Last chance: Group insurance deadline extended for one last time!

Last chance: Group insurance deadline extended for one last time!

Insurance available to all RQD member categories: individuals, corporate delegates or associates.

NEW deadline: OCTOBER 31

This is a final attempt to accumulate the 100 membership applications necessary before October 31, 2023. If this number is not reached by then, the RQD cannot guarantee that group insurance will be offered at the same cost, and, the program may also be canceled.

During the RQD’s last Annual General Meeting and at an additional information session on November 2, 2022, the RQD presented a quote received from Medavie Blue Cross to offer its members group life, health, dental and critical illness insurance.

The RQD then sent out a survey to its members to find out how many people were interested in the proposed group insurance service, and whether it was a service that could be implemented. Over 120 people confirmed their interest in the proposed insurance, and based on the results of this survey, the RQD launched the program in August 2023, with a subscription deadline of September 15, 2023, with the aim of starting the program in early October. The desired number of subscriptions was not reached, and the deadline was extended for the 1st time to September 30.

We are currently at 50% of our target, and we invite you to share this information with anyone who might be interested, so that they can sign up for insurance by October 31.

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Frequently asked questions about Group Insurance:

Can delegates of corporate members sign up for RQD group insurance? 

Absolutely, delegates of professional or associate corporate members can subscribe to the group insurance offered by the RQD. If other employees wish to join, they must become individual members of the RQD (or 2nd delegate, if applicable).

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Would it be possible to enroll in the group insurance program after the deadline? My current group insurance coverage expires at the end of 2023.

Yes, it would be possible to enroll at a later date. Two annual enrolment periods will be open, and the exact dates will be communicated to you after the program is launched. However, please note that a minimum of 100 registrations is required before the deadline for the program to be activated. We therefore encourage you to subscribe early.

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When I tried to sign up for group insurance, I was redirected to update my profile in the member’s area. Does this mean I’m automatically enrolled in group insurance, or is there another procedure to follow?

Only after you have renewed your annual RQD membership in RQD and updated your profile will you be able to fill in the group insurance enrolment form in your member area, which must be completed to enroll in insurance.

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Can I fill in the enrolment form as soon as I complete my RQD membership/renewal?

No. Your membership must be validated by the RQD team and your payment made before you can complete the insurance registration form.

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Can a member already covered by the Union des artistes (UDA) also subscribe to the group insurance offered by the RQD?

Yes, absolutely. You can join the RQD group insurance plan even if you are already a UDA member.

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Who is considered a family member?

The following are considered family members: your spouse and dependent children under 18 years of age, or under 25 if a full-time student.