The Benefits of the Group Insurance Scheme and more
The New Federation Chalets web site and Availability
The Federation chalets are now open all year round. View the new chalet web site, check availability, see some more photos and leave feedback.
The Group Insurance Scheme Provided by the South Wales Police Federation
These are some of the benefits of the Group Insurance Scheme for serving officers. You are paying for these benefits.....so make use of them!
Call Assist Breakdown Cover
With effect from 30th November 2011, contributions to the Group Insurance Scheme will increase from £20.95 to £21.85 per calendar month. This change will automatically occur in the November pay unless individuals specifically withdraw from making contributions.
The reason for the increase is that the South Wales Police Federation has negotiated the inclusion of 'Police Federation Rescue' which is.....
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Life Insurance
On death of a member or spouse/partner who are covered under the scheme the cash benefit detailed in the current benefits table will be paid (currently £110,000 for the member and £55,000 for partner/spouse). The policy is written in Trust so that if a member dies, the proceeds can be paid, by the Trustees, to the member's dependants quickly free of tax and without having to wait for probate.
Family Travel Policy
The main sections of cover are:
• Cancellation and curtailment up to £3,000
• Emergency medical expenses up to £5,000,000
• Personal Baggage up to £1,500
• Personal Money up to £500
• Public liability up to £2,000,000
• Personal Accident up to £20,000
Get more information here
Hospitalisation Benefit
Should a member be admitted to hospital in the UK immediately following an accident, incident or emergency, this benefit will pay £40 per night for up to five consecutive nights. Should a member be admitted to hospital in the UK for a planned procedure, a benefit of £40 per night will become payable after the first three nights for up to a further five consecutive nights.
See the pdf booklet for more information
Legal Expenses Cover
Legal expenses cover includes the following items. Please refer to the full booklet for comprehensive information.
- Employment Disputes
- Criminal Prosecution
- Consumer Disputes
- Peaceful Occupation
- Residential Protection
- Personal Injury
Denplan Key Cover
Key Dental Cover from Denplan provides the member with cover for treatment necessary as a result of a dental injury or emergency anywhere in the world.
Home Emergency Assistance - Emergencies covered are:
- Breakdown of the heating system
- Plumbing and drainage problems
- Home security including locks and windows
- Breakage or failure of your sole toilet unit
- Loss of domestic power supply
- Lost keys
- Vermin infestation
Critical Illness Cover for Serving Officers
The critical illness cover is £10,000 and must be claimed within 90 days of diagnosis with any of the below conditions. Please see the full booklet for relevant exclusions. This is a payment for diagnosis and the prognosis is irrelevant for these purposes.
RED ARC is an independent care advisory service specialising in welfare-based added value services.
The diagnosis of a serious health condition such as cancer, a heart attack, stroke or MS invariably means a worrying time for everyone close to the patient. That’s the time that you need access to someone who understands your condition and has the time to listen to your concern and allay your fears.
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IMPORTANT
Theresa May has now ratified the PAT ruling
Theresa May has now ratified the PAT ruling into the Winsor I recommendations. The PAT ruling will now be implemented in full and, if in accordance with the PAT judgement, should be implemented by 1st April, 2012.
You can view the Home Office Circular on the PAT ruling here
What does the PAT ruling on the Winsor recommendations mean for you.
You can read Ms May's speech in full here.
You can view the final ruling of the PAT into the Winsor 1 recommendations by clicking the link below.
Increases to Pension Contributions
You can view the latest HO Circular on the increases to your pension contributions here
Matrimonial Surgeries with Howells Solicitors
New dates have now been secured for our free surgeries with Howells Solicitors. If you have any matrimonial issues that you'd like to discuss in a confidential setting, contact the office to make an appointment.
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Roland Smith Insurance
At Roland Smith we currently arrange the car insurance for over 41,000 serving and retired police officers and the home insurance for over 23,000. This makes us one of the UK’s largest insurance arrangers for the police service.
To get a great deal on home and motor insurance, read more here
Forces Travel
Forces Travel has teamed up with exciting suppliers to offer amazing worldwide deals for the UK Police. Read more
