LSFA MEMBER BENEFITS PROGRAM

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The Louisiana State Firemen’s Association has endorsed Association  Member Benefit Advisors (AMBA) to provide a menu of “Members Only” benefits for the LSFA.

Ø     To arrange for a speaker at your meetings concerning benefits, please call Jeanie Coffey, AMBA’s National Director of Association Relations, at 800.258.7041 ext. 2242.

Ø     AMBA is seeking to employ LSFA’s members as AMBA representatives. If you are interested in learning more about this position, or would like to recommend someone, please call D’ Anna Baucom, AMBA VP, at 800.258.7041 ext. 2932.For information about any of these benefits, please call AMBA at 800.258.7041 or visit the web site www.amba.info.

• LONG TERM CARE/HOME HEALTH CARE

AMBA will build a policy to match your own needs. You select the daily benefit amount, elimination period, and benefit period which best suits your needs for care. AMBA endorsed Long Term Care Policy features include: no prior hospital stay; no waiting period for pre-existing conditions; pays in addition to your other insurance, and no premium increases with age. 

• FIRST DIAGNOSIS CANCER & FIRST DIAGONOSIS HEART ATTACK

The First Diagnosis Cancer and First Diagnosis Heart Attack plans pay money directly to you in cash at one time in one lump sum payment upon first diagnosis of internal cancer, malignant melanoma, or a heart attack. You can select the lump sum payment of $10,000, $20,000, $30,000, $40,000, or $50,000 that best fits your needs.   

• ACCIDENT EXPENSE INSURANCE POLICY

Accidents happen fast, without warning, anywhere, anytime, and can happen to anyone.This policy protects you in eight ways due to an accident: Ambulance Benefits; Medical Expenses; Hospital Expenses; Intensive Care Benefits; Physical Therapy Benefits; Family Lodging and Transportation; Dismemberment Benefits; and Accidental Death Benefits. This does not pay losses resulting from sickness. 

• MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT INSURANCE PLANS

The Senior Class Medicare Supplement Plan offers Medicare Plans A, B, C, D, F, and G.Senior Class Plans pay for eligible expenses not paid by Medicare, and gives you the freedom to use your own physician, specialist, and medical facility. A drug discount card is provided with this policy. 

• FINAL EXPENSE WHOLE LIFE POLICY

You can have peace of mind knowing that your premiums are guaranteed never to increase, and your coverage is guaranteed never to decrease. Death benefits paid to your beneficiary are tax free. 

• TAX-DEFERRED ANNUITY

AMBA offers a Single Premium Tax-Deferred solution for your retirement featuring tax-deferred accumulation of interest, a guaranteed competitive interest rate, multiple payout options, and a nursing home waiver.    

• MEDICAL AIR SERVICES ASSOCIATION

Over the past 30 years Medical Air Services (MASA) has become an international company dedicated to providing life saving emergency assistance. The coverage is designed to protect members against catastrophic financial loss when emergencies arise.  The Platinum Membership offered through AMBA offers the following 13 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/Grandchildren Return, Mortal Remains, Vehicle Return, and World Wide Coverage. For more information about this MASA plan, please contact AMBA at 800.258.7041. 

• ASTRUM HEARING SOLUTIONS

This is a national network of hearing professionals who have audiologists in all states.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 866.988.5403 or check www.astrumhearing.com for more information. 

• GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES (GETO)

This is a unique “Space-A” vacation condominium and hotel/resort program exclusively for current and retired government employees and now LSFA’s members.  Space available condos located worldwide are available for a flat rate of $299 plus tax per week. Good for short notice vacations. For full details and samples of resort availability, check www.getravelop.com or call the reservation center at 877.867.3639. Use eligibility number 823 when making condo/resort reservations GETO HOTEL discounts are available for the following hotels by using ID # 60712 when making reservations:   Days Inn-800.268.2195; Ramada-800.462.8035; Super 8 - 800.889.9706; Travelodge-800.545.5545; Wingate Inn-877.202.8814; AmeriHost-800.996.2087; Howard Johnson-800.769.0939; and Knights Inn-800.682.1071.    

• GRAND CIRCLE CORPORATION TRAVEL

LSFA’s members will receive a $50 per person instant savings when reserving your first vacation with the Grand Circle Family (Grand Circle Travel & Overseas Adventure Travel) by giving your Customer Number as 765691 for AMBA and using the Service Code VAMB 007.  Grand Circle Travel is the leader in international group travel, adventure, and discovery for Americans. For information about group or individual tours, check www.gct.com or call 866.221.0814.Overseas Adventure Travel is for small group adventure travelers that feature authentic lodging, unique modes of transportation, small ship exploration, and expert guides. Visit www.oattravel.com or call 866.626.8587 for information. 

• VACATIONS TO GO CRUISES

This online company constantly scours the itineraries of every cruise line to create an exclusive list of the world’s great cruises with every conceivable discount included. LSFA’s members can subscribe to the free weekly Vacations to Go newsletter vacations where most cruises are discounted 40-60% off the published catalogue price. Check www.vacationstogo.com for cruise information, www.resortvacationstogo.com for resort information, and www.tourvacationstogo.com for tours or call 800.338.4962. 

• LA QUINTA INN AND SUITES DISCOUNT

La Quinta Corporation now gives you a 10% discount at their La Quinta Inn and Suites locations nationwide. Please mention the eligibility word “AMBA” to receive your discount. For reservations, please call 800.531.5900 or check www.LQ.com.

• ADVANTAGE AND BUDGET RENT-A-CAR DISCOUNTS

For Advantage reservations call 800.777.5500 or check www.arac.com and use the AMBA’s ID #153702-FSC. For Budget reservations call 800.455.2848 or visit www.budget.com and use the AMBA’s ID #X925500. 

• DELL COMPUTER

LSFA’s members are now available to get discounts on Dell computers through the Education Personnel Purchase Program. You may receive a 2% - 12% discount depending on the cost of the unit and the warranty selected. Call Dell at 866.257.4711or check the Dell site at www.dell.com/edubuy and enter your LSFA’s ID number  SS80066874 to receive your discount.  

• COSTCO