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Dental Discounts Program
The Union Plus Dental Discounts Program difference:
- Lowest access fee: Union Plus Dental Discounts Program includes entire household for same fee. Most others charge extra for spouse & dependents.
- Large provider networks
- Program provider, Careington International, has exemplary reputation
- Low-cost group plans for local unions
Start saving on your out-of-pocket health costs
Phone: Call 1-877-570-4845 (M-F, 9:30 am - 6:30 pm ET) and start with a risk free 45-day trial period.
Before you make the call, please have the birthdates of any family members you plan to sign-up.
Online: Complete the online membership form to join the Union Plus Health Savings Dental Discounts program.
Check participating providers in your area here.
Health Savings Dental Discounts Program - $69.95 per year
The Dental Discounts Program offers union members discounts on dental care, vision care, prescription drugs, diabetic supplies, foot and ankle care and hearing care - at participating health care providers. Search for participating health care providers in your area.
See the information below for details on all the discounts.
With more than 5 million customers and growing, the Union Plus program provider, Careington International, was among the first companies to offer discount dental plans and is a founding member of the Consumer Health Alliance (CHA), a trade group that promotes fair and ethical business practices within the discount health care industry. CHA members work with regulators to adopt industry standards for consumer protection and program integrity.
| See the tabs below for details. | Dental Discounts Program $69.95 per family per year |
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| Prescription Drugs |  |
| Vision Care | |
| Dental Care | |
| Doctor & Hospital Care | For physician services, sign up for the Physician & Hospital Discounts Program |
| Medical & Diabetic Supplies | |
| Foot & Ankle Care | |
| Hearing Care | |
| Nurse Hotline | |
Program Features
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Prescription Drugs |
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| Save an average of 15% off brand name drugs 40% off generic drugs |
Brand name and generic drugs of all types | 56,000 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 40,000 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 and 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 25% on hearing evaluations and exams. Save approximately 25% on all hearing aids at any HearPO provider |
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More than 1,700 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 62,000 participating dental providers Search for a participating dental care provider in your area. |
Health Care Tips
Are you or someone you know eligible for free or low cost health coverage? Visit the Foundation for Health Coverage Education to learn more. Tips for a healthy lifestyle
Eligibility
This program is for United States residents and not available in Canada and Guam. The Dental Discounts Program is not available in Montana and Vermont.
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
- Interested in Union Plus Physician & Hospital Discounts Program, but not yet a member of the program? Find participating physicians, hospitals, dentists, vision care providers and pharmacies in your area here.
- If you already are a member of Union Plus Health Savings, please search for providers in your area here.
- Read Union Plus Health Savings program FAQs.
- Customer service questions? Call Careington International at 1-877-570-4845 (M-F, 9:30 am - 6:30 pm ET).
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).
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Union Leader Materials
- Leaders can order free bulk materials by calling the Union Plus Leader Line at 1-800-472-2005 or 202-293-5330 (M-F, 8:30 - 4:30 pm ET) in the Washington, D.C. metro area.
- Place an ad or article about Dental Discounts in your union publication(s).
- Create a link to all your union’s Union Plus benefits on your union’s Web site.
- Print a handy benefits guide and customize it with your local union’s name.
- Union membership doesn't cost - it pays! Do you and your members know how much (on average) they could save annually if they used the Union Plus discounts? Calculate your savings now.
