Union Plus Health Discount Programs
Battling rising health care costs? Union Plus programs can help you save at participating health providers in your area. Simply choose a Union Plus Discount program below:
- No cost prescription discount card - helps you save at participating pharmacies
- Vision Discounts - helps you save on vision care, prescription drugs, hearing care and more
- Dental Discounts - includes everything in the vision program, plus dental care discounts
- Physician and Hospital Discounts - includes everything in the dental program, plus physician and hospital care discounts
NOTE: These plans are not insurance and do not replace insurance.
Start saving on your out-of-pocket health costs
Phone: Call 1-877-570-4845 (M-F, 9:30 am - 6:30 pm ET).
Please have the birthdates of any family members you plan to sign-up.
Online: Complete the online membership form on the Careington site to join:
Physician & Hospital Discounts Program
Vision Discounts Program (no online sign up option, call 1-877-570-4845)
Check participating providers in your area.
How does it work?
- Join one of the following Union Plus Health Savings programs.
- After you join a program, you'll receive a Union Plus Health Savings card.
- Search for a provider in your area and make an appointment.
- Show your Union Plus Health Savings discount card at your doctor's appointment or pharmacy.
- Receive instant savings with the Union Plus Health Savings reduced fees.
Which program is right for you? Call the Union Plus Health Savings provider, Careington at 1-877-570-4845 (M-F, 9:30 am - 6:30 pm ET).
Disclosures:
THIS PLAN IS NOT INSURANCE. THIS IS NOT A MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN.*
This plan does not meet the minimum creditable coverage requirements under M.G.L. c. 111M and 956 CMR 5.00. The plan provides discounts at certain health care providers for medical services. The range of discounts will vary depending on the type of provider and service. The plan does not make payments directly to the providers of medical services. Plan members are obligated to pay for all health care services but will receive a discount from those health care providers who have contracted with the discount medical plan organization. You may access a list of participating health care providers at www.UnionPlus.org/HealthSavings. Upon request the plan will make available a written list of participating health care providers. You have the right to cancel within the first 30 days after receipt of membership materials and receive a full refund, less a nominal processing fee (nominal fee for MD residents is $5). Discount Medical Plan Organization and administrator: Careington International Corporation, 7400 Gaylord Parkway, Frisco, TX 75034; phone 800-441-0380.
The program and its administrators have no liability for providing or guaranteeing service by providers or the quality of service rendered by providers. This program is not available in Montana and Vermont. This plan is not currently available in Washington. *Medicare statement applies to MD residents when pharmacy discounts are part of program.
| See the tabs below for details. | Prescription Card | Vision Discount Program | Dental Discount Program | Physician & Hospital Discounts Program |
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| No Cost | $14.95/year per family | $69.95/year per family | $179.95/year per family OR $17.95/month |
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Vision Care
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Doctor & Hospital
Care Features - Eligibility
- Customer Service
- FAQ
Vision Care
Features
| Typical included services | Providers | |
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Prescription Drugs |
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| Save an average of 20% off brand name drugs 40% off generic drugs |
Brand name and generic drugs of all types | 55,000 pharmacies nationwide including participating Rite Aid and Safeway stores. Search for participating pharmacies in your area. Or get even greater savings when you choose to have convenient, money-saving mail-order prescriptions delivered right to your door. |
Vision Care |
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| Save 20% to 40% off the retail price of eyewear. |
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Over 50,000 providers nationwide, including:
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Medical & Diabetic Supplies |
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| Save 20% to 40% off retail prices on disposable medical supplies Save 20% to 30% on durable medical supplies |
Disposable medical supplies, including diabetic needles, syringes, test strips and more. Durable diabetic supplies and other durable medical equipment |
Established mail-order program Orders can be made via phone or mail and are conveniently delivered to your door. |
Foot & Ankle Care |
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| Save 20% to 50% off the normal charges for foot and ankle care services |
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3,500 podiatrists nationwide Search for a participating foot care provider in your area. |
Hearing Care |
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| Save on hearing evaluations and exams. Save 20-25% on all hearing aids at any HearPO provider |
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More than 2,700 locations nationwide. Search for a participating hearing care provider in your area. |
Nurse Hotline |
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| Receive health care advice 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by calling a toll-free number | Receive health care advice 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Access to a large library of pre-recorded health information topics |
24-hour assistance from a licensed registered nurse. |
Dental Care
Features
| Example of discounts | Typical included services | Providers |
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| Save 20% to 50% off the standard charges on most dental procedures |
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Over 111,000 participating dental providers Search for a participating dental care provider in your area. |
Doctor & Hospital
Care Features
| Example of discounts | Typical included services | Providers |
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| Savings averaging 20% to 45% on medical services |
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Thousands of provider locations nationwide. Search for a participating location in your area. Hospital discounts are not available in Maryland and West Virginia. |
| Savings averaging 20% to 45% at |
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Over 525,000 physicians nationwide Search for a participating physician in your area. |
Participating physicians in nearly every medical specialty, including:
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Over 1,500,000 doctors, hospitals, labs and other ancillary service providers. Participating providers are screened by a team of professionals. They must pass strict credentialing criteria prior to joining the network. This network is offered through PHCS -- the largest proprietary preferred provider network in the United States. |
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| Personal Health Advocate:Receive assistance in navigating the health care and insurance systems, including clinical and administrative issues. |
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Personal health advocates are typically a registered nurse, supported by a team of medical directors and administrative experts. A team of health care professionals is specially trained to handle each case with the utmost confidentiality. This service is offered through Health Advocate, Inc. |
Eligibility
The program is for United States residents and is not available in Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, or Canada.
The Vision, Dental and Doctor & Hospital Discounts Health Savings programs are not available in Montana and Vermont. The Prescription Card program is not available in New Hampshire.
Who is eligible?
- Dues-paying labor union members of participating unions
- Retired union members
- Widows/widowers of union members
- Spouse, domestic partners, and children may be included
- Union Plus credit cardholders
Customer Service
- Questions? Call Careington International at 1-877-570-4845 (M-F, 9:30 am - 6:30 pm ET).
- Find a participating Union Plus Health Savings provider in your area.
- Read Union Plus Health Savings program FAQs.
- Also see the Careington International site for union members.
We realize that sometimes you may need help with a concern about using a Union Plus program. The Union Plus Member Advocacy Program, staffed by OPEIU Local 2 members, is here to help you resolve any problems. Contact us at 1-800-472-2005 (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET, weekdays) or online at UnionPlus.org/Customer.
NOTE: If you have questions about the new Medicare Part D prescription drug insurance program (NOT a Union Plus program), you should contact www.medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
Disclosures:
THIS PLAN IS NOT INSURANCE. THIS IS NOT A MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN.*
This plan does not meet the minimum creditable coverage requirements under M.G.L. c. 111M and 956 CMR 5.00. The plan provides discounts at certain health care providers for medical services. The range of discounts will vary depending on the type of provider and service. The plan does not make payments directly to the providers of medical services. Plan members are obligated to pay for all health care services but will receive a discount from those health care providers who have contracted with the discount medical plan organization. You may access a list of participating health care providers at www.UnionPlus.org/HealthSavings. Upon request the plan will make available a written list of participating health care providers. You have the right to cancel within the first 30 days after receipt of membership materials and receive a full refund, less a nominal processing fee (nominal fee for MD residents is $5). Discount Medical Plan Organization and administrator: Careington International Corporation, 7400 Gaylord Parkway, Frisco, TX 75034; phone 800-441-0380.
The program and its administrators have no liability for providing or guaranteeing service by providers or the quality of service rendered by providers. This program is not available in Montana and Vermont. *Medicare statement applies to MD residents when pharmacy discounts are part of program. The Vision Discounts, Dental Discounts and Physician & Hospital Discounts programs are not available in Montana and Vermont.





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