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The New Zealand Firefighters Welfare Society
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Welcome Thank you for the chance to talk to you about the New Zealand Firefighters Welfare Society My name is _________ and I am __________ the ____________ of the Welfare Society. I’m here today to talk to you about the benefits of being a member of the Welfare Society
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About us We are an organisation run by Firefighters for Firefighters and their families We have been in operation since 1987 The Welfare Society will support you and your family in your times of need
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Our Structure AGM – Members Board Chairman Regional Reps/Board members Secretary – Treasurer Welfare Society Station Reps Senior Officer Controller Office Controller Marketing Coordinator
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Membership Membership is open to: – paid and volunteer firefighters – employees of the NZ Fire Service – Rural Firefighters – Airport Crash Fire Service Employees – employees of the Welfare Society – members of an Ambulance Service within NZ paid or Voluntary
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Membership continued – persons who have retired from or left the Fire Service – members and employees of the NZ Firefighters Credit Union – employees of the U.F.B.A – Appointed office holders of the Society – employees of the Firefighters Union
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Membership continued – employees of EMQUAL – any other person as approved by the Welfare Board – a members child upon reaching the age of 19 can join in their own right – junior volunteers from 16-19 years old Once you become a member you can remain a member as long as you continue to pay your contribution
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Benefits of being a member Holiday/convalescent homes – we have six homes throughout New Zealand – we have a reciprocal agreement with the NZ Army and NZ Police Welfare to use their holiday homes – homes available for $75.00 per night – homes sleep between six to eight people Discretionary loans and grants – In times of need the Welfare can help with loans or grants up to $500 ( loans only given to members 19 years and older )
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Benefits of being a member Ambulance Assistance Benefit – If you are taken ill and transferred to hospital we can assist with that cost up to $500 pa Gift Baskets – If you are taken ill or have an operation we will send you a gift basket Station Rep visits – A Welfare Society Station rep can visit you at home or in hospital if you are taken ill, have an accident or scheduled operation to ensure you have the support you require
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Benefits of being a member Hospital TV rental – where available members can have their TV rental paid for by the Welfare Travel Assistance – costs for out of town medical visits can be claimed at 30c per km – maximum $100 per claim and $250pa Hospital Parking – reimbursement of parking fees when you attend any hospital appointments - $150 pa
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Benefits of being a member Home help – If you a temporarily incapacitated members can claim $20 per day for home help – maximum $250 pa Hearing Aids – a contribution of $250pa towards hearing aids Corrective Lens – $150 - $300 contributed towards your first pair of corrective lens
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Benefits of being a member Child Birth – a payment of $50 per new born child will be made to members Adoption of a child – a payment of $250 per claim with a maximum of $500 pa to assistance with the adoption of a child Counselling – assistance of $150pa towards counselling costs
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Benefits of being a member Disaster Fund – assistance to members who get caught in times of a disaster Funeral Fund – access to funds up to the age of 65 years – $3000 per adult and $1000 per child
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Additional benefits This is not an insurance it is a mutual fund set up for firefighters by firefighters
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Healthcare 99 One of the advantages of being a member of the Welfare Society means you can apply to join Healthcare 99. – There are two options available to members Option A covers in and out of hospital costs Option B covers in hospital costs only The Board of the Welfare Society are the Trustees of the fund Aon is the claim Manager
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Healthcare 99 Contribution rates – These rates are per person effective from October 2014 – these may change at any time
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Optional Benefits As a member of the Welfare Society you have the choice of optional benefits through AON these include: – General Insurance – Accident and Trauma Insurance – Life Insurance – Income Protection You must state that you are a Welfare member when applying to get better rates
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How to become a member In front of you, you will have an application folder Inside the folder are all the forms and information that you will need to become a member of the Welfare Society Fill out your application form and return it to the office If your not a paid firefighter fill out the direct debit form also
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What next Once you have completed your application form and payment details and it has been signed and approved by a Board member/Regional rep you are a member in your own right under the rules of the Society. Once your first contribution payment is received you then become a full member of the Society under its rules.
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FAQs Q:Who owns the Welfare Society? A:Members own the Welfare Society Q:Who can join the Society? A:Anyone who has a close association with the Fire Service and is approved as a member by the Board of the Welfare Society Q:How much does it costs? A:Only $4.00 per week Q:How do I pay A:Either annually, monthly or fortnightly in advance by direct debit, internet banking or through the Fire Service payroll
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FAQs Q:How much is the funeral benefit? A:$3000 for the member or spouse $1000 for each child Q:What happens when I turn 65, can I remain a member? A:Yes, when you reach the age of 65 you pay only ½ the contribution rate and the funeral benefit ceases Q:What happens if I decide to leave the Fire Service? A:Once you become a member you can retain membership for as long as you continue to pay your contribution rate
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FAQs Q:Who owns Healthcare 99? A:Its members are its owners. It is a Mutual Trust It is not an Insurance Scheme Q:What do I need to take with me when I use the Holiday Homes? A:Food, Linen and toiletries Q:By paying $4.00 per week will my family enjoy the benefits outlined? A:Yes
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FAQs Q:Do I have to be a member to join the optional schemes? A:Yes Q:What happens when my children get older? A:When your children reach 19 they can apply to become members in their own right by paying their own contribution fee and getting full member benefits Q:If I die will my family be looked after A:Yes, your family will have 12 months free membership from the date of the last payment received from you. They can then join themselves
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Further information
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Thanks Thank you for your time and we look forward to receiving you new membership form soon.
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