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19 GOOD REASONS TO JOIN AND STAY WITH THE AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY

* Benefits Subject to change.

  1. TRAVEL ACCIDENT INSURANCE
    Up to $5,000 accidental death benefit based on mode of transportation. All members of the American legion Auxiliary over the age of six months are covered by this benefit. There are no enrollment forms to fill out, no applications to send, and NO COST TO THE MEMBER. Every member is automatically insured with the payment of her dues. Under the blanket coverage, no individual certificates of insurance are issued and no individual beneficiaries are designated. The benefits of the Travel Accident Insurance Plan are paid to the beneficiary and/or estate of the deceased. Call 1-800-545-6390 or your Department Headquarters for claim forms.
  2. NATIONAL NEWS MAGAZINE
    Free subscription to National News -- a publication for and about members to keep you up-to-date on current ALA issues.
  3. THE AMERICAN LEGION DISCOUNT PRESCRIPTION PROGRAM PROVIDED BY RXAMERICA
    Save Up to 20% or More on Prescription Drugs. Simply present your membership card to a participating pharmacy to receive the discounted price. For more information, contact your Department Headquarters. For information about the mail service or to obtain the location of a participating pharmacy near you, call 1-800-905-9818. Note: Not available in the Department of Maryland. Contact The American Legion Department of Maryland for details on its prescription program.
  4. AFFINITY LONG DISTANCE PHONE SERVICE
    Save $$ and support ALA Scholarships at the same time! Sign up and receive a $6 credit on your phone bill. And remember, Affinity will contribute 5% of your monthly billing to the ALA scholarship program. To join the ALA Affinity long distance program, call 1-800-670-0008.
  5. SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE PLANS
    Membership in the Auxiliary entitles you to economical rates for Medicare Supplement, Guaranteed Issue Life, Cancer, and Hospital cash Insurance. Eligible members can't be turned down. For information about these plans, call the toll-free numbers below, Monday through Friday, between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM Eastern time:

    Medicare Supplement: 1-800-749-6983
    Short-Term "Gap" Major Medical Ins.: 1-800-545-6390
    Life Insurance: 1-800-523-5758 or 1-800-356-3505 (TDD)
    Hospital Cash and Cancer Ins.: 1-800-555-7642 (answered 24 hours)
  6. SMILE DENTAL PLAN
    Affordable individual and family dental insurance -- automatic acceptance, no waiting period for preventative services. Call 1-800-545-6390.
  7. EYE CARE PLAN OF AMERICA
    You and your dependents save up to 60% off usual retail prices on eyewear at over 7,200 locations nationwide. Call 1-800-221-3272 for the location nearest you.
  8. EXCLUSIVE ALA CREDIT CARD MBNA AMERICA BANK
    Competitive annual percentage rate, no annual fee, toll-free, 24 hour customer service, 365 day a year; lost credit card registration service at no extra charge, auto collision reimbursement coverage, credit line increase requests answered in 30 minutes, additional cards at no extra charge and emergency card replacement. Call 1-800-847-7378, Monday-Friday between 8 AM and 5 PM and mention source code "FNRT."
  9. BELTONE PLAN FOR BETTER HEARING
    Free annual electric hearing evaluations for you and your family. 15% discount off regular list price on hearing aid purchases. Call 1-800-BELTONE for the center nearest you.
  10. NORTH AMERICAN VAN LINES
    40% discount package, including up to $50,000 free coverage on your household goods, on interstate moves. Call 1-800-524-5533 for more information.
  11. AVIS CAR RENTAL
    10% off SuperValue Daily and Weekly Rates and 5% off SuperValue Weekend and Intercity Rates available at all participating locations in the contiguous U.S. For more information and reservations, call 1-800-331-1212. Be sure to give the Auxiliary's Worldwide Discount number: A740700.
  12. EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE GRANTS
  13. DISPLACED HOMEMAKERS ASSISTANCE GRANTS
  14. LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAMS
  15. SEMINARS
  16. JUNIOR PROGRAMS
  17. LIFETIME (VIM) MEMBERSHIPS
  18. SPECIALTY AUXILIARY MERCHANDISE
  19. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES... AND A VARIETY OF FULFILLING AND FUN ACTIVITIES!!!


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