and risk consulting, focusing on effective risk management strategies to safeguard your business, foster innovation, and ensure a prosperous future for our members. For more details contact:
Contact -Mani Sharma, CAIB, RIBO
AVP, Strategic Account Executive
400-32988 South Fraser Way
Abbotsford, BC, V2S 2A8
Ph: 604-850-4405
Email: mani.sharma@hubinternational.com
We Work For You
As your plan administrators we work for you and are here to help. We will post details on any updates on administrative procedures as processes evolve. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call or email them to us. We get answers to you as soon as possible.