Association Insurance
Group Insurance Designed for Associations.
What is Association Insurance?
Group Accident-Only Insurance designed for Associations to help their members bridge benefit gaps in their major medical insurance policies.
How does Association Insurance Work?
Association Executives can design the plan that is best for their membership.
- Accidental Medical Expense
- AD&D
- Cancer
- Heart Attack and Stroke
- Hospital Sickness
- Group Term
Why Do Associations Need It?
The GTL association insurance options are designed with flexibility in mind. Associations have the freedom to choose the policy benefits and limits to enhance their membership packages. Our benefits are designed to offer valuable cash benefits when members need them most.
Benefits range from $500 to $250,000 and can help cover:
Lost Wages
Living Expenses
Loss of Life
Deductibles
Prescriptions
Travel Accommodations for Treatment
Alternative Medicine
And More
3 Things to Know…
- Benefits can be packaged specific to the association needs.
- Benefits can be designed to bridge the gaps in the member’s other coverage.
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Benefits are paid directly to insured members.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Association Insurance
How do I get a quote for my Association?
Call Jeff Burman at 847-460-4757 or send him an email at jburm@gtlic.com.
How long does it take from quote to roll out?
It varies on the complexity of the product plans and how fast all parts of the team members work. The average time is 60 days.
Can various benefits be packaged together?
Yes, benefits can be packaged to meet the needs of your Association.
In which states are GTL products available?
GTL is admitted in 49 states plus Washington DC. (GTL is not in NY.). The Association products each have a unique state list which varies by benefits. Some states are Association filing states or Single Case filing states. A custom state list is built for each group and the groups set of benefits.
Can the GTL benefits be included in the member benefit package or are they sold separately?
GTL’s benefits are generally not sold separately. For group business, the GTL benefits are simply one of the many benefits the members receive. Upsell programs are available to enhance the base membership.
Does GTL or the association bill the member for these benefits?
The Association or the TPA will bill and collect from the member.
Does the association have to utilize a licensed Third-Party Administrator?
In most cases there needs to be a Third-party Administrator (TPA), as part of the program. Some exceptions do exist, and this will be determined as part of the quoting process.
Do the sales representatives have to be licensed agents?
The answer to this question depends on how the business will be sold. This too will be determined as part of the quoting process.
What states are the GTL products available in?
GTL is admitted in 49 states plus Washington DC. (GTL is not in NY.). The Association products each have a unique state list which varies by benefits. Some states are Association filing states or Single Case filing states. A custom state list is built for each group and the groups set of benefits.
Does the association have to be approved by the states to include or sell insurance?
Yes, in some states, there is a list of filing states that the Association must be filed and approved by the state prior to marketing in that state.
Can all associations include insurance benefits in membership?
If the Association is 3-5 years old and is a bona fide association they generally can include insurance.
What makes an association eligible to include insurance in their member packages?
They must meet the definition in the insurance code of a bona fide association.
Does GTL or the associations send out the member certificates of insurance?
The Association sends out the certificate of insurance to the member with their fulfillment kit for all new members.
Does GTL or the association handle customer service for insurance questions?
The Association or the TPA handles customer service. GTL will process the claims.
Does the member receive a policy from GTL?
No, the Master policy and the Master Application are between GTL, the carrier, and the Association group. The Association will send the individual member a certificate of coverage. GTL will create the certificates of coverage by product and state and send them to the Association for distribution.
Does GTL only sell accident insurance for Association groups?
No, GTL sells Accident insurance and Group Term Life insurance. We also have several riders available. The riders include Cancer Lump Sum, Hospital Indemnity, and several other benefits.
Do the associations’ marketing materials have to be approved by GTL?
All Marketing and Fulfillment must be reviewed and approved by GTL Compliance prior to its use in the marketplace.
This product and its features are subject to state availability and variability. The Policy has exclusions, limitations, reductions of benefits and terms under which the Policy may be continued in force or discontinued. Click here to view product disclosures.
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