March 2012
Employee Benefit News (March 2012)
Discount plans poised for growth
Discount dental plans have, for decades, been on the fringes of the benefits world, existing as an individual product almost exclusively. But as employers continue to shift costs, move to consumer-driven health plans and, in some cases, discontinue dental coverage altogether, voluntary discount dental plans could be poised for growth.
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September 2011
New Rochelle Patch (September 2011)
Program Brings Dental and Vision Benefits for Veterans to Westchester
State and county politicians gathered in White Plains Monday in an effort to raise awareness for Smiling on America's Heroes - a new program that provides discounted dental and eye care for retired military veterans.
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July 2011
Times Herald-Record (July 2011)
Now, vets can get dental, vision discounts
Dental and vision care are not among the benefits returning veterans receive once they separate from the service.
But a new program aimed at filling that void was announced Thursday at the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor.
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Mid-Hudson News (July 2011)
Dental, vision care program announced for vets
The Smiling on America's Heroes plan, which provides discounts on dental and
vision care to veterans in New York was unveiled at the National Purple Heart
Hall of Honor in New Windsor on Thursday.
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March 2011
Benefits Selling Magazine (March 2011)
Good oral health is also good for your wallet
Choosing voluntary benefits that make a difference in the quality of life
is a very important issue with employees, especially when they are picking
up the cost of the product.
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November 2010
Corporate Wellness Association (November 2010)
Beyond Insurance: Significant Wellness Discounts for Your Employees
To improve employee health and overall well-being, you are most likely reviewing the costs, features and benefits of new wellness programs. As you review the latest HR trends, consider your employee’s needs and potential ROI for your corporation.
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Corporate Wellness Association (November 2010)
Interview with Clyde Ponder, Director of Sales for Careington International
Wellness Discount Plan
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September 2010
Insurance News Net Magazine (September 2010)
Hybrids are not just for cars - Discount plans take benefits further or less
Since the health care reform debate began, there have been in-depth discussions to determine the future of both health insurance and ancillary benefits such as dental and vision. As health reform and the health care industry continue to evolve, many employer groups need new solutions to revitalize their overall benefit product offerings. It is important to consider the differences before offering these new hybrid products to employees.
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August 2010
ABC - Good Morning America (August 4, 2010)
New Ways to Save on Health Care
Mellody Hobson explains how to save big on health care costs with Medical Discount Clubs
... Another club, Careington, offers up to 80 percent off of lab costs and 45 percent off of doctor's visits. Hobson advised interested people to check to make sure the club covers their area before they sign up.
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June 2010
Corporate Wellness Association (June 2010)
Interview with Greg Rudisill, SVP of Strategic Partnerships for Careington International
Health reform and dental benefits
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March 2010
Corporate Wellness Association (March 2010) - "Another Way to Look at Dental Benefits"
According to a 2009 Delta Dental Plans survey, employees want their dental benefits to be easy to use, allow them to use their personal dentist and include several coverage options of which the most important is preventive care, such as teeth cleanings and X-rays.
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February 2010
Corporate Wellness Association (February 2010)
Interview with Chuck Misasi, the Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Careington works with employers to better the health and wellness of their employees.
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November 2009
HR Management Magazine (November 2009) - "Another Way to Look at Employee Benefits"
Consider your corporation's benefits for a moment. Does the thought cause you to sigh in despair? As you know, corporations across the country are cutting back and restricting unnecessary spending. This trend is forcing corporations to modify budgets, and examine the benefits being offered to their employees.
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August 2009
Worksitemagazine.com (August 2009) - "The Value of Medical Networks with Limited Health Care Plans"
In today’s evolving health care industry, using a medical network in conjunction with a limited health care plan is often a good option for members seeking extra value through network discounts. With these medical networks, members may receive discounts on both insured and non-insured services, and quality assurance support is available for any provider issue. Many challenges tend to surround some medical networks with limited health care plans.
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Worksitemagazine.com (August 2009) - "Energize your Worksite Dental Indemnity Plan- Add a Dental PPO"
Many of the nation’s worksite carriers offer dental indemnity plans as part of a broad worksite benefit portfolio. These dental plans offer insured benefits at a 30 to 40 percent lower premium cost than traditional, fully-insured dental plans. The trade off is lower benefits in the form of fixed reimbursements, instead of coverage based on a percentage of usual fees. Worksite plans generally have waiting periods of three to 12 months for Type II (restorations) and Type III treatments (crowns, root canals, dentures). The consumer will have higher out-of-pocket costs with indemnity plans.
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May 2008
Parents Magazine (May 2008) - "25 Ways to Save Money on Healthcare"
Get discounts on prescriptions, negotiate with your doctor, bargain-shop for a health plan. In this economy, you need to take more control over your family's medical bills.
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January 2008
SmartMoney Magazine (January 7, 2008) - "Time for a Dental Insurance Checkup"
Do you floss regularly? If not, it's time to start. Never mind your nagging dentist. Here's something to really scare you into proper gum care: An increasing number of employers are reducing (or even dropping) dental benefits, ...
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February 2006
MONEY Magazine (January 25, 2006) - "Take the Bite out of Dental Costs"
Taking care of your mouth can cost an arm and a leg these days. Only 55 percent of Americans have dental insurance, which leaves nearly half of us paying the entire way for care that can easily run $300 per person a year for basic preventive checkups ...
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