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Say hello to exclusive savings on home insurance through belairdirect.

You need great coverage that can keep up to your schedule.  Luckily, our official partner, belairdirect, has got you covered.

We’ve teamed up with them to score special deals on insurance that’s tailored just for you, as a member of BCGRA.  Belairdirect helps simplify insurance for you to make life easier.  You’ll enjoy enhanced home coverage with their Affinity Plus endorsement.  Plus, a suite of helpful digital tools that make managing your insurance a breeze!

More than just a policy                                                                                                When you get insurance through belairdirect you’re also supporting BCGREA.

Get your quote today and mention that you are a BCGREA member.

Visit belairdirect.com/savings or call 1-833-887-4626.

Johnson is committed to BCGREA members with access to exclusive savings and benefits on MEDOC® Travel Insurance, Extended Health Care, Dental Care and Prestige Travel Insurance.

Travel Insurance that’s packed and ready.

BCGREA members have access to great travel coverage with MEDOC® through Johnson Insurance.

For often less than the cost of purchasing insurance for multiple trips separately, you can enjoy an unlimited number of trips through the policy year.  You’ll always be prepared.

With MEDOC®, you’ll receive:

  • Emergency medical coverage
  • Trip cancellation, interruption, and delay coverage2
  • Baggage protection
  • And much more!

Give Johnson a call at 1-866-606-3362 or visit Johnson.ca/MEDOC to get a quote and finalize your coverage.

Extended Health Care (EHC)

BCGREA members in good standing may apply for EHC coverage within 60 days of terminating group insurance coverage without having to submit medical evidence for eligibility. Members without group insurance coverage or those applying outside the 60-day eligibility period require medical evidence of insurability for EHC.

Dental Care

Members who apply for Dental Care within 60 days of terminating group coverage are exempt from prorated maximums in the first calendar year.

Prestige Travel Insurance (only available with the extended health care plan)

  • Up to $10 million in emergency medical coverage, including coverage for COVID-19 related medical emergencies
  • Trip cancellation, interruption, and delay coverage2 is available if you are unable to travel or have to interrupt your trip due to you or your travel companion contracting COVID-19.
  • Unlimited number of trips outside Canada of up to 62 or 93 consecutive days, depending on your Base Plan selection.

Call Johnson or visit our website today to see how much you could save: 1.866.799.0000  l  bcgrea.johnson.ca

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Johnson Insurance is a tradename of Johnson Inc. (“JI”), a licensed insurance intermediary, and operates as Johnson Insurance Services in British Columbia and Johnson Inc. in Manitoba. Home policies underwritten, and claims handled, by Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Company of Canada (“RSA”) in Quebec and underwritten exclusively, and claims handled, by Unifund Assurance Company (“UAC”) in the rest of Canada. Described coverage and benefits applicable only to policies underwritten by UAC or RSA. Home insurance not available in NU. JI, UAC and RSA share common ownership. Eligibility requirements, limitations, exclusions, additional costs and/or restrictions may apply, and/or may vary by province or territory. 1Enhanced Water Coverage is not available in SK, YT, or NT and only available on certain home insurance products. MEDOC® is a Registered Trademark of JI. MEDOC® Travel Insurance is underwritten by RSA and administered by JI. Valid provincial or territorial health plan coverage required. Travel Assistance provided by Global Excel Management Inc. The eligibility requirements, terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions which apply to the described coverage are as set out in the policy. Policy wordings prevail. 2Coverage for Trip Cancellation begins the day of booking your trip provided your insurance is in effect. If a trip is booked prior to Trip Cancellation insurance being in effect, coverage for that trip will begin the day that the insurance premium is paid and the policy is issued. Trip Cancellation, Interruption & Delay Insurance benefits apply only to travel arrangements booked prior to departure. 3A maximum number of consecutive days applies to each trip outside of Canada, and varies by your available plan. 4Discounts on home insurance applicable to principal residence only and only on home policies underwritten by RSA or UAC. Described coverage and benefits applicable to policies underwritten by UAC or RSA. Call 1.866.606.3362 for details.

Endless Savings and More (ESM)
Discounts on your smart phone for BCGREA Members

Download the BCGREA version of the ESM App to save on every day purchases from hundreds of businesses including national and chain retailers, service and travel providers.

To get the ESM App, go to your app store (Google or Apple). When you first download the ESM app, you will be asked for the BCGREA “organization code”. It’s: bcgrea

For complete details, view the BCGREA Welcome Letter 

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Collette Travel

They say travel is one of the best ways to truly learn about a destination. It has the unique ability to teach us new information, broaden our horizons, and stir our sense of curiosity. Whether you wish to savor new cuisines, immerse yourself in a culture completely unlike your own, or see an historic landmark you’ve only read about in books, Collette can help make your travel dreams a reality.

With 100 years of guided touring experience, over 160 tours to all seven continents, and full-time industry-leading tour managers, Collette makes sure you’re in good hands. Combined with more local cuisine, more inclusive activities, and more flights out of any gateway, Collette takes care of all the details so you don’t have to.

With the offer code BCGREASAVE, British Columbia Government Retirees Employees Association members receive a discount on seasonal offers, up to $500* per person. Plus, members are also entitled to $100 off all tours in addition to any retail offers. Don’t forget to mention your membership to the BCGREA and the code BCGREASAVE when you book!

Travel far, travel often, and travel for less with Collette.

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Trip Merchant

Welcome to your new BCGREA (BC Government Retirees Association) travel website by Trip Merchant. This website is password protected for members only access. Click on this link https://bcgrea.tripmerchant.ca/.  Once you click on it, you will have to enter your password, which is BCGREATM18. If your computer asks you if you want to save your password, select “yes” so that you don’t have to re-enter your password each time.

Trip Merchant, has negotiated special membership savings directly with travel suppliers, some as much as a 30% savings on travel experiences. Trip Merchant works with a wide variety of travel suppliers that represent different travel styles in order to accommodate many traveler preferences.

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Manulife: BCGREA Guaranteed Issue Life Insurance

Are you finding it difficult to obtain affordable life insurance because of your age or health?

If you are aged 50 to 85, inclusive, and a Canadian resident, you can apply for BCGREA Guaranteed Issue Life insurance. You don’t have to undergo a medical exam or answer a medical questionnaire when you apply – so your acceptance is guaranteed upon receipt of initial payment.

Coverage is available in amounts from $2,500 to $10,000. Once your coverage is approved, and as long as you continue to pay your premiums, your premiums will never increase and your coverage will never decrease.

(Underwritten by The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company.)

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HearingLife and National Affiliates

Welcome BCGREA members, to your Hearing Care Benefits Program!

BCGREA has teamed up with the professionals at HearingLife to provide the very best hearing care services to all its Members. HearingLife and its Network Partners have over 350 clinics across the Nation and form the largest network of Hearing Health care providers in Canada.

Why Register?

Your Health matters! Let us illustrate…

The HearingLife member Advantage program provides BCGREA members and their family with exclusive discounts and offers to improve their hearing health.  Register at the link below to receive your Advantage Club Pass card which has detail of your Member special benefits as a result of BCGREAs partnership with HearingLife.

To begin registering now, visit https://hearinglifeadvantage.ca/bcgrea/

Contact HearingLife at 1-888-289-4391.

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Tires 2 Go Mobile Tire Shop

Tires 2 Go is your full service mobile tire shop.
Products & Services:
– New Tires (Michelin, BFG, TOYO, Goodyear, and more)
– Tire Installation & Balancing
– TPMS Sensors (including installation)
– Tire Repairs
– Commercial Tires & Fleet Service (call for details)
Call today to get your tire work done direct at your location!
604-217-9514
778-878-0629

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Park’N Fly

Park’N Fly is Canada’s leading airport parking company. With a network that spans coast-to-coast, we currently operate in Vancouver, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and Halifax.

BCGREA members receive a discounted parking rate with Park’N Fly.

To access the discounted rate, visit the BCGREA dedicated parking page where you can reserve and save.

Park’N Fly’s Mobile App
Travellers can also reserve and save using the discount code via the mobile app. Travellers can Reserve, Park, Scan, Pay’N Go through the comfort of the Park’N Fly mobile app.

Using the app, travellers can reserve, add payment details, scan into the secured facilities and park, all from the palm of their hand. Visit www.parknfly.ca/app for details and download.

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BC GOVERNMENT RETIRED EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION
PO Box 26067, West Kelowna RPO, West Kelowna, BC V4T 2G3
Tel: 250-751-8814 | Email: info@bcgrea.ca