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Members-Only Benefits

       

       

IRTA  membership gives you access to a wide range of

members-only benefits, including the following:
 


NEW!

Discounted Homeowners and Auto Insurance with MetLife.

Log on to www.metlife.com/mybenefits and enter IRTA, or call 1-800-438-6388.

 

NEW!

Verizon Wireless discount.

IRTA members can receive an 8% discount off of their monthly bills and a 25% discount off of accessories.  Some restrictions apply.  Take your IRTA membership card to your local Verizon Wireless business office.
►►Click here to download the Verizon End User Form



Travel Opportunities
For complete information on any of these travel opportunities, contact Eugene Wease, (219) 730-4027, 1087 Freedom Circle South, Crown Point IN 46307.
►►Click here to view travel opportunities.

Dental Insurance
Ameritas dental insurance plan offers reasonable group rates for IRTA  members. This plan allows you to use your own dentist or you may choose a network provider and save from 20-30%.
 

Vision Plan
VSP has a network of thousands of doctors, located in rural and metropolitan areas throughout the nation. In fact, VSP's network is so comprehensive, that more than 90 percent of members have access to a VSP doctor within 10 miles of work and home. VSP doctors provide both eye exams and eyewear giving members a convenient "one-stop" for all their eyecare needs.

Forms are Adobe PDF. If you do not have the free reader, click here to download it.
►►Click here to download a Dental/Vision enrollment packet.
 



Long Term Care / Home Health Care
AMBA will build a Long Term Care policy to match your own individual needs; you select the daily benefit amount, elimination period, and benefit period which best suits your needs for care. The Long Term Care Policy features include: no prior hospital stay and no waiting period for pre-existing conditions.
 



First Diagnosis Cancer Policy                                                                                           Top
The Cancer First Diagnosis plan pays money directly to you in one lump sum payment upon first diagnosis of internal cancer or malignant melanoma. You can select the lump sum payment of $10,000 to $50,000 that best fits your needs. This policy pays in addition to any other existing coverage you may have. In some states, with the return of premium option, if you do not need the protection for twenty years, 100% of all your premiums paid will be returned to you and you still keep the protection.
 



Medicare Supplement Policy                                                                                            
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Medicare pays for some, but not all, of the health care expenses for people age 65 and over. Medicare Supplement Insurance is designed to help with your out-of-pocket health care costs by paying for some of these expenses depending on the plan you select to meet your personal needs and budget. You have the freedom of choice to select the doctors, hospitals, and clinics that you want, and you will never be cancelled because of age or health. You can select from Plans A, B, C, D, F and G. All benefits are paid in addition to any other existing coverage you may have.
 



Final Expense Whole Life Policy                                                                                      
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You can have peace of mind knowing that your premiums are guaranteed never to increase and your coverage is guaranteed never to decrease. Your cash values are accumulated on a tax-deferred basis. Death benefits paid to your beneficiary are tax free.
 



Tax-Deferred Annuity                                                                                                        
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AMBA offers a Single Premium Tax-Deferred solution for your retirement featuring tax-deferred accumulation of interest, guaranteed competitive interest rate, multiple payout options, income you won't outlive, and a nursing home waiver.
 



Medical Air Services Association                                                                                    
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Over the past 29 years, Medical Air Services (MASA) has become an international company dedicated to providing life saving emergency assistance from home and while traveling anywhere in the world. The coverage is designed to protect association members against catastrophic financial loss when emergencies arise.

The Platinum Membership available to IRTA  members through AMBA offers the following services: Emergency Air Transportation, Helicopter Transportation, Ground Ambulance Transportation, Organ Retrieval, Organ Recipient Transportation, Recuperation/Repatriation, Return Transportation, Escort Transportation, Non-Injury Transportation, Minor Children and Grandchildren Return, Mortal Remains, Vehicle Return, and World Wide Coverage.

Contact AMBA at 800.258.7041 for more information or to enroll over the phone.
 



Identity Theft Protection
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IRTA  now offers identity theft protection for members through CSIdentity Corporation. For $9.00 a month you can start protecting your identity from one of the fastest growing crimes in America. Most identity theft solutions only provide credit monitoring. CSIdentity ProtectorSM not only provides credit reports and monitoring, it also provides non-credit loan activity, public records monitoring, criminal record and sex offender monitoring, Internet monitoring, restoration services, and $25,000 of identity theft insurance. Visit www.amba.info/idtheft.html to learn more and enroll online or by phone.
 



Apple Discounts
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Members qualify for preferred pricing on the latest Apple products and accessories. The Apple member purchase program benefits include special discounts on Apple products, quarterly promotions, free standard shipping on orders over $50, free engraving on iPod, online custom product configuration, and simplified checkout using any combination of credit card or Apple Gift Card. Call 1-877-EPP-MEMBER or visit www.apple.com/eppstore/slg
 



1-800-FLOWERS
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Save 15% on an assortment of beautiful flowers–Fresh From Our Growers or Florist Designed–plus plants, delicious gourmet snacks and treats, extraordinary gift baskets, cuddly plush pals and unique giftware they'll treasure can help you celebrate any occasion!" Use code AMBA. Visit www.1800FLOWERS.com or call 1-800-FLOWERS.
 



Barnes & Noble Online Discounts
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Members save with online discounts for books, DVD’s, CD’s, and more through the online member’s bookstore. Save an extra 5% in addition to any online discounts on all your purchases. Orders of $25 or more qualify for Fast & Free shipping in three business days or less (see site for details). Visit www.bn.com/amba 
 



Astrum Hearing Solutions
                                                                                                
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Astrum develops, organizes and maintains a provider network of Audiologists and Hearing Aid Specialists. Our network was developed in-house and created for the delivery of hearing healthcare products and services throughout the entire United States. These professionals have been hand picked and are dedicated to the highest level of professional and ethical standards.

Astrum offers you a complete hearing evaluation, warranty on digital technology aids in any style, loss and damage protection, and batteries with a complete benefit package. Your hearing aid benefit package includes four levels of pricing on most major brands. Use benefit number #RTA000053101 when calling 1.866.988.5403. Visit: www.astrummarketing.com for more information.
 



G.E.T.O - Government Employee Travel Opportunities                                              
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This is a unique Space Available vacation condominium program that was previously available exclusively for government employees and now IRTA  members. Condos that normally sit empty when not in use by the owners are now available to association members. Effective July 1, 2007, condos are available for a flat rate of $329 per week and are available from Alaska to Maine and in most foreign countries. For full details and samples of resort availability, visit www.getravelop.com, or contact the reservation center at 877.867.3639. IRTA  members may use eligibility number 823 when making reservations.
 



Dell Computer Discounts                                                                                                  
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IRTA  members are eligible to receive discounts on Dell computers.

1) Visit www.dell.com/epp and enter your IRTA  discount code PS95750248. This is the key to entering the discount store. Once you have entered the store, simply select the unit you would like to customize. Configure the unit to your liking and add it to your cart. Upon adding the unit to your cart, the discount will be calculated, and the discounted pricing will be shown.

2) Call Dell at 866.257.4711. You must be sure to give the sales representative the discount code PS95750248 to ensure that you receive the correct discount percentage.
 



Rental Car Discounts                                                                                                        
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Automobile rental discounts are available from Hertz, Budget and Avis!

Hertz / 1.800.654.2210
Website: www.hertz.com
Discount code CDP# 1860896

Budget / Phone: 800.527.0700
Website: www.budget.com 
Discount code: (BCD) X925500

Avis / Phone: 800.331.1212
Website: www.avis.com 
Discount code: AWD# G725000
 



LaQuinta Inn & Suites                                                                                                       
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La Quinta Inn and Suites is offering a 15% discount on rooms in all La Quinta Inns and Suites nationwide. Association members will get a preferred room rate at over 370 La Quinta locations. In order to take advantage of this offer when making reservations, please mention the eligibility word "AMBA" and the name of your state association. If you have a question or for reservations, please call 800.531.5900 or visit www.LQ.com
 



Vacations-To-Go                                                                                                                
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Are you looking for a cruise vacation at an unbelievably low price? Since 1984, Vacations To Go has helped tens of thousands of folks save millions of dollars on discount cruises!

Visit www.vacationstogo.com, find your cruise vacation, then call us at 800-338-4962 for a quote or reservation. Our fast quotes and friendly service make booking a breeze! Daily specials are also featured on our website.
 



AMBA Travel Perx
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T
he best values in vacations are available to IRTA members. Special offers are available on fantastic cruises, resorts, and escorted tour vacations to the Caribbean, Mexico, Panama Canal, Europe, Alaska, South America, and Asia. Members can call 1.800.480.4080 or visit www.ambatravelperx.com

 

 

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