Member Benefits Program
REAM - AAA Insurance and Membership

REAM and AAA are pleased to announce a significant benefit to members.  As a member of REAM, you are eligible for:

            Group Discounted Auto & Home Insurance
            Exclusive discounts on AAA membership

Because of the AAA/REAM partnership, REAM members, spouses and qualifying children who are residents of MN, can now save on AAA memberships and auto/home insurance.  In addition, AAA has agreed to waive the one-time $10.00 enrollment fee for new members.

Keep in mind, even if you already have the AAA membership, you can save even more under this REAM group plan by calling to have the group discount applied to your present membership.

Join today and take advantage of the great benefits and savings.  Call:

The Group Agency, Inc.
651-766-7867 or toll free 1-888-765-2554
Or visit the web site:  www.thegroupagencyinc.com
The Retired Educators Association of Minnesota (REAM) has endorsed Association Member Benefits Advisors (AMBA) to provide a menu of “Members Only” benefits for REAM. For information, please call AMBA at 800.258.7041 or check the web site www.amba.info.

REAM MEMBER BENEFITS PROGRAM

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The Retired Educators Association of Minnesota has endorsed Association Member Benefits Advisors (AMBA) to provide a menu of “Members Only” benefits for ORTA.


For additional information about any of these benefits, please call AMBA at 800.258.7041 or visit  www.amba.info .

 

 

  • LONG TERM CARE/HOME HEALTH CARE

AMBA will build a policy to match your own needs. You select the daily benefit amount, elimination period, and benefit period which best suits your needs for care. AMBA endorsed Long Term Care Policy features include: no prior hospital stay; no waiting period for pre-existing conditions; pays in addition to your other insurance, and no premium increases with age.

 

  • LONG TERM CARE ANNUITY

The Long Term Care Annuity combines a deferred fixed rate annuity with a built-in long term care rider. This annuity can provide you up to three times the annuity value in long term care benefits if you need them.

 

  • MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT INSURANCE PLANS

The Senior Class Medicare Supplement Plan offers Medicare Plans A, B, C, D, F, G and J. Senior Class Plans pay for eligible expenses not paid by Medicare, and gives you the freedom to use your own physician, specialist, and medical facility.

 

  • FINAL EXPENSE WHOLE LIFE POLICY

You can have peace of mind knowing that your premiums are guaranteed never to increase, and your coverage is guaranteed never to decrease. Death benefits paid to your beneficiary are tax free.

 

  • TAX-DEFERRED ANNUITY

AMBA offers a Single Premium Tax-Deferred solution for your retirement featuring tax-deferred accumulation of interest, guaranteed competitive interest rate, multiple payout options, and a nursing home waiver.

 

  • MEDICAL AIR SERVICES ASSOCIATION

Over the past 30 years Medical Air Services (MASA) has become an international company dedicated to providing life saving emergency assistance. The coverage is designed to protect members against catastrophic financial loss when emergencies arise.  The Platinum Membership offered through AMBA offers the following 13 services: Emergency Air Transportation, Helicopter Transportation, Ground Ambulance Transportation, Organ Retrieval, Organ Recipient Transportation, Recuperation/Repatriation, Return Transportation, Escort Transportation, Non-Injury Transportation, Minor Children/Grandchildren Return, Mortal Remains, Vehicle Return, and World Wide Coverage.

 

  • AMERITAS DENTAL INSURANCE

Ameritas dental insurance plan offers the freedom to use your own dentist or you may choose one in the Ameritas Dental Network for additional discounts. For information, an application, or rates call AMBA at 800.258.7041, 


  • VISION SERVICE PLAN (VSP)

VSP is the largest national quality eye care company. VSP can offer you one-stop shopping for eye care. VSP offers discounts for quality eye exams and unlimited eyewear choices. VSP WellVision Plans offers eyewear, contacts, and a Laser VisionCare program. For information, an application, or rates call AMBA at 800.258.7041.

 

  • ASTRUM HEARING SOLUTIONS

This is a national network of hearing professionals who have audiologists in all states.

Astrum offers you a complete hearing evaluation, warranty on digital technology aids in any style, loss and damage protection, and batteries with a complete benefit package. Your hearing aid benefit package includes four levels of pricing on most major brands. Use benefit number # RTA000053101 when calling 866.988.5403 or check www.astrumhearing.com for more information.

 

  • GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES (GETO)

This is a unique “Space-A” vacation condominium and hotel, resort, program exclusively for current and retired government employees and now AMBA association members.  Space available condos located worldwide are available for a flat rate of $349 plus tax per week if the sign up is done through GETO's website or $369 per week if one calls their phone number. Good for short notice vacations. For full details and samples of resort availability, check www.getravelop.com or call the reservation center at 877.867.3639. Use eligibility number 823 when making condo/resort reservations

 

GETO HOTEL discounts are available for the following hotels: by using ID # 60712 when making reservations:   Days Inn-800.268.2195; Ramada-800.462.8035; Super 8 - 800.889.9706; Travelodge-800.545.5545; Wingate Inn-877.202.8814; AmeriHost-800.996.2087; Howard Johnson-800.769.0939; and Knights Inn-800.682.1071. 

 

  • VACATIONS TO GO CRUISES

This online company constantly scours the itineraries of every cruise line to create an exclusive list of the world’s great cruises with every conceivable discount included.

AMBA association members can subscribe to the free weekly Vacations to Go newsletter vacations where most cruises are discounted 40-60% off the published catalogue price. Check www.vacationstogo.com for cruise information, www.resortvacationstogo.com for resort information, and www.tourvacationstogo.com for tours or call 800.338.4962.

 

  • LA QUINTA INN AND SUITES DISCOUNT

La Quinta Corporation now gives you a 15% discount at their La Quinta Inn and Suites locations nationwide. Please mention the eligibility word “AMBA” to receive your discount. For reservations, please call 800.531.5900 or check www.LQ.com

 

  • AVIS , BUDGET, and HERTZ RENT-A-CAR DISCOUNTS

For Avis reservations, call 800.331.1212 or check www.avis.com and use the AMBA ID #G725000. For Budget reservations call 800.455.2848 or visit www.budget.com and use the AMBA’s ID #X925500. For Hertz reservations call 800.654.2210 or visit www.hertz.com and use CDP# 1860896.

 

  • CSIDentity PROTECTOR sm

With CSIdentity Protector sm you receive instant reports and alerts when your identity has been stolen and your records change. CSIdentity will scour your credit report, public records, criminal records, court records, the internet black markets, and many other sources to provide you with a powerful pro-active tool for identity protection. Should a fraud be committed against you, personalized restoration is available 24/7 and a $25,000 no deductible restoration policy is there to back you up. Visit  

www.amba.info/idtheft.html or call 877.274.7401 and mention AMBA and your association to receive your discount.

 

  • DELL COMPUTERS

Great discounts are now available from Dell through the Employee Purchase Program. Call Dell at 866.257.4711 or visit www.dell.com/epp  and enter your ID number PS95750248 to receive your discount.

 

  • APPLE DISCOUNT*

Apple has included you in a special program. You qualify for preferred pricing on some of the latest Apple products and accessories. Apple member purchase program benefits include special member discounts on apple products, quarterly promotions, free standard shipping on orders over $50, free engraving on iPod, online custom product configuration, and simplified checkout using any combination of credit card, Apple Gift Card, or apple Instant Loan. Call 1.877.377.6362 or visit www.apple.com/eppstore/slg. When calling please identify yourself as an AMBA REAM

eligible participant purchasing from the Apple Association Member Purchase Program. *Discounts not available on all items. Visit the EPP website or call Apple to verify discounted items.

 

  • 1-800 FLOWERS

Save up to 15% on discounts from 1.800.Flowers by ordering by phone at 1.800.356.9377, or going online to www.1-800-Flowers.com.  Use promotion code “AMBA” to receive your discount. You will find a wide assortment of beautiful flower arrangements and plants to choose from ready to ship to your door.

 

  • BARNES & NOBLE ONLINE DISCOUNT

Barnes & Noble.com offers members an online discount for thousands of books, DVD’s, CD’s, and more from Barnes & Noble.com through their online member’s bookstore. Plus, you’ll save an extra 5% in addition to any online discounts on all your purchases. Orders of $25 or more qualify for Fast & Free shipping in three business days or less (see site for details). Finally, discounts for bulk orders of single titles are available-perfect for your book club! Visit www.bn.com/amba for your discount.

 

  • AMBA Travel Perx

AMBA Travel Perx brings the best values in vacations to association members.  Special offers are available on fantastic cruises, resorts, and escorted tour vacations to the Caribbean, Mexico, Panama Canal, Europe, Alaska, South America, and Asia. To learn more, or view current specials, visit www.AMBAtravelPerx.com or call 1.800.480.4080. If you are looking for some “fun in the sun,” you’ve found it with AMBA Travel Perx!