Dental/Vision/Prescription/Health Plans

We are pleased to announce two products for all ministers. They are Multi-Care and Total-Care. Listed below is an outline for your
consideration.
Multi-Care Plan
Includes Discounts on: Dental, Vision, LASIK, Hearing, Chiropractic & Alternative Health, Prescriptions, Diabetes
Discounts and a 24—hour Nurse Line.
Dental Information:
- Average annual savings of $1,200 per family on dental work
- Over 54,000 providers nationwide
- Save 20% to 50% on most dental procedures including routine oral exams, unlimited cleanings and major work such as dentures, root canals and crowns
- Orthodontics included for both children and adults at a 20% savings
- Cosmetic dentistry such as bonding and veneers also included
- All specialties included—Endodontics, Oral Surgery, Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontists and Prosthodontics — a 20% reduction on normal fees
where available
- All dentists must meet highly selective credentialing standards based on education, background, license standing and other requirements
- Members may visit any participating dentist on the plan and change providers at any time
Sample Savings*
Code |
Description |
Plan Cost** |
Regular Cost** |
Savings |
0120 |
Periodic Oral Evaluation |
$23 |
$47 |
51% |
0274 |
Bitewings-Four Films |
$29 |
$59 |
51% |
1110 |
Prophylaxis-Adult (light) |
$45 |
$86 |
48% |
1120 |
Prophylaxis-Child |
$32 |
$63 |
49% |
2160 |
Amalgam-Three Surface, Primary or Permanent |
$95 |
$197 |
52% |
2750 |
Crown-Porcelain Fused to High Noble Metal |
$577 |
$1032 |
44% |
3330 |
Root Canal-Molar (Excluding Final Restoration) |
$558 |
$941 |
41% |
4341 |
Periodontal Scaling and Root Planeing |
$119 |
$237 |
50% |
7140 |
Extraction-Erupted Tooth or Exposed Root |
$74 |
$156 |
53% |
8080 |
Comprehensive Orthodontic Treatment of the Adolescent Dentition |
20% Discount |
$5,443 |
20% |
*These fees represent the CI-5 fee schedule. Normal cost is based on the 80th percentile of the National Dental Advisory Service Comprehensive Fee
Report for 2007.
**Prices subject to change
Vision Information:
Members save 15% to 45% off the retail price of eyewear with the EyeMed Vision Care Access Plan D discount program. Members are eligible for discounts
on exams, eyeglasses and contact lenses from more than 40,000 providers nationwide including access to independent optometrists, ophthalmologists and
opticians and leading optical retailers such as Pearle Vision® , LensCrafters® , Sears Optical® and Target Optical®.
Laser Vision Correction:
EyeMed and LCA-Vision have arranged to provide a discount to all EyeMed members through one of the largest laser networks available, the U.S. Laser
Network. Members are entitled to 15% off the retail price or 5% off the promotional price of LASIK or PRK procedures, whichever is the greater discount.
Prescription Drugs:
Members have access to over 57,000 participating pharmacies nationwide through Caremark. Members have immediate access to average savings of 31% on
generic drugs and an average savings of 13% on brand name prescriptions.
To access the discount, members simply present their membership identification card to a participating pharmacy. The pharmacist will then enter the
information from the membership card into the online computer system and the member will be immediately eligible for substantial savings on prescription
drugs.
Mail Order Pharmacy
Members can save more on their maintenance medications through Caremark's convenient and money saving mail order service through the website. To start
using the Caremark.com mail order service feature, the member can download an order form from the website and send it along with the prescription and payment
to Caremark.
When starting mail order the member should send the completed mail order form, the prescription and payment to Caremark. Orders typically arrive in 10 to
14 days.
Diabetic Management:
Better Living Now, Inc. (BLN) is a managed care provider of healthcare products and services, specializing in the needs of patients with chronic conditions.
From medical appliances and supplies to home medical equipment, BLN can be a member's single source for all their vitamin and nutrition or durable medical
equipment needs.
BLN brings these values to the member:
- Free shipping and choice of free gift with first order
- Durable Medical Equipment — 20% to 30% off of retail price
- Disposable Medical Supplies — 20% to 40% off of retail price
- Nutritional Supplements and Daily Living Aids— 20% to 25% off of retail price
- No shipping charges for orders that are $100 or more. Shipping is a flat $7.95 for orders under $100
- BLN ships up to a 90-day supply and the BLN care coordinators send a replacement notification before the supplies run out
- No complicated forms to fill out and no inconvenient trips to the pharmacy
Bright and White Teeth Whitening:
Members will receive a 75% savings on professional teeth whitening kits from Bright and White, Inc. Bright and White's teeth whitening kits are the same
kits one would receive at a local dentist office but at a fraction of the cost.
Members can order custom made kits and refresher kits by calling the toll free number or members may order online.
Members will receive with the first shipment supplies and instructions to make an accurate impression of their teeth and gum line and a pre-paid mailer
box for priority mail return.
After Bright and White obtains the impressions, the lab goes to work. The member will receive the custom made trays, a full year of prescription strength bleaching gel,
a shade chart and a case holder for the custom made trays within 3 to 5 business days. Custom trays made
by personal impressions.
Kits Available:
- Day White 7.5% or 9.5% — Wear 30 minutes per day for 7 to 10 days for maximum results
- Nite White 16% or 22% — Wear overnight for 7 to 10 days for maximum results
- Zoom Weekender Kit — Complete in just 3 nights
- Refresher Kit — Use once every 3 to 4 months to maintain your results
Features of Bright and White Teeth Whitening Kits:
- Receive a 75% savings from normal dentist fees
- No dental visit required
- Direct to you by Priority Mail
This bleaching gel is great for those with sensitive teeth
Amerisight LASIK:
CAREINGTON International Corporation has a preferred pricing plan for LASIK eye surgery through Amerisight, a national network
of over 400 board certified ophthalmologists. The arrangement with Amerisight means members can have LASIK vision correction surgery at a significantly
reduced rate, with savings of 40% to 55% off the overall national average cost for LASIK surgery!
Laser Vision Correction, also known as LASIK, can provide freedom for the majority of individuals who wear glasses or contact lenses. In America, over
10.9 million LASIK procedures have been performed to correct near-sightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.
The cost of Traditional LASIK is $935 per eye and for Custom LASIK is $1340 per eye which is the total cost with no hidden extra fees.
Members also receive:
- A FREE consultation to discuss the procedures available and conduct a preliminary screening to determine if the member is a potential candidate
- Experienced surgeons who have performed more than 1.1 million laser correction procedures
- Pre-Operative exam and Post-Operative appointments with the chosen physician
- Fully refundable deposit (even if the member decides not to have the surgery)
- Physician-recommended procedure using leading-edge FDA approved technology
- Nationwide access to Board Certified Ophthalmologists using state-of-the-art, FDA approved LASIK vision correction technologies
- Savings of thousands of dollars over several years by the elimination or reduction of glasses and contacts
- Improved work performance. Wearing glasses or contacts presents an occupational hazard at work
- Interest free financing plans up to 4 months or payments as low as $42 per month available to qualified candidates
WholeHealth Network:
Chiropractic, Alternative Health & Nutritional Supplements
Members will have cost-effective access to one of the largest networks of chiropractors and other top qualified alternative health care practitioners in
the United States. WholeHealth Networks is a complete wellness program comprised of over 30,000 practitioners nationally including over 14,000 chiropractors
and over 16,000 alternative health care providers.
Members save 10% to 30% savings on chiropractic services and many types of alternative health care therapies including:
| Diet and Nutritional Counselors |
Personal trainers |
| Acupuncturists |
Biofeedback |
| Chiropractors |
Dieticians |
| Exercise Specialists |
Herbology and Herbal Medicine |
| Holistic Health Practitioners |
Massage Therapy |
| Body Work |
Meditation |
| Nutritional Counseling and Supplements |
Reflexology |
| Tai Chi and Chi Gong |
Relaxation Treatment (including Hypnotherapy) |
| Vitamins |
Yoga |
| And many more! |
|
HearPO
Provider Network: Over 1,600
Discount Range: 30% on hearing exams and services
5% to 60% on all hearing aids at any HearPO provider
Key Features of HearPO:
- Largest provider of audiology and hearing aid services in the United States
- Over 200 models of hearing aids available, including the newest programmable and digital technology
- Discounts on repairs and batteries
- Comprehensive follow-up services at no charge for one year
- Free demonstrations of the latest technologies
- All testing completed by highly credentialed licensed professionals
- 60-day trial period with 100% money-back guarantee
Demographics:
2004 Median Age: 69
2004 Average Age: 62
2004 Gender - 36% Women, 64% Men
| Average Income: |
$0 to $20,000 |
40% |
|
$20,001 to $49,999 |
48% |
|
$50,000 plus |
12% |
Optum Nurse Line
Key Features of 24 Hour Nurse Line Access:
- Immediate access to licensed, registered nurses through one toll-free number 24/7/365
- Unlimited home care advice and recommendations based on more than 600 physician approved guidelines from registered nurses
- Decision support for certain high-cost, high-practice-variation health conditions and diagnoses
- Information about prescription usage and over-the-counter medication usage and drug interaction
- Information on a wide range of health and medical concerns including nutrition and wellness topics
- Audio health information library of more than 1,100 recorded topics with more than 550 topics in Spanish
Whole Family Cost: $15.95 mo./$159.90 yr.
Your plan information will arrive in the mail within 7 – 10 business days of placing your order. Included in this information will be your membership cards,
information over the plan and a list of the closest 9 providers. Additional providers can be requested by calling the Members Services phone number that is
on the back of your membership card.
If you have any questions look at CAREington International Corporation FAQ section.
Disclosures:
- THIS PLAN IS NOT INSURANCE.
- The plan provides discounts at certain health care providers for medical services. The range of discounts will vary depending on the type of
provider and service
- The plan does not make payments directly to the providers of medical services.
- Plan members are obligated to pay all health care services but will receive a discount from those healthcare providers who have contracted with
the discount medical plan organization.
- Before purchase, you may access a list of participating health care providers at www.careington.com. In addition, upon request, the plan will
make available a written list of participating health care providers
- You have the right to cancel within 30 days and receive a full refund, less nominal processing fee.
- Discount Medical Plan Organization and administrator: CAREINGTON International Corporation, 7400 Gaylord Parkway, Frisco, TX 75034;
phone 800-441-0380.
Note to Texas Consumers: Regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Registration, P.O. Box 12157, Austin, Texas 78711; telephone 1-800-803-9202 or
(512)463-6599 website: www.license.state.tx.us/complaints. The preprogram and its administrators
have no liability for providing or guaranteeing service by providers or quality of service rendered by providers. *This program is not available in
Vermont and Montana. |
Total Care Plan
Includes Discounts on: Dental, Vision, LASIK, Hearing, Chiropractic & Alternative Health, Prescriptions, Diabetes
Discounts, Hospital, & Physician Discounts and a 24 – hour Nurse Line.
Dental Information:
- Average annual savings of $1,200 per family on dental work
- Over 54,000 providers nationwide
- Save 20% to 50% on most dental procedures including routine oral exams, unlimited cleanings and major work such as dentures, root canals and crowns
- Orthodontics included for both children and adults at a 20% savings
- Cosmetic dentistry such as bonding and veneers also included
- All specialties included—Endodontics, Oral Surgery, Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontists and Prosthodontics — a 20% reduction on normal fees
where available
- All dentists must meet highly selective credentialing standards based on education, background, license standing and other requirements
- Members may visit any participating dentist on the plan and change providers at any time
Sample Savings*
Code |
Description |
Plan Cost** |
Regular Cost** |
Savings |
0120 |
Periodic Oral Evaluation |
$23 |
$47 |
51% |
0274 |
Bitewings-Four Films |
$29 |
$59 |
51% |
1110 |
Prophylaxis-Adult (light) |
$45 |
$86 |
48% |
1120 |
Prophylaxis-Child |
$32 |
$63 |
49% |
2160 |
Amalgam-Three Surface, Primary or Permanent |
$95 |
$197 |
52% |
2750 |
Crown-Porcelain Fused to High Noble Metal |
$577 |
$1032 |
44% |
3330 |
Root Canal-Molar (Excluding Final Restoration) |
$558 |
$941 |
41% |
4341 |
Periodontal Scaling and Root Planeing |
$119 |
$237 |
50% |
7140 |
Extraction-Erupted Tooth or Exposed Root |
$74 |
$156 |
53% |
8080 |
Comprehensive Orthodontic Treatment of the Adolescent Dentition |
20% Discount |
$5,443 |
20% |
*These fees represent the CI-5 fee schedule. Normal cost is based on the 80th percentile of the National Dental Advisory Service Comprehensive Fee
Report for 2007.
**Prices subject to change
Vision Information:
Members save 15% to 45% off the retail price of eyewear with the EyeMed Vision Care Access Plan D discount program. Members are eligible for discounts
on exams, eyeglasses and contact lenses from more than 40,000 providers nationwide including access to independent optometrists, ophthalmologists and
opticians and leading optical retailers such as Pearle Vision® , LensCrafters® , Sears Optical® and Target Optical®.
Laser Vision Correction:
EyeMed and LCA-Vision have arranged to provide a discount to all EyeMed members through one of the largest laser networks available, the U.S. Laser
Network. Members are entitled to 15% off the retail price or 5% off the promotional price of LASIK or PRK procedures, whichever is the greater discount.
Prescription Drugs:
Members have access to over 57,000 participating pharmacies nationwide through Caremark. Members have immediate access to average savings of 31% on
generic drugs and an average savings of 13% on brand name prescriptions.
To access the discount, members simply present their membership identification card to a participating pharmacy. The pharmacist will then enter the
information from the membership card into the online computer system and the member will be immediately eligible for substantial savings on prescription
drugs.
Mail Order Pharmacy
Members can save more on their maintenance medications through Caremark's convenient and money saving mail order service through the website. To start
using the Caremark.com mail order service feature, the member can download an order form from the website and send it along with the prescription and payment
to Caremark.
When starting mail order the member should send the completed mail order form, the prescription and payment to Caremark. Orders typically arrive in 10 to
14 days.
Diabetic Management:
Better Living Now, Inc. (BLN) is a managed care provider of healthcare products and services, specializing in the needs of patients with chronic conditions.
From medical appliances and supplies to home medical equipment, BLN can be a member's single source for all their vitamin and nutrition or durable medical
equipment needs.
BLN brings these values to the member:
- Free shipping and choice of free gift with first order
- Durable Medical Equipment — 20% to 30% off of retail price
- Disposable Medical Supplies — 20% to 40% off of retail price
- Nutritional Supplements and Daily Living Aids— 20% to 25% off of retail price
- No shipping charges for orders that are $100 or more. Shipping is a flat $7.95 for orders under $100
- BLN ships up to a 90-day supply and the BLN care coordinators send a replacement notification before the supplies run out
- No complicated forms to fill out and no inconvenient trips to the pharmacy
Bright and White Teeth Whitening:
Members will receive a 75% savings on professional teeth whitening kits from Bright and White, Inc. Bright and White's teeth whitening kits are the same
kits one would receive at a local dentist office but at a fraction of the cost.
Members can order custom made kits and refresher kits by calling the toll free number or members may order online.
Members will receive with the first shipment supplies and instructions to make an accurate impression of their teeth and gum line and a pre-paid mailer
box for priority mail return.
After Bright and White obtains the impressions, the lab goes to work. The member will receive the custom made trays, a full year of prescription strength bleaching gel,
a shade chart and a case holder for the custom made trays within 3 to 5 business days. Custom trays made
by personal impressions.
Kits Available:
- Day White 7.5% or 9.5% — Wear 30 minutes per day for 7 to 10 days for maximum results
- Nite White 16% or 22% — Wear overnight for 7 to 10 days for maximum results
- Zoom Weekender Kit — Complete in just 3 nights
- Refresher Kit — Use once every 3 to 4 months to maintain your results
Features of Bright and White Teeth Whitening Kits:
- Receive a 75% savings from normal dentist fees
- No dental visit required
- Direct to you by Priority Mail
This bleaching gel is great for those with sensitive teeth
Amerisight LASIK:
CAREINGTON International Corporation has a preferred pricing plan for LASIK eye surgery through Amerisight, a national network
of over 400 board certified ophthalmologists. The arrangement with Amerisight means members can have LASIK vision correction surgery at a significantly
reduced rate, with savings of 40% to 55% off the overall national average cost for LASIK surgery!
Laser Vision Correction, also known as LASIK, can provide freedom for the majority of individuals who wear glasses or contact lenses. In America, over
10.9 million LASIK procedures have been performed to correct near-sightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.
The cost of Traditional LASIK is $935 per eye and for Custom LASIK is $1340 per eye which is the total cost with no hidden extra fees.
Members also receive:
- A FREE consultation to discuss the procedures available and conduct a preliminary screening to determine if the member is a potential candidate
- Experienced surgeons who have performed more than 1.1 million laser correction procedures
- Pre-Operative exam and Post-Operative appointments with the chosen physician
- Fully refundable deposit (even if the member decides not to have the surgery)
- Physician-recommended procedure using leading-edge FDA approved technology
- Nationwide access to Board Certified Ophthalmologists using state-of-the-art, FDA approved LASIK vision correction technologies
- Savings of thousands of dollars over several years by the elimination or reduction of glasses and contacts
- Improved work performance. Wearing glasses or contacts presents an occupational hazard at work
- Interest free financing plans up to 4 months or payments as low as $42 per month available to qualified candidates
WholeHealth Network:
Chiropractic, Alternative Health & Nutritional Supplements
Members will have cost-effective access to one of the largest networks of chiropractors and other top qualified alternative health care practitioners in
the United States. WholeHealth Networks is a complete wellness program comprised of over 30,000 practitioners nationally including over 14,000 chiropractors
and over 16,000 alternative health care providers.
Members save 10% to 30% savings on chiropractic services and many types of alternative health care therapies including:
| Diet and Nutritional Counselors |
Personal trainers |
| Acupuncturists |
Biofeedback |
| Chiropractors |
Dieticians |
| Exercise Specialists |
Herbology and Herbal Medicine |
| Holistic Health Practitioners |
Massage Therapy |
| Body Work |
Meditation |
| Nutritional Counseling and Supplements |
Reflexology |
| Tai Chi and Chi Gong |
Relaxation Treatment (including Hypnotherapy) |
| Vitamins |
Yoga |
| And many more! |
|
HearPO
Provider Network: Over 1,600
Discount Range: 30% on hearing exams and services
5% to 60% on all hearing aids at any HearPO provider
Key Features of HearPO:
- Largest provider of audiology and hearing aid services in the United States
- Over 200 models of hearing aids available, including the newest programmable and digital technology
- Discounts on repairs and batteries
- Comprehensive follow-up services at no charge for one year
- Free demonstrations of the latest technologies
- All testing completed by highly credentialed licensed professionals
- 60-day trial period with 100% money-back guarantee
Demographics:
2004 Median Age: 69
2004 Average Age: 62
2004 Gender - 36% Women, 64% Men
| Average Income: |
$0 to $20,000 |
40% |
|
$20,001 to $49,999 |
48% |
|
$50,000 plus |
12% |
Optum Nurse Line
Key Features of 24 Hour Nurse Line Access:
- Immediate access to licensed, registered nurses through one toll-free number 24/7/365
- Unlimited home care advice and recommendations based on more than 600 physician approved guidelines from registered nurses
- Decision support for certain high-cost, high-practice-variation health conditions and diagnoses
- Information about prescription usage and over-the-counter medication usage and drug interaction
- Information on a wide range of health and medical concerns including nutrition and wellness topics
- Audio health information library of more than 1,100 recorded topics with more than 550 topics in Spanish
Hospital:
Galaxy Health Network Hospital (GHNH) program provides members with access to over 2,500 acute-care hospitals nationwide*. Members have the opportunity to
save 10% to 30% or more. Members are able to use any in-network provider or facility as often as needed. To ensure members have a positive experience when
using their medical savings card, network representatives are ready to help. GHNH will pre-certify that the provider is in network and accepting new patients,
confirm provider is aware of how the medical savings card works, and verify the discount will be honored at the time of service. GHNH will coordinate the cost
of the specific procedure with the hospital and the admitting physician and provide the member with the best estimate in writing for the procedure being
requested in their area.
*Hospitals are not available in AK, HI, RI, MD, VT, WV and WY.
Whole Family Cost: $29.95 mo./$269.00 yr.
Your plan information will arrive in the mail within 7 – 10 business days of placing your order. Included in this information will be your membership cards,
information over the plan and a list of the closest 9 providers. Additional providers can be requested by calling the Members Services phone number that is on
the back of your membership card.
If you have any questions look at CAREington International Corporation FAQ section.
Disclosures:
- THIS PLAN IS NOT INSURANCE.
- The plan provides discounts at certain health care providers for medical services. The range of discounts will vary depending on the type of
provider and service
- The plan does not make payments directly to the providers of medical services.
- Plan members are obligated to pay all health care services but will receive a discount from those healthcare providers who have contracted with
the discount medical plan organization.
- Before purchase, you may access a list of participating health care providers at www.careington.com. In addition, upon request, the plan will
make available a written list of participating health care providers
- You have the right to cancel within 30 days and receive a full refund, less nominal processing fee.
- Discount Medical Plan Organization and administrator: CAREINGTON International Corporation, 7400 Gaylord Parkway, Frisco, TX 75034;
phone 800-441-0380.
Note to Texas Consumers: Regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Registration, P.O. Box 12157, Austin, Texas 78711; telephone 1-800-803-9202 or
(512)463-6599 website: www.license.state.tx.us/complaints. The program and its administrators
have no liability for providing or guaranteeing service by providers or quality of service rendered by providers. *This program is not available in
Vermont and Montana. |
Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
Corporate Profile:
PHCS is the first and only national PPO to earn four endorsements of quality from two independent, nationally recognized quality assurance organizations,
the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) and URAC.
- NCQA certification for Credentialing and Re-credentialing (August 2001)
- NCQA certification for Utilization Management (May 2001)
- URAC accreditation for Health Network with Credentialing (October 2001)
- URAC accreditation for Health Utilization Management (July 1993)
Key Features of PHCS:
- PHCS is the largest proprietary PPO in the country with nationwide access
- Member receives identification card and “Dear Doctor” letter in their fulfillment kit with instructions to call CAREINGTON'S
Physician Relations Department
- CAREINGTON'S Physician Relations Department will provide the member with a list of providers after verifying which PHCS provider
is participating in the discount card program
- CAREINGTON Physician Relations Specialist (PRS) will call the provider to confirm participation and make an appointment for the
member
- The live-operator feature ensures a positive member/provider experience
- Providers must pass strict credentialing criteria
- PHCS has relationships with providers associated with the majority of specialties
Note : Physician's Assistants (PA's) are not included in the PHCS network.
Private Health Care Systems (PHCS):
- Provider Network: Over 350,000 doctors at over 750,000 locations
- Discount Range: 20% to 45% savings
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