FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do I enroll?
You can enroll online at supportsinai.ca/payday or call 416 586 8203 or email foundation@sinaihealthfoundation.ca
How does the Payday Payout work?
50 per cent of the ticket sales support Sinai Health’s highest priorities and 50 per cent goes to a Sinai
Health employee!
Does the winner pay tax on the winning?
No, the winnings are tax-free.
What do tickets cost and how many can I get?
The tickets are $3 each and staff may purchase up to 15 tickets per draw.
Can I change the number of tickets I want to purchase?
To adjust the number of tickets you purchase, please contact foundation@sinaihealthfoundation.ca
Please note, ticket changes must be two weeks in advance of the draw.
Please note, ticket changes must be two weeks in advance of the draw.
How do I pay for my tickets?
Ticket payment is made automatically by payroll deduction or by purchasing tickets by credit card.
Can I participate if I’m a contract employee?
Yes! As long as you are an employee of Sinai Health (Mount Sinai Hospital, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital and
Circle of Care) you are eligible to join the raffle. Once your contract ends you will be automatically
cancelled.
Do I get a tax receipt?
No, lottery tickets are not eligible for tax receipts.
Am I automatically re-enrolled in each draw?
If you are paying by payroll, yes, once you are enrolled you are entered into each subsequent draw until you opt out.
If you are paying by credit card, no, you will need to purchase new tickets for the new draws.
If you are paying by credit card, no, you will need to purchase new tickets for the new draws.
How is the winning ticket selected?
Each pay period, all valid tickets are placed in a drum and put in a raffle drum at the Sinai Health Foundation
offices. The winning ticket is chosen by a Foundation staff member at random.
How is the winner notified?
The winner is notified the day of the draw in person, by phone or by email. We will also be posting the winner
in monthly e-communications from the hospital and on the intranet.
How does the winner receive their winnings?
The winner will receive a cheque from the Foundation within two weeks of the draw.
Who do I contact if I have trouble enrolling?
Please contact 416 586 8203 or foundation@sinaihealthfoundation.ca.
How do I opt out and cancel my participation?
You may cancel your participation or decrease your number of tickets by emailing foundation@sinaihealthfoundation.ca or phoning 416 586 8203. Participants must
allow a two week processing period to opt out of the draw.
I’m taking a leave of absence, what happens?
All staff on leave will be taken out of the draw. They can re-enroll in the next enrollment period.
How do I update my information on file?
Other questions?
Please email foundation@sinaihealthfoundation.ca or call 416 586 8203.