What is the NEA Educators Employment Liability (EEL) Program?
A. The NEA EEL Program is a professional liability insurance program that is provided by NEA as a benefit of membership. What does the EEL Program cover? A. See below: a. Educators Liability Benefit – Payment of the legal costs of defending civil proceedings (other than proceedings concerning Civil Rights) brought against you in the course of your work as an educator, and up to a $1,000,000 national limit* in damages assessed against you as a result of such proceedings. The policy provides up to a $300,000 national limit* worth of defense, settlements or judgments and other supplementary payments for proceedings concerning Civil Rights as well as a $5,000 sub-limit for defense on Mold related claims. Coverage is subject to a $3,000,000 per occurrence limit regardless of the number of members involved in the occurrence. b. Attorney Fees for the Defense of Criminal Proceedings – Reimbursement for attorney fees and other legal costs up to $35,000 is available if you are charged with viola
