Q.
Can I have my premium automatically withdrawn from my checking account?
A. Yes, this method of payment is called
the Premium Payment Service Plan or simply The Bank Plan. You need
to fill in a form and return it with a check marked "void"
from your account and a payment great enough to cover your premiums
up to and including the current month. This will give us time to
set up arrangements with your bank and allow us to make a charge
starting in the following month on the day you specify. You may
obtain the form by clicking
here*.
Q.
Why choose the Premium Payment Service Plan?
A. Convenience, security and speed
of processing. You choose the day of the month you want the premium
withdrawn. There is no cost for postage to you. The payment will
always be on time.
Q.
How does my bank account stay protected?
A. Bankers will withdraw premium payments
only as authorized by you. If we make an error, we will correct
it when notified. We also protect your bank from loss due to our
actions.
Q.
Can I pay for more than one policy on the Premium Payment Service
Plan?
A. Yes, you can pay any or all of your
policies or certificates through the Premium Payment Service Plan
with one monthly charge being made on your bank account.
Q.
Can I pay by the Premium Payment Service Plan through my savings
account?
A. Yes, just complete the bank form
and return it with an encoded deposit ticket, if you have one, and
a payment great enough to cover your premium up to and including
the current month. If you don’t have an encoded deposit ticket,
check with your bank for their transit/routing number. Be sure to
show your bank’s transit number and your account number on the form.
To obtain a form click
here*.
Q.
Can I change the date my charges are withdrawn if I find the current
date inconvenient?
A. Yes, just let us know which day
you’d prefer.
Q.
When will my first charge be made?
A. The day the charge is sent depends
on the month your policy comes due and the day your have chosen
to have the charge made. For instance if your policy is due on December
31st and you have chosen a charge date of the 1st,
the first charge will be made on December 1st. It will
pay from December 31st to January 31st.
Q.
What happens if I change banks?
A. If you change banks and still want
the plan, you must let
us or our local
office know and fill in a new form (click
here)*. When you call or write tell us which day
of the month your payment is withdrawn and let us know when you
want the last charge sent to your old account and when you want
the first charge sent to your new account. You must allow time for
us to stop the charges to your old account we suggest 10 working
days. You may have to send a payment with your new authorization
form if one is due and you don’t want it automatically withdrawn.
If you call, we will give you that information.
Q.
When can I cancel the Premium Payment Service Plan?
A. Anytime you wish. However, you should
keep in mind that the monthly charge is prepared a few days before
the due date so it will arrive at your bank on the day you designate.
You must be sure we will have your
request to stop the charge at least 10 working days before the next
charge is due. You can write
us or call the local
office with your request. If you choose to write,
please be sure you give us ample time to receive and process your
request.
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