McNERNEY ANNOUNCES WELLNESS DISCOUNT PROGRAM
By Mel Fabrikant Sunday, December 02, 2007, 01:31 PM EST
Bergen County Executive Dennis McNerney and the County Board of Chosen Freeholders today announced that the county is collaborating with United Networks of America to bring the Bergen County Wellness Discount Program to Bergen County residents.
This innovative program will bring some relief to working families with no insurance or medical insurance that does not cover all of their health expenses,” said McNerney. “With no application process or membership fees and simply a discount card required, it’s a program that will provide long-lasting benefits to Bergen County residents.”
The Bergen County Wellness Discount Program is free and available to all residents of Bergen County and the state of New Jersey. There are no age or income requirements. It includes discounts on prescription drugs, dental care, hearing exams and hearing aids, vision exams, eyeglasses, contact lenses, Lasik eye surgery, and diabetic supplies.
County residents are provided with two prescription drug discount cards for the Spirit Program and the Freedom Program. These programs offer savings in the range of 10 percent to 50 percent off prescription drug costs. It serves as a supplement for an insured prescription program as well as Medicare Part D, or can be used by residents that have no prescription drug plan. The cards also
provide savings on your pet’s prescriptions. The discount cards are available on the county web site.
The Spirit and Freedom Discount Cards can be used at over 50,000 pharmacies throughout the United States.
Families can take advantage of a variety of services through the Wellness Discount Program such as the Choice Plus Dental Plan, which provides a 30 percent discount on the annual costs of purchasing a dental discount plan and three additional months free. There are more than 15 plans offered with no annual limits or health restrictions. Select plans offer discounts on cosmetic dentistry and orthodontics.
The Diabetic Savings Plan is a mail-order program that will reduce residents’ diabetic supply expenses and has no annual limits or exclusions. There are no claim forms or pre-authorization required.
“Medical expenses can be a burden, particularly on our seniors and disabled population,” said Bergen County Freeholder Vice Chairwoman Elizabeth Calabrese. “This pioneering program provides a helping hand when it comes to taking care of your family’s health needs.”
United Networks of America, Inc. (UNA) is one of the largest providers of managed care products and services throughout the country. UNA has more than 240,000 participating providers serving more than 15.6 million members.
Residents can get more information on the Bergen County Wellness Discount Program by visiting www.co.bergen.nj.us/wellnessdiscount or calling (201) 336-6405.
This innovative program will bring some relief to working families with no insurance or medical insurance that does not cover all of their health expenses,” said McNerney. “With no application process or membership fees and simply a discount card required, it’s a program that will provide long-lasting benefits to Bergen County residents.”
The Bergen County Wellness Discount Program is free and available to all residents of Bergen County and the state of New Jersey. There are no age or income requirements. It includes discounts on prescription drugs, dental care, hearing exams and hearing aids, vision exams, eyeglasses, contact lenses, Lasik eye surgery, and diabetic supplies.
County residents are provided with two prescription drug discount cards for the Spirit Program and the Freedom Program. These programs offer savings in the range of 10 percent to 50 percent off prescription drug costs. It serves as a supplement for an insured prescription program as well as Medicare Part D, or can be used by residents that have no prescription drug plan. The cards also
provide savings on your pet’s prescriptions. The discount cards are available on the county web site.
The Spirit and Freedom Discount Cards can be used at over 50,000 pharmacies throughout the United States.
Families can take advantage of a variety of services through the Wellness Discount Program such as the Choice Plus Dental Plan, which provides a 30 percent discount on the annual costs of purchasing a dental discount plan and three additional months free. There are more than 15 plans offered with no annual limits or health restrictions. Select plans offer discounts on cosmetic dentistry and orthodontics.
The Diabetic Savings Plan is a mail-order program that will reduce residents’ diabetic supply expenses and has no annual limits or exclusions. There are no claim forms or pre-authorization required.
“Medical expenses can be a burden, particularly on our seniors and disabled population,” said Bergen County Freeholder Vice Chairwoman Elizabeth Calabrese. “This pioneering program provides a helping hand when it comes to taking care of your family’s health needs.”
United Networks of America, Inc. (UNA) is one of the largest providers of managed care products and services throughout the country. UNA has more than 240,000 participating providers serving more than 15.6 million members.
Residents can get more information on the Bergen County Wellness Discount Program by visiting www.co.bergen.nj.us/wellnessdiscount or calling (201) 336-6405.
