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From Our Partners Darlene Kirkpatrick | Division Manager, Third Party & Spending Account Administration, ASEBP Check Here Before You Check In! Travel is one of life’s many great pleasures — one that we hope you’re able to enjoy a lot more now that you’re retired. To help your trip go as smoothly as possible, the Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan (ASEBP) has put together a quick checklist to ensure that you have everything you need before you head out on your next adventure. Review Your Coverage You’ll want to ensure that you’re covered for medical emergencies in case something other than the travel bug decides to head your way. Which ARTA benefi t plan are you currently enrolled in? • Total Health • Ultimate Health If you aren’t enrolled in either of these plans, you don’t have emergency travel benefi ts as part of your ARTA retiree benefi ts. You can give us a call to upgrade to a travel plan today at 1-855-444-ARTA (2782). Extend Your Coverage If you’ll be living like a local for more than ninety-two days, you can extend the travel coverage included in the Total and Ultimate Health plans with our Supplementary Travel Insurance. Coverage can be extended in blocks of fi fteen days and is automatically renewed every year. Be sure to purchase this coverage before your trip begins by calling us at 1-855-444-ARTA (2782). Check Your Prescriptions Make sure you have enough medication on hand to get you through your trip. If you need to request an early refi ll before you leave, please contact us at 1-855-444-ARTA (2782). Update Your Contact Information If you’ll be away from home for an extended period, make sure we have a way to get in contact with you. You can update your email, phone numbers, and mailing address easily on the ARTA Members Health Care Account web page. Simply visit the Edit User Profi le page found under the Profi le tab once you’ve logged in. Know Whom to Call Your emergency travel benefi ts are provided by Allianz Global Assistance. You should contact Allianz — not us — in the event of a medical emergency outside your home province. Canada/U.S. (toll-free): 1-844-996-9003 Any other country (collect): 1-519-342-0142 Allianz’s contact information is also provided on the back of your ARTA Benefi ts ID card — so be sure to take the card with you on your trip. With these items taken care of, all that’s left to do is to enjoy your trip! And remember, no matter where life’s travels take you, your ARTA retiree benefi ts are with you every step of the way. Bon voyage! ● news&views AUTUMN 2018 | 65