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ARA GROUP BENEFITS PLAN: THE BEST CHOICE FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
The ARA Group Benefits Plan has covered members since 1952. This places it among the longest running and most stable association plans in Canada. Currently the Plan insures more than 3,000 members in all divisions of the ARA as well as associated members across Western Canada. Since inception all revenue generated from the Plan is used to support the ARA. By participating in the Plan, members are leveraging their investment and reap the rewards of having a strong voice for the Automotive Industry through the ARA. | |
In today's world an employee health plan is an essential part of any company's compensation package. It is one of the first things good employees look for in an employer. The ARA plan offers a full range of coverage selection to suit your individual needs. Rates are kept low and stable as the plan is self-administered by the ARA. The large size of the plan pool of members ensures small and mid-size companies gain the same advantage in rates as those of a large company. |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS |
Q. How do I know what Plan is right for me and how does the ARA Plan compare to other Plans? A. As an ARA member you are entitled to a free no-obligation review and consultation. A licensed Insurance Agent representing the ARA is available to you. Simply contact the ARA and ask to have an agent contact you. It is part of your membership and well worth taking advantage of. Q. How can the ARA offer rates lower and more stable than that of other Group Plans? A. The ARA is a not-for-profit association. It is your association. We can operate on much lower margins than companies relying on insurance premiums for 100% of their revenue. The plan is designed to help its members save costs, support industry, and keep those working in our industry healthy. |
Q. Is the ARA an insurance company? A. No, we are not an insurance company. The ARA Group Benefits Division administers an exclusive group benefits package offered to ARA members only. Our administrators work on behalf of you, the plan member, not an insurance company. We ensure you are properly assessed and given the benefits you are entitled to. Q. Can I change to the ARA Plan at any time or only when my existing plan expires? A. You can switch at any time. In fact we will take care of all the paperwork including notification to your existing insurance company. The process is seamless to you with no interruption in service coverage. Q. What information do you need? A. If you already have a plan, a copy of your last benefits billing. If not, we'd need basic information for each employee such as name, age, gender, marital status, number of dependents, etc. Your ARA Insurance Agent and Plan Administrators will walk you through the process…it’s painless. |
It is your association and your Group Plan. Why pay your competition for your benefits? Save costs, support your association, support your industry. Put your association to work for you. Call today and request your free, no-obligation assessment and quote. Automotive Retailers Association Group Benefits DepartmentPhone (604) 419 3629 |
