INSURANCE

This policy provides coverage for injuries as a result of an accident only. The coverage is not designed to be a primary policy. It is designed to be complementary coverage that picks up where any other coverage, whether provincial health coverage, private medical or dental coverage, coverage which is provided by car insurance policies, etc. may leave off or expire. For example, where a cadet requires chiropractic treatment as a result of an injury and has coverage under another benefit plan providing similar benefits, plans will be coordinated.

WHO IS COVERED?

Canadian Cadets under age 19 (including visiting foreign cadets no older than 21), all League members, volunteers, escorts, full-time employees, are covered under this policy. The age limit under this policy is 89 years of age.

It is very important to note that the insurance policy will only cover individuals who have a formal status with the ACLC either as members, as sponsors or as registered volunteers. It is strongly recommended that all volunteers with a Cadet Corps be enrolled in the ACLC under its Membership Policy or as a screened volunteer in order to be protected.

WHAT COVERAGE IS PROVIDED?

In general terms, the following benefits are provided under the accident policy:

• Accidental death and dismemberment benefit.
• Accident Reimbursement Benefits include expenses incurred for: hospital services; licensed ambulance services; the employment of a registered nurse; reasonable and customary treatment by a licensed chiropractor or osteopath; rental of crutches, wheelchair and appliances or hospital-type bed; prescription drugs; cost of splints, trusses and braces; physiotherapy when recommended by a legally qualified physician or surgeon; the initial purchase of a hearing aid, glass eye or orthopedic prosthesis; x-rays.
• Accidental dental expense benefit.
• Rehabilitation benefit.
• Repatriation benefit.
• Family member transportation benefit.
• Home alteration and vehicle modification benefit.
• Seat belt benefit.
• Tutorial expenses (cadets only).

Please refer to the section below which provides examples of circumstances not covered under this policy. Policy details and limitations are contained in the insurance policy administered by the National Office of the ACLC.

WHAT CIRCUMSTANCES ARE NOT COVERED?

Note that cadets are covered while travelling directly from home or school to the cadet activity and directly from the cadet activity back home. However, any stops in between the point of departure and the cadet activity will terminate the coverage.

Parents transporting cadets in their own vehicles assume liability for the cadets and must have sufficient auto insurance in compliance with the laws of the province in which they live.

Some accident coverage is provided directly by the CF, such as some emergency dental and medical attention and eyeglasses damaged during authorized cadet activities and the care for cadets at summer camps.

Under normal circumstances, a cadet who suffers an injury as a result of fainting on parade, will not be covered under this policy, because the insurer considers fainting results from illness and not by accident.

HOW IS A REIMBURSEMENT CLAIM MADE?

In all cases where an accident or injury occurs during a cadet activity, a CF98, “REPORT ON INJURIES OR EXPOSURE  TO TOXIC MATERIAL” must be raised by the Cadet Corps and submitted to the RCSU within thirty days of the accident.  The report will then be forwarded to the National Office of the ACLC.

Claims for reimbursement of expenses must be made on the League Accident Claim Form and submitted to the National Office of the ACLC within 52 weeks of the date of the accident.  The claim form must be completed accurately, including all required signatures (claimant, doctor) and the claim must be accompanied by “original” invoices; copies of invoices are not accepted by the insurer.

WHO IS COVERED?

The liability insurance policy will cover lawful actions of cadets, the Army Cadet League of Canada and its branches, League members (including members of provincial/territorial branches), national and branch employees of the League and members of local Sponsors/Sponsoring Committees.  Since CIC Officers and contracted CIs are defended by DND/Ministry of Justice, they are not covered under League liability insurance.

WHAT COVERAGE IS PROVIDED?

The insurance company will pay on behalf of the insured all sums which they may become obligated to pay by reasons of liability for:

• damages, including damages for care and loss of services, because of personal injury, sustained by any person;
• damages because of injury to or destruction of the property of others, including the loss of use thereof; and
• the Insurance Company will also pay: all legal and other costs incurred with their consent in the defence of any claim against the Insured; and expenses incurred for such immediate first aid as may be imperative at the time of injury.

WHAT CIRCUMSTANCES ARE NOT COVERED?

Liability for property damage does not apply to property owned by an Insured, and will normally not apply to property in the care, custody and control of an Insured.  However, because of the tenant’s Fire Liability coverage, the League policy does extend to properties rented to or used by Army Cadet Corps and committees.

Liability for the actions where a member acts in a criminal or willfully negligent manner or ignores policies or directions from DND, the Government of Canada or the ACLC will not be covered.

CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE

Certificates of Insurance may be issued on request to a cadet corps where proof of insurance is requested by a Landlord or Association that is permitting cadets to operate on their property. These certificates are “event specific” but can sometimes be issued for “Block” proof of coverage, for example for use of a facility on a weekly basis during an extended period of time.

On occasion, you may be asked by a supporter/ agency/ corporation, to provide proof of liability insurance in order to have access to facilities to conduct approved activities. The Certificate of insurance will provide such proof and can be obtained by simply completing and submitting the online form.

Q&A

Why do I need to complete the request form fully and accurately?

This will enable us to process your request in a prompt manner avoiding any delays and reissuance, which may result in the cancellation and/or postponement of your event. It may also avoid unnecessary liability to the League.

What is an additional insured?

What – an additional insured is an organization, supporter, agency, that will ask for proof of insurance.  You should obtain the full legal name of the organization, agency etc. along with their full address.

When – at the time you are discussing the terms and conditions of your contract/agreement

Why – It is important to ask them (organization, supporter, and agency) if they need to be shown as an additional insured on your certificate in order to avoid delays and perhaps non acceptance of your request.  They then become a party that the League accepts to defend under the League’s liability insurance policy.  This step should not be taken lightly.

*** It is important that you discuss the unique needs of each venue in order to avoid unnecessary additional liability to the league. Also be aware of terms and conditions before signing your contract. If you are not sure, please discuss and review this with management.

Why is a venue requesting to be added to our certificate when they did not in the past?

More than ever, organizations are becoming risk management cautious and want to protect their own insurance portfolio. With this in mind, organizations are trying to transfer the risk to other parties for events over which they have little control.

** Note: Some slight delays may occur when certificate requests asking to confirm coverage past the expiry date of an insurance policy  as they can only be issued once the renewal process has been completed.  The date of renewal for the League’s policy is July 1st.  This date was chosen as it occurs during the summer stand-down of the cadet corps.