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AEA-NEA Member Benefits Program
AEA-NEA Member Benefits Program AEA-NEA Member Benefits Program
AEA-NEA Member Benefits Program
August 27, 2008

Purpose

Member BenefitsThe AEA and NEA have cooperatively developed a portfolio of value-added products and services designed to meet many of the association members' needs.

The program intends to offer quality products in a competitive state and nationwide market with broad accessibility to the association member.

The member benefits program is supported by superior service, by a consumer education program designed to help members to be better consumers of financial, investment, insurance and other products and by a process to resolve consumer concerns fairly.

AEA Endorsed Benefits

Save up to 50% from retailers with the ACCESS Program.

Financial

AEA Federal Credit Union:
Credit Union membership is available to all AEA members and their families statewide.
Services:
• Savings Accounts – IRAs – CDs
• Auto Loans – Signature Loans – Master Card
• Free Notary Service to Members
• Checking - Share Draft Accounts
• Debit Cards

All these services and more are available to members with a $50.00 share savings account balance.

For more information:
Call: 501-375-3792 or 1-877-580-2429
Fax: 501-375-4216
Address: 1500 West Fourth St.
Little Rock, AR 72201-1064


AEA Personal Financial Planning

Personal Financial Planning assistance is available at no cost to AEA members. Whether planning for retirement, children's college education or needing to consolidate debts and begin a retirement savings program, members can contact:

NEA Value Builder 1-800-632-8258; Little Rock, Bill Criswell (501)537-2252
American Fidelity 1-800-688-4421 or (501) 758-4825
VALIC 1-800-892-5558, ext. 87617

These companies have representatives trained to assist members in achieving their financial goals.

AEA Tax-Deferred Annuities

TDA's represent an excellent means for public school employees to achieve their financial and/or retirement goals. Members who select TDA's have the benefit of investing on a BEFORE-tax basis and having the interest earned, accumulate tax-free. Taxes are deferred until you choose to annuitize/take receipt of your invested monies.

For more information on TDA options, contact:
NEA Value Builder 1-800-632-8258; Little Rock, Bill Criswell (501)537-2252
American Fidelity 1-800-688-4421
VALIC 1-800-892-5558 ext. 87617

INSURANCE
NEA Member Auto & Home Insurance
Auto and Home Insurance available exclusively for AEA Members is underwritten by California Casualty. The NEA Members A+ Auto and Home Insurance Program provides a chance to save money while adding custom benefits designed with members in mind. Here are some of our most popular benefits of the policy:

* Deductible waived entirely for vandalism to you vehicle that occurs on or within 500 feet of school property or also off-campus if attending a school-sponsored event
* Guaranteed lock-in rates for an entire year
* Unlimited Towing & Roadside Assistance offered
* Identity Theft Resolution Service - FREE to all policy holders
* 24/7 emergency claims service, 365 days a year
* Convenient payment plans including E-Z Pay, a monthly payment plan with a Summer Skip option
* Collision deductible waived for an accident with another A+ auto policyholder, or for an accident caused by an uninsured motorist
* Personal property protection of items in your vehicle including school supplies

To receive a no-obligation quote call toll-free at 1-877-999-8927.

To read more about California Casualty, visit:
http://www.calcas.com/aeaonline

Accidental Death & Dismemberment
AD&D plans offer one of the most reasonably priced insurance options to protect members in the event of death, loss of limb or eyesight.

For more information, contact:
NEA AD&D Insurance 1-800-637-4636
American Fidelity 1-800-323-3748


AEA Critical Illness/Dread Disease

Members can choose from an insurance policy or a medical reimbursement plan. The insurance policy provides coverage whether or not you have medical insurance.

The Cancer Medical Reimbursement Plan requires the member to have medical insurance and simply stated, pays what your medical insurance doesn't. CMRP rates are standard and annual at $46.00 for individual and $52.00 for family coverage.

For more information, contact:
American Fidelity 1-800-688-4421 or (501) 758-4825
Cancer Medical Reimbursement Plan 1-800-632-0624, ext 108 or
(661) 325-5999

AEA Disability/Income Protection

After health insurance, disability/income protection is considered by many, the most important insurance since it protects your income. AEA members can choose from several options.

For more information, contact:
NEA Income Protection 1-800-637-4636

AEA In-Hospital Income/Indemnity

This policy provides benefits that are in addition to your Health Insurance. Members can choose from plans that pay up to $100 daily for hospital confinement and up to $150 for intensive care. You can select a plan to fit your needs and budget.

For more information, contact:
NEA MemberCare In-Hospital Plan 1-800-637-4636
USAble Life – HealthCare Plus 1-800-648-0271 or (501) 375-7200 (Little Rock)

AEA Life Insurance

The association offers members excellent rates on life insurance plans ranging from very affordable term life to level premium term and guaranteed issue life plans. Check member rates before you buy anywhere else.

For more information, contact:
NEA Life Insurance Plans 1-800-637-4636
American Fidelity 1-800-688-4421 or (501) 758-4825

AEA Long Term/Home Health Care

Perhaps the fastest growing insurance program in the nation, long term/home health care can be purchased for you and/or a family member. The association designed this plan to provide options that range from Home Health Care to Nursing Homes.

The benefits and premiums provide one of, if not the finest plan available anywhere. Don't buy until you compare.

For more information, contact:
NEA MemberCare Long-Term Care Insurance 1-800-884-2675

AEA Section 125 "Cafeteria" Plans

Internal Revenue Code Section 125 "Cafeteria" plans
(also called Flexible Benefit plans) allow participating school employees to save on taxes. Health insurance premiums, and unreimbursed medical and dependent care expenses can be paid on a pre-tax basis. Association members should make certain a "cafeteria" plan is available to employees in their district.

For more information, contact:
American Fidelity 1-800-688-4421 or (501) 758-4825
USAble Life 1-800-648-0271 or (501) 375-7200 (Little Rock)

Group Savings Plus® from Liberty Mutual

As a member of AEA, you qualify for a special group discount* on your auto insurance through Group Savings Plus® from Liberty Mutual.  With Group Savings Plus, you can enjoy the ease and convenience of paying your premiums through checking account deductions with no down payment or finance charges. You’ll also enjoy fast, easy round-the-clock claims service and a variety of discounts including multi-car,  safe-driver, passive restraints and anti-theft device discounts*. 
 
See for yourself how much money you could save with Liberty Mutual compared to your current insurance provider. For a free, no-obligation quote, call 1-800-524-9400.  Reference client # 9737 when calling in for your discount!
 
 To learn more about Liberty Mutual, visit  www.libertymutual.com/lm/aea.
 
* Group discounts, other discounts, and credits are available where state laws and regulations allow, and may vary by state.  Certain discounts apply to specific coverages only.  To the extent permitted by law, applicants are individually underwritten; not all applicants may qualify.
Coverage provided and underwritten by Liberty Mutual Insurance Company and its affiliates, 175 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA.

PERSONAL AND FAMILY

Amusement Park Discounts

See ACCESS Program

Car Rental

Members will receive a 10-30% discount on auto rentals from Hertz and Alamo. Call AEA Member Benefits to receive a required access number: 1-800-632-0624 or 501-375-4611 (Little Rock).

For more information, contact:
Alamo 1-800-354-2322 (toll-free)
Hertz 1-800-654-2210 (toll-free)

Mobile/Cellular Phone Plans

Members receive a discount for mobile/cellular phone plans offered by NEA Cellular and Cingular Wireless. Rates and benefits may vary.
For more information, contact:

NEA Cellular

1-886-327-2219 code: 910723
Visit www.neamb.com for the cellular offer in your area.
For rate changes call customer service at 1-800-331-0500

Cingular Wireless

AEA members are eligible for the state of Arkansas government employee offer from Cingular Wireless. Plans start at $29.99 monthly. Employee identification and foundation account numbers are required for this discount.

LANDERS/MCLARTY AUTO:

Members receive discounts new and used auto and discounted parts and labor for auto repairs and body work (10% off parts and labor).

A designated sales person at each location will handle AEA member needs. You must present your AEA membership card to the designated dealership contact to receive these valuable benefits.
Dealerships and designated contacts are listed below:

Steve Landers
Executive Sponsor
501 519-4545

Kenny Williams
Program Liaison
501 413-7759

Landers Toyota Little Rock
Toll Free 877-4-toyota
www.landerstoyota.com

Steve Landers, Jr-GM
501 350-7171
slanders@landerscorp.com

Chris Chase
Sales Manager
501 779-3026
cchase@landerscorp.com

Libby Woolbright
Sales
501 779-4515

Jason Whitlock
Sales
501 779-0239

Landers Honda-Pine Bluff
870 534-3650
Tracy Harman-GM
Doug Travis- Sales
Charlie Hall-Sales
501 517-1055

Landers/McLarty Ford/Jeep Bentonville
www.landersmclarty.com
479 271-1912

George Newcomb-GM
gnewcombalanderscorp.com
479 644-7455

Jeri Byrd-Sales Mgr.
jbyrd@landerscorp.com
479 273-9022

Jason Hooe-Internet Mgr.
jhooe@mclarty.com
479 273-9022

Landers Dodge—Shreveport
www.golanders.com
Toll Free: 866 232-1542

Denny Rogers -GM
Aldric Smith – Internet Mgr.
aldric@shreveportlanders.com
866 232-0515

Click here to go to Landers/McLarty Auto

AEA and Landers/McLarty Auto Member Discount Services

 

NEA Member Benefits Program

Insurance Programs:
NEA DUES-TAB INSURANCE
NEA TERM LIFE INSURANCE PLAN-NEA AD&D&D INSURANCE PLAN
NEA GUARANTEED ISSUE LIFE PLAN
NEA LEVEL PREMIUM TERM LIFE INSURANCE PLAN
NEA JOINT PROTECTION LIFE
NEA LEVEL PREMIUM TERM LIFE PLAN

HEALTH, DISABILITY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE PROGRAMS:
NEA MEMBERCARE IN-HOSPITAL PLAN
NEA MEMBERCARE® MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM
NEA MEMBER CARE LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE PLAN
NEA HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE
NEA INCOME PROTECTION PLAN

SAVINGS AND INVESTMENT PROGRAMS:
NEA-SPONSORED FDIC-INSURED MONEY MARKET ACCOUNT
NEA-SPONSORED GOLDCERTIFICATE CD
NEA VALUEBUILDER ANNUITY PROGRAM

CREDIT PROGRAMS:
NEA LINE OF CREDIT
NEA CREDIT CARD PROGRAM

LOAN PROGRAMS:
NEA HOME FINANCING PROGRAM
NEA-NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED LOAN
NEA PERSONAL LOAN

SPECIAL DISCOUNT PROGRAMS:
NEA CAR RENTAL PROGRAM
NEA MAGAZINE SERVICE
NEA CELLULAR
NEA COLLETTE VACATIONS

FOR DETAILS, VISIT THE NEA MEMBER BENEFITS WEB SITE:
WWW.NEAMB.COM OR PHONE
1-800-6374636
 


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