Letter From The Board
The seasons are changing and with it brings a time of transitions.
In this issue of Health Depot Digest, you will find info on our Affinity Partner Farmers Insurance ChoiceSM in Members’ Spot,as well as valuable information about using your Health Depot Benefits to save money in For Your Benefit. The cooler weather of this season encourages us to get out and get involved in our communities. Find out about one important cause, Lung Cancer Awareness, and how to support finding a cure in Health & Habits.
For any questions or feedback regarding Health Depot, please feel free to contact our friendly member services staff at (214) 436-8881 or via email at info@healthdepotassociation.com.
In Health,
The Health Depot Association Board of Directors
Members Spot
Members can Compare, Shop and Save on Auto, Home and Renters Insurance
Because of your connection with Health Depot, you have special access to Farmers Insurance ChoiceSM – a platform that enables you to get personalized quotes on auto, home, and renter’s insurance from multiple insurance carriers. Read below for more information about the program.
How does it work? Members can simply visit FarmersInsuranceChoice.com/healthdepot or call 866-586-6048 to get free, no-obligation quotes. With just the click of a button or a phone call, members can quickly and easily compare multiple quotes from top carriers, customized to their needs. Members can choose the coverage that they feel is right for them. Customers who chose Farmers GroupSelect reported an average savings of $661* on auto insurance.
Members may visit FarmersInsuranceChoice.com/healthdepot or call 866-548-6048 for more information.
Membership Plan or Benefit Questions?
Be sure to check the Member Portal - members.healthdepotassociation.com to view your membership information and materials. For any questions - contact our benefits administrator, Premier Health Solutions, by phone at (855) 351-7535 or email at info@healthdepotassociation.com.
For Your Benefit
Do any of these common healthcare scenarios sound familiar?
- You are visiting your doctor and he orders a blood panel for further testing.
- Your son has injured his ankle and you want to get to the doctor for an exam, but you aren't sure what the costs will be.
- At the doctor's office, they want to do an X-ray.
In each of these scenarios, you have access to a potentially cost-saving solution for a quality service that your doctor's office will accept. It only takes a moment to review your options through your Member Portal, where the links and/or phone numbers to each of these services are available. Your Association ID card may have these details as well.
We know that you are cost-conscious consumers who want the best quality for the best value, so we have researched and put together benefits that help you take control of your healthcare costs.
With a Health Depot membership, you are in the driver's seat.
Your Lab Testing Discount
When your doctor orders lab tests, Health Depot membership plans with MyMedLab offers an affordable and confidential solution. By ordering tests through MyMedLab, you can save 50% to 80% versus your doctor’s office or local hospital lab.
Simply visit https://depot.mymedlab.com to purchase testing 24 hours a day.
Additional information on MyMedLab is also on your Member Portal.
Minors not accepted. Not available in AK, IL, OK, UT, VT, WA.
Maximize Your Healthcare Savings
Many Health Depot memberships include Point Health, our patient advocacy partner, which can provide personalized, expert service to navigate complex and expensive healthcare decisions. If you looking for a physician or hospital that works with your insurance benefits, but also specializes in the area of care you need at the price you want, Point Health can help. Get cost estimates for various outpatient procedures so you know what to expect. Advisors are happy to help schedule primary care and specialist visits, labs, imaging, flu shots and more.
After receiving your medical bill, Point Health can help negotiate with providers on your behalf to help reduce the amount. They can even pre-negotiate ahead of a medical procedure to ensure you are getting the best rate. Just provide a written estimate stating the bill is or will likely total over $2,000 and Advisors will work on your behalf.
To find out more about Point Health or membership levels that include Point Health, call (214) 436-8882.
Quality Radiology Testing at Lower Prices
When your doctor orders a radiology test like a MRI, PET, or CT scan, Health Depot members have access to savings with MDsave. You get one upfront, easy-to-understand price, which includes the most common fees that go along with your procedure. That means no surprise bills later! Doctors and hospitals partner with MDsave to help you afford your out-of-pocket costs. When you prepay through MDsave, your medical provider is able to offer special pricing on the same quality care because it makes the billing process more efficient.
By simply visiting MDsave at mdsave.com/hda to select a convenient location for your test, you can save up to 60% and maximize your healthcare dollars.
Health & Habits
The Importance of Lung Cancer Screenings
Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer death in the United States for both men and women. More men die of lung cancer than the next two most deadly types of cancer for men (prostate and colorectal) combined, and more women die of lung cancer (59,910) than breast cancer (43,170).¹
Screening is used to detect lung cancer early, when it is more likely to be curable. If lung cancer is caught before it spreads, the likelihood of surviving 5 years or more improves to 63 percent.²
Get involved in the fight against lung cancer by participating in events found near to you by searching here.
For more information regarding lung cancer - risks, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and more - visit www.lung.org.
AmazonSmile – If you're shopping on Amazon anyway, go ahead and select the American Cancer Society as your charity of choice in the AmazonSmile program. This way, every purchase through Amazon will go to supporting the American Cancer Society.
Apple iTunes & Apple Music – Buy iTunes songs, apps, books, movies and TV shows through this link and the American Cancer Society will receive a portion of the purchase price, as well as a portion of the first-month price when you subscribe to Apple Music.
*7% of the purchase price from eligible purchases; 2.5% for in-app purchases. **50% of the first-month subscription price.
eBay – Shop through the ACS Discovery Shop on eBay for great deals or even to sell your items. Make sure to mark American Cancer Society as your favorite charity on eBay which increases visibility and raise even more donations.