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612591?404 BERKLEY ERR F-155 T-956 P-003/906 OCT 14 '91 13x25 04 3. Members of rivate or•anitationa which •rovide sery ces or •art c •a e n a -s nsore es as a • rte'.. 4. volunteers vorkin• on construction or demolition projects. T ese vo unteers v no •e covers• automatically. However, for en additional charge, city can add coverage for volunteers on a specific construction or demolition project. the What benefits would an injured volunteer receive? The plan will provide three basic benefits: 1. Disability benefit. A volunteer who is unable to engage in the aatiiites of his/her normal occupation because of en injury suffered while performing volunteer services for the city will receive a disability benefit of $400/week for up to 26 weeks. 2. Death benefit. If a volunteer dies as a result of an in3ury suffered while performing volunteer services for the city, a death benefit of $100,000 will be paid to the volunteer's survivors or estate. 3. Impairment benefit. .If a volunteer suffers a permanent impairment or disability es a result of an injury suffered while performing volunteer services for the city, the volunteer will receive a lump sum payment as compensation for that impairment. Payments are based on the percentage of disability, ranging from $750 for a 1% disability to $100,000 for 1004 disability. The percentage of disability is determined in the same manner used for impairment compensation in the workers compensation system. For an additional charge the city can add coverage for up to $1000 of medical costs. This limited medical coverage is intended to pick up relatively` minor first aid costs. On amore serious injuries, it could also be applied to costa 'which the individual would otherwise have to bear undo/ bis/her•own health coverage's .deductible or co -pay provisions. What does it cost? The cost is based on the city's population. The basic annual charge is $.lo per capita, subject to a minimum premium of $150 and a maximum premium of $1300. The additional post to add the optional medical coverage is 45% of the basic premium. Coverage for volunteers working on a construction or demolition project can be added for a charge of $300 per project, or 5435 per project if the optional medical coverage is included.