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Considering the past year ’ s claims experience for each plan and the inflationary pressures being experienced in the marketplace , renewal rates saw an extended health care premium increase for the first time in five years .
Detailed information on these coverage changes is included in the benefit booklets , available online at artabenefits . net , by clicking on “ Benefit Booklets ” under the “ Additional Information ” section located at the bottom of the webpage .
ARTA continues to review potential plan enhancements , while keeping the plan affordable for our covered members . Please continue to submit plan change suggestions that you think may be suitable for the Health Benefits Committee ’ s consideration . Suggestions may be mailed to the ARTA office or via email to info @ arta . net .
Highlights Include :
Cape Town | Stellenbosch | Kapama Private Game Reserve | Victoria Falls | Table Mountain | Cape Peninsula Tour | Kirstenbosch Gardens | Winery Tours And Tastings in the Western Cape | 6 Safari Game Drives | Sundowners | Bush Walks | 4 and 5 Star Lodging | All Meals Snacks and Local and Select Premium Drinks During 3 Night Stay at the Kapama River Lodge | Zambezi River Sunset Cruise | Boma Dinner | Full Day Tour of Victoria Falls | and Much More !!
What ’ s Included :

Explore Southern Africa

Join us on this amazing trip to South Africa and Victoria Falls ! Featuring wildlife , wineries , and waterfalls !
September 29-October 14 , 2023 Limited to 16-24 Guests
( Optional Extensions available to Chobe National Park , Botswana and Johannesburg / Rovos Rail Train Journey – Pretoria to Cape Town ) Hosted by : ��������������
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$ 7999 CAD , per person based on double occupancy | *+$ 1900 for single occupancy
To learn more or to reserve your spot : Visit arta . tripmerchant . ca / tour-item / explore-southern-africa-september- 29th-2023 / Password for Access : ARTATM18 ( password is case sensitive , enter exactly as shown ) Or email us at : info @ tripmerchant . com ( or call us at 1-800-481-9739 ext . 3 )
Trip Merchant provides ARTA members with a variety of travel options with exclusive travel savings and additional member benefits , including their Loyalty Program . Trip Merchant gives you more !
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