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Thank you for joining

The Black Car Fund and Driver Benefits today!

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11,709 Black Car drivers have signed up for their benefits

We’re here to

  • Understand your bases and drivers’ needs
  • Show you how Drivers Benefits works
  • Show you how simple it is for your drivers to get free benefits
  • Address your questions and concerns

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How The Black Car Fund Provides Benefits for your Drivers

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NY created a non-profit to provide workers compensation paid for with a surcharge on each ride

1999

2.5% per ride

Uber, Lyft, Juno

Vital

Other bases

Workers Comp

Drivers Benefits

Surcharge Imposed

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Drivers Benefits provides a full suite of benefits for New York State’s Black Car drivers

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The Benefits

9 Benefit Suite

  • Workers Compensation
  • Vision
  • Telemedicine
  • Free Flu Shots
  • Prescription Discount Cards
  • Paid Driver Classes
  • Accident Assistance
  • Legal Assistance
  • Major Medical Enrollment Assistance

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Workers Comp

Workers compensation

  • Covers disability benefits for all injuries that happen when a passenger is in the car.
  • Death benefit of $50,000.
  • Mirrors traditional employee workers compensation.

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Drivers Vision

Drivers get annual eye exams, and glasses or contact lenses at no cost at any of our partner locations or the BCF Vision Van

Over 900 drivers got their free eyeglasses

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Drivers Telemedicine

Drivers can call a doctor 24/7 using their phone, secure video, or the MD Live app in the language of their choice.

Doctors can diagnose and prescribe treatments for ailments like headaches, fever, flu, nausea, etc.

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Drivers Accident Support

When drivers get into an accident at work, our team can help them apply for workers comp and get medical expenses and lost wages covered.

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Drivers Free Safety and Wellness Classes

Drivers get paid up to $450 to take practical classes to improve on road safety and general wellness

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Drivers Legal Assistance

Discounted legal services to fight NYPD and TLC tickets for traffic violations like

  • Speeding
  • Running a red light
  • Driving without proof of insurance or license

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Drivers Prescription Discount Card

Discounts up to 85% on thousands of prescriptions at local pharmacies with or without insurance

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Major Medical Enrollment Assistance

Consultation with Medicaid and CHIP experts to determine eligibility and help with enrollment for federal and state funded low and no cost insurance

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Drivers Flu Shots

Seasonal vouchers for free flu shots at any Rite Aid to keep drivers, their families and passengers safe during flu season

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11,709 drivers have signed up for Driver Benefits since July 2018

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We make it easy to make sure your drivers are taking advantage of Drivers Benefits

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Bases are Helping us Reach their Drivers

Van Visiting Vital Transportation, LIC.

We’ve taken the van to 5 bases

  • The van carries over 200 frames to choose from
  • Contact christina@workersbenefitfund.com to bring this experience to your base

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Call in the BCF Vision Van

Meets Drivers at your Base!

  • Assisted sign ups on the spot
  • 8-10 drivers can also get their eye exams and prescription glasses during the visit

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Customized Email Campaigns

We’ve created custom email campaigns for BCF member bases like Town Car International and Vital Transportation.

Our Marketing team can set you with with tailored, ready to send email templates to reach your drivers

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Order A Marketing Kit

The Marketing Kit includes

  • Posters
  • Brochures + holder(s)
  • FAQs for Base Admin
  • Flyers for driver mailboxes

A member of our field staff can also visit your base to drop off and arrange materials, and sign up drivers in person

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We do the heavy lifting

to connect your drivers to meaningful benefits

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Base Manager Support Toolkit

  • Call In the Vision Van for a Visit
  • Ask for a Customized Email Campaign
  • Order a Marketing Kit

Contact Christina Thavis to schedule these next steps at christina@workersbenefitfund.com and 612-245-3771

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Thank you!

Andrew Greenblatt, Executive Director

IDG Benefits Fund

646-847-9606

Andrew@IDGBenefits.org