NCGA
Announces Healthcare Discount Program for its Members (5-4-05)
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is
pleased to announce an arrangement with AmeriPlan USA that offers
NCGA members significant savings on healthcare costs, including
prescription drugs as well as vision, dental and chiropractic care.
With the AmeriPlan USA discount card, NCGA members
can receive discounts up to 80 percent in these healthcare areas.
The cost for an individual grower is $11.95 per month and $19.95
per month for an entire household.
"NCGA is continually working to provide programs
to our members as a way of thanking them and giving them added value
for the dues they pay to their state and national corn grower associations,"
said NCGA Manager of Member Services Byron Keelin. "We all
know that healthcare costs impact our personal budgets, and the
AmeriPlan USA program is a complement to existing insurance plans
by offering discounts on medical expenses.”
Some of the AmeriPlan USA discount card benefits
include:
Dental
* No limits on visits or services. Members can visit the dentist
as often as needed.
* All ongoing dental problems are accepted except orthodontic treatment
in progress.
* No waiting period. Members can go to the dentist the same day
they receive their benefits card.
* Orthodontics included for both children and adults.
* All specialists.
Vision Care
* More than 12,000 optical providers nationwide including most national
chains.
* Savings of up to 60 percent on frames, lenses, tints, scratch-resistant
coatings and ultraviolet protection.
* Special savings on contacts of up to 60 percent.
Prescription Drugs
* Almost 50,000 retail pharmacy locations nationwide.
* Savings at thousands of independent pharmacies nationwide.
* Savings of up to 25 percent on brand name prescription drugs and
up to 50 percent on generic prescription drugs.
Chiropractic Care
* More than 7,000 participating doctors in chiropractic network.
* Free initial consultation
* 50 percent savings on all diagnostic services.
* 50 percent savings on all required X-rays.
* Unlimited access to care with no limits on the number of visits.
More information about the AmeriPlus USA discount card program is
available by clicking here: www.mybenefitsplus.com/12663385.