DIPP

Same industry-leading coverage — lower assessments. See below for details!

The SMART Discipline Income Protection Program (DIPP) provides payment for a specific amount and period of time to an employee suspended, dismissed or removed from service by the carrier for alleged violation of rules or operating procedures, provided that such violations do not come within the list of exceptions not covered by the program.

Benefits schedule/plan description

REMINDER: NEW, LOWER ASSESSMENTS TAKE EFFECT JULY 1!

Schedule of maximum benefits (effective July 1, 2024)
Discipline Income Protection Plan booklet & summary plan description

This is only a brief description of the Discipline Income Protection Program. The program is governed only by the terms of the official plan document. If there is any conflict between this plan booklet & summary plan description and the official plan document or between the official plan document and any statement by any person (including a SMART employee or representative), the plan document will govern.

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