QUEBEC
CITY, June 2, 2023 /CNW/ - Caring for the
well-being and safety of its members and clients, Beneva
implemented measures to support those residing in areas affected by
the forest fires, including in Quebec, Nova
Scotia and Alberta. Beneva
will also be making a donation to the Canadian Red Cross to help
those in need.
"The forest fires currently raging are very concerning. We want
to show our solidarity with the communities impacted and we are
concerned by what our clients are going through. We want to show
them our support through the measures we are implementing," said
Jean-François Chalifoux, President and CEO of Beneva.
Beneva set up a psychological assistance telephone line,
operated by its partner Telus Health (formerly LifeWorks),
available for free for its clients. The phone line will allow those
impacted by the fires to benefit from up to three hours of
confidential support.
Access to prescription drugs is also made easier. Beneva will
allow pharmacists to accept early renewals of prescription drugs
forgotten during evacuations or lost in the fires. Therefore, those
covered by a group insurance can refill their medication, even if
the 30-day period since their last refill has not expired.
Insureds who cannot access their homes due to an evacuation
order can claim living expenses, according to the terms and
conditions of their home insurance contracts, for a period of 14
days. These additional living expenses include accommodations and
meals. Beneva is committed to supporting and accompanying its
insured members during this difficult time.
Donation to the Canadian Red
Cross
Beneva will make a $40,000 donation to the Red Cross Canadian
Disaster Relief Fund to support those impacted by the forest fires
raging from Western to Eastern
Canada. This donation will provide immediate emergency
relief to affected communities.
About Beneva
Created by the coming together of La Capitale and SSQ Insurance,
Beneva is the largest insurance mutual in Canada with more than 3.5 million members
and clients. It has more than 5,000 dedicated employees:
People looking out for people. Its human approach is rooted in the
mutualist values supported by its employees. With $25.1 billion in assets, Beneva positions itself
as a major player in the insurance and financial services industry.
Its head office is in Quebec
City.
Policyholders of
contracts issued by an insurance company of Beneva Group Inc. are
members of SSQ Mutual and La Capitale Civil Service
Mutual.
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SOURCE Beneva