New Healthcare Benefit for Chamber Members

A Doctor on Speed Dial?  Learn More About a Great New Product from the DC Chamber!

 What will happen at some point next year when your employees can’t get in for a doctor visit?  Conservative estimates say that as a result of Healthcare reform, 32 million more people will be “in the system,”4 million more Baby Boomers will be on Medicare, and a doctor shortage will be in full swing.  Will your employees spend more time away from work because of long waits at the doctor’s office, and will absenteeism due to illnesses rise?  A new Chamber product called freshbenies could help address the problem.

freshbenies bundles multiple services into one easy-to-use card that helps cut health care costs.  One of those services is 24/7 access to call a doctor and get a prescription, if needed.  Over the phone, employees get treatment for common illnesses like colds, the flu, bronchitis, and other illnesses – which account for over 70% of typical doctor, urgent care and ER visits.  After spending a few minutes completing an online registration that records your medical history, you’re ready to use the service.

Here’s how one cardholder described using freshbenies:   ”I was called back within a few minutes by the doctor who went through a series of questions. He called in a prescription to the pharmacy and I was able to pick up the Rx within a few hours. Very easy to use, and I was very happy I did not have to go to a doctor’s office for this small issue. This program is completely worth it for me just for this one service.”

freshbenies also provides access to discounts and special services.  There are three high-value, low-cost packages available:

• Health Card – Call a doctor service ($0 consult fee, 24/7), medical health advisor, medical bill saver, online wellness (this package and online wellness are available for businesses to offer to their employees on a group basis)
• Health Helper Card – Health Card benefits + dental, vision & prescription discounts
• Health Helper + Security Saver Card – Adds identity theft protection, legal savings & roadside assistance

For more information, contact your local Chamber member insurance broker or Purchasing Alliance Solutions at (800) 782-8254.

Disclosures: This plan is NOT insurance. This plan provides discounts at certain healthcare providers for medical services. This plan does not make payments directly to the providers of medical services. The plan member is obligated to pay for all healthcare services but will receive a discount from those healthcare providers who have contracted with the discount plan organization. This discount card program contains a 30 day cancellation period. The range of discounts for medical or ancillary services provided under the plan will vary depending on the type of provider and medical or ancillary service received. The discount medical card program makes available, before purchase and upon request, a list of program providers, including the name, city, state, and specialty of each program provider located in the cardholder’s service area. Discount Medical Plan Organization: New Benefits, Ltd., Attn: Compliance Department, PO Box 671309 Dallas, TX 75367-1309, 800-800-7616. Website to obtain participating providers: www.locateproviders.com. Not available in KS, UT, VT or WA.