Members,
We are excited to announce the open enrollment for this plan to help you replace income if you face a short- or long-term injury or illness that would not allow you to work. This enrollment will run from November 15th, 2024 to December 31st, 2024 coverage will begin February 1st, 2025.
Your union representatives along with Railroad Marketing have constructed a plan that will provide essential coverages to you that are needed after your transition from MRL to BNSF. These coverages will pay you along with railroad retirement sickness benefits, the details are listed below. Being able to make ends meet during such an ordeal will give you some peace of mind during a stressful time.
Railroad Marketing Insurance Services has been assisting railroaders for over 50 years with these types of coverages and currently has over 35,000 policyholders throughout the country.
Plan Highlights
- 2 plan options in which you will receive either $2000 or $3000 a month in short-term disability benefits for 24 months with a 14-day elimination period.
- Coverage 24 hours per day for on and off-the-job injury, accidents, and sickness.
- Payroll Deduction for premiums.
- Guaranteed issue during open enrollment, pre-existing conditions apply.
- Eligibility based on former employees of MRL or newly hired in the territory.
There are several ways for you to enroll in this plan:
- Online Application
- Call Railroad Marketing office at 888-646-9951
- Or fill out the enrollment form and return it by fax, mail or email
We appreciate the opportunity to serve you with these benefits.
Thank you,
Railroad Marketing Insurance
*This is based on the projected RRB sickness benefit amount, these amounts can be confirmed by contacting your railroad retirement sickness benefit representative.