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IATSE 891

Benefits of Film (IATSE Local 891 ELHT)

CONTACT

AGA Benefit Solutions

Plan Administrator

+1-800-218-7018

benefitsoffilm@aga.ca

IATSE 891

Plan Administrators

+1-604-664-8914

benefitsoffilm@iatse.com

Employee/Member Assistance Program (MAP/EAP)

Name of Provider: Family Services of Greater Vancouver

Counselling / Intake Phone Number: +1-800-667-0993

Provider Website: https://www.fseap.ca

App for Download: Yes - https://www.fseap.ca/myfseap


About Program: FSEAP's EFAP short-term clinical counselling services are confidential and include the following:

24/7 Access and Crisis Support​

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  • 1.800 Voice and TTY accessible from anywhere in North America

  • Multi-lingual

  • Offers immediate crisis support and stabilization, crisis counselling, assessment, and referral services


Personal Counselling

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  • Effective short-term, professional counselling for individuals, couples, and families

  • Able to address a broad range of mental health issues and concerns that include:

 

  • anxiety, depression, stress, traumatic experiences

  • family and parenting concerns, relationship challenges

  • substance use concerns and addictions

  • grief/loss

  • struggles with change or life transitions, and more.

Addiction/Rehabilitation Programs & Treatment Funding

Funding/reimbursement for Treatment/Rehabilitation:
 

  • What is the benefit: Residential or non-residential rehab or detox for drug/alcohol misuse
     

  • Amount Available: 70% up to a lifetime max of $20,000/person
     

  • Eligibility & Terms: For 891 members and their eligible dependants.
     

  • How to Access: By contacting Health Benefits at Local 891.
     

  • Do I Need a Referral: For non-residential, the Plan requires either a referral from the member or dependent’s doctor, Family Services or Homewood Health (if the member is in receipt of STD/LTD benefits)
     

  • Union or Benefit provider contact for inquiries/making a claim: Local 891 @ +1-604-664-8914 or benefitsoffilm@iatse.com 

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Extended Health Benefits Specific to Mental Health:

What is the Benefit/Value: $1400/calendar year for Registered Clinical Counsellor/ Psychologist/Social Worker per person.
 

Eligibility: For 891 members and their eligible dependants.
 

How to Claim: https://my.canadalife.com/sign-in
 

Extended Health Benefit Plan Provider Name and Contact: Canada Life: +1-855-729-1839

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Short-Term Disability Program

Short-term Disability Administered by: Homewood Health

Provider/Administrator: Homewood Health

Contact Information: +1-844-299-3380

Description of Benefits: STD benefits at $725/week to a max of 40 weeks.

Eligibility: Must have an active hour bank at the time of date of disability, etc

How to Access a Claim: Call Health Benefits at Local 891 to confirm initial eligibility.

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Calltime Mental Health is a public resource and mental health campaign for all workers in the motion picture industry and performing arts. This is an initiative by British Columbia's motion picture industry unions to assist workers and employers grappling with mental health and addiction issues both in and out of the workplace. 

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