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Winter 2023 | VOL . 32.2
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Margaret Sadler
ASSOCIATE EDITOR Marilyn Bossert
MANAGING EDITOR Robert Michon
COPY EDITORS AND PROOFREADERS Aaron Axline Vi Oko Tara Penner Bev Sawyer
Laurie Semler
CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Inge Coates Amanda Shaw
DESIGN Tony Esteves Yvette Le Virginia Quist
PRINTING Burke Group
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CANADIAN PUBLICATION AGREEMENT # 40033998
New Benefit ID Cards Change Required
Due to a printing error , the most recent benefit ID card ARTA mailed out is missing an “ ART ” prefix before your benefit ID number .
Your current healthcare providers will not be affected by this mistake if they have your benefit ID number on file . This missing prefix , however , may affect claims with new providers when setting up direct billing .
There are two solutions :
1 . Write “ ART ” on your benefit card , in front of your ID number , as shown in the example above . Future providers will need to include this prefix when inputting your ID number .
2 . Print a new ID card with the correct information from your myarta . net account .
As a non-profit organization , we are always trying to save administration costs for our benefit plan . Thus , please try to use one of these two fixes . If neither of these options work for you , please contact the ARTA office directly .
We apologize for this inconvenience .
This publication is provided for general information purposes only and is not meant as legal or other professional advice . You should not rely on , or take or fail to take any action , based upon the information provided in this publication . The views expressed in each article are the views of the author ( s ) of each article and do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Alberta Retired Teachers ’ Association or of the Association ’ s directors , officers , employees , and agents . If you require specific legal or professional advice on any issue , please consult a lawyer or other professional advisor . The Alberta Retired Teachers ’ Association , its directors , officers , employees , agents , and authors shall not be liable in any manner , or to any extent , for any loss , damage , or expense whatsoever , arising from or in connection with any use of or reliance on the information contained in this publication , including , but not limited to , any indirect or consequential damages .
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