Starting January 1, 2004, a new council-wide accident and sickness insurance policy will go into effect in the Central New Jersey Council. This policy will cover every registered Scout and Adult Leader during all of their authorized Scouting activities. Up until now individual units could provide a short-term accident insurance through Mutual of Omaha for their Scouts and Scouters. Once the council-wide policy is in effect, these individual unit policies will no longer be needed.

During the re-charter process, a $5.00 fee will be added to each youth and adult registration, including Tiger Cub partners. This fee will cover the entire year's policy including any new Scouts that join during the year.

Adults who are being encouraged to become registered leaders or Scouts who are considering membership are automatically insured during the recruitment meeting or activity. Non-registered family members or guests at an activity who are not becoming leaders or Scouts would not be covered under this plan.

If a Scout or Scouter is injured during a Scouting event (meeting, service project, camping trip, etc), or in travel to and from the event, they should immediately seek any needed medical attention. The council office should be notified as soon as possible to begin processing any claims. (Claim form)

This policy will cover the first $300 of any medical bills. The balance of any medical costs would then be sent to the injured persons own family policy. If that family policy reaches a maximum payment, additional coverage would revert back to the council policy. This should ensure that an individual, injured during a Scouting activity, will not have to pay out of their own pocket for medical coverage.

For the entire Accident and Sickness Policy, please click here.