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Health Savings

Finally — affordable, quality health care for the entire family.

You want the best care when it comes to your families' health. But quality care at an affordable price can be out of reach for working families. Even families with some insurance coverage often have high out-of-pocket expenses.

That's why we developed the Union Plus Health Savings Program in conjunction with our program provider, MedAdvantage. For less than $15 per year, AFSCME members and their families (including parents) can reduce out-of-pocket expenses for prescriptions, vision and other health care services as soon as they enroll. Compare with similar programs that charge $129 or more. Call 1-800-228-3523 for more information and to enroll.

1. Health Savings Premium Program

 $69.95 per year (coverage for members, spouses and domestic partners, children and parents)

  • Dental care services

  • Retail and mail order prescriptions

  • Vision care

  • Foot and ankle care

  • Hearing care

  • Diabetic supplies

  • Nurse HelpLine

2. Health Savings Standard Program

$14.95 per year or free when you use your Union Plus Credit Card (coverage for members, spouses, children and parents)

  • Retail and mail order prescriptions

  • Vision care

  • Foot and ankle care

  • Hearing care

No More Claim Forms - Just Instant Savings

After you enroll, we will mail you a Union Plus Health Savings card (allow 5 - 7 days for delivery). Simply present your card when you visit a participating eye doctor, pharmacy or other health care provider, and receive discounted rates on the spot. It's that easy. Best of all, there's no limit on the amount you save or the frequency with which you use the program.

The program also offers quarterly account activity summaries, making it easy to track how much you've saved.

Prescription Savings & Convenience

Save an average of over 18% or almost $12 per prescription at more than 45,000 pharmacies nationwide including Rite Aid, Safeway and Thrifty-Payless chains.* Or get even greater savings when you choose to have convenient, money-saving mail-order prescriptions delivered right to your door. (*Based on third quarter 2002 claims and savings data.)

Dental Care Deals

Under the Premium plan, members can use the dental care services and save on routine exams, cleanings, fillings, X-rays, root canals, crowns and bridges, extractions and orthodontics. Simply choose any provider from our list of more than 20,000 qualified dental professionals. Then make an appointment and show your Union Plus Health Savings card when you visit. You'll get instant savings with the program's reduced fees. In most cases, members will save an average of 35% per office visit for dental care services.

See if there is a participating dentist in your area.

Vision Care Discounts

No matter what your eye care needs, you can enjoy substantial savings (up to 50% off) on frames, glasses and contact lenses at more than 13,000 national vision chains and independent optometrist shops. Union members also typically save about 30% on a routine visit to the eye doctor, which includes an exam and a pair of single-vision glasses. And they can save as much as $100 on more costly vision-care items, such as progressive eyeglass lenses or gas-permeable contact lenses.

Foot & Ankle Care

With the Union Plus Health Savings program you can save up to 40% or more off the usual and customary charges for foot and ankle care services and procedures performed by over 3,800 podiatrists nationwide. Typical services available include treatment for bunion removal, corns, calluses and heel spurs. The program also provides discounts of more than 50% on orthotics.

Hearing Care Services

Save up to 30% on the usual and customary charges on hearing care services and hearing aids provided by credentialed audiologists at more than 1,400 locations nationwide. Typical services include hearing tests and hearing aids. The program also provides discounts on hearing aid repairs. Find HearPO providers in your area here.

Diabetic Supplies

By special arrangement with an established mail-order program, union members receive discounts of up to 30% off retail prices on diabetic supplies, including needles, syringes, glucose meters, test strips, pumps and more. Orders can be made via phone, fax or mail and are conveniently delivered to your door.

Nurse HelpLine

Under the Premium plan, union members have unlimited access to the Nurse HelpLine. Experienced registered nurses offer personal health care advice and support as well as general health information, 24 hours a day. The HelpLine also offers a large library of pre-recorded health information.

Try Before You Buy

Union members can call 1-800-228-3523 for a free 30-day trial period. Representatives are available Monday - Friday from 9 am - 6 pm (ET). Se habla español. Have your credit or debit card ready, and the birthdates of any family members you plan to enroll.

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