WAEPA's Privacy Policy

Because WAEPA values you as a member, we do not sell or share your personal financial or medical information with non-affiliated companies for the purpose of selling their products or services to you.

Who is covered by the Privacy Policy?
This policy applies to current, former, and prospective members of WAEPA.

How the confidentiality of member information is protected?
WAEPA is committed to maintaining the confidentiality of any personal financial or medical information that we receive from you. In order to protect your personal information from impermissible disclosures, WAEPA maintains physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards. Within WAEPA your personal information may only be viewed by authorized individuals who need to access your records to service your insurance benefits.

What kind of personal information WAEPA collects
In connection with providing various insurance benefits to you, WAEPA collects personal financial and medical information from you from various sources including membership applications, insurance applications, benefit claims forms, and our web-site. Such information may include your name, address, e-mail address, phone number, date of birth, social security number, health history, and information from health care providers.

To whom WAEPA discloses your personal information

• WAEPA discloses your personal information to insurance carriers that underwrite, issue, and administer the group term life and longterm care policies underlying your WAEPA benefits.
• WAEPA may also share your personal information with various service providers, such as companies that generate and mail member refund checks, or banks that process your electronic payment of premiums, etc. WAEPA requires that all such service providers conform to our Privacy Policy and maintain the confidentiality of your personal information.
• Additionally, when required by law WAEPA will share your personal information with regulatory agencies or law enforcement authorities.