Criminal and civil defense
Attorney’s fees for criminal charges and civil lawsuits that come from acting off duty or in retirement, up to your plan’s maximum.
HR 218 Coverage
Legal defense for active and retired officers who carry off duty. Six levels of criminal and civil coverage, and you choose your attorney.
Why you need coverage.
Threats don’t stop when you hang up the badge, whether it’s for the day or for retirement. You’re trained, you’re qualified to carry, and one day you may step in to protect yourself, your family or a stranger.
HR 218 coverage protects you and your family when you do. PLEA led the way in offering it and is still one of the few in the country that does.
What you get.
Every level covers the same things. Higher levels raise the maximum benefit.
Your choice of attorney
Choose the attorney you want to represent you in every case, or pick one from PLEA’s nationwide network of plan attorneys.
$1,000 toward case costs
On top of your plan’s maximum, every level adds $1,000 toward reimbursable costs, investigative fees and expert witness fees.
Where it's available
HR 218 coverage is available nationwide, except in New Jersey and New York.
Six levels of coverage.
Maximum benefit for attorney's fees, and the yearly cost with or without PLEA legal defense coverage.
| Plan | Criminal charges | Civil lawsuits | With legal defense | On its own |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plan A | $5,000 | $10,000 | Included | $59 |
| Plan B | $10,000 | $20,000 | $60 | $119 |
| Plan C | $15,000 | $30,000 | $120 | $179 |
| Plan D | $20,000 | $40,000 | $180 | $239 |
| Plan E | $25,000 | $50,000 | $240 | $299 |
| Plan F | $30,000 | $60,000 | $300 | $359 |
Already have Individual, Group or TeamLegal coverage? Plan A is included. Upgrade to a higher level any time.
Sign upAdditional benefits for members.
As a PLEA participant in good standing, you can cover yourself and your family with these optional programs, at participant rates.
- Phone consultation program PLEA $39 a year for up to $500 of attorney time. Learn more
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- Vision coverage Avesis Flyer and enrollment (PDF)
- Fidelity bonds Republic Underwriters Flyer and application (PDF)
- Tuition, car rental and retail discounts Business Advantage Plus Savings through PLEA's retail network. Learn more
Get HR 218 coverage today.
You insure your home and your car. Protect yourself, your family and your personal assets in case you ever act off duty or in retirement.