100 Black Men of Atlanta and Aetna Team Up to Offer Vital Savings by Aetna(R) to Atlanta Community; Discounts on Dental Care, Prescription Drugs and Long Term Care Offer Solutions for the Uninsured and Under-Insured.ATLANTA -- Aetna (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : AET AET Aetna, Inc. AET After Extra Time AET Actual Evapotranspiration AET Alliance for Environmental Technology AET Alpha-Ethyltryptamine AET Applied Extrusion Technologies, Inc. ) today announced that the company will offer the Vital Savings by Aetna(R) discount program on dental, pharmacy, and long-term care long-term care (LTC), n the provision of medical, social, and personal care services on a recurring or continuing basis to persons with chronic physical or mental disorders. products and services to the Atlanta community through the 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc., a non-profit organization A non-profit organization (abbreviated "NPO", also "non-profit" or "not-for-profit") is a legally constituted organization whose primary objective is to support or to actively engage in activities of public or private interest without any commercial or monetary profit purposes. dedicated to improving the lives of Atlanta's underserved communities. Vital Savings by Aetna, which gives consumers access to a network of participating providers that have agreed to offer health-related products and services at a discounted fee, is designed to provide affordable health solutions to the uninsured and under-insured population. Participation through this collaborative effort will render participants eligible to have the one-time processing fee of $15 waived. "Aetna is proud to again work with the 100 Black Men of America. In the past, we have worked together and had successful campaigns on the regional and national levels. Offering our Vital Savings products and services to the Atlanta chapter is a continuation of that effort," said Floyd Green, Aetna's head of Emerging Markets. "Company-wide, Aetna is dedicated to eliminating racial and ethnic disparities in healthcare, and launching this program through 100 Black Men of Atlanta shows Aetna's commitment to the health and well being of African-Americans and the community in Atlanta." Based on data from the National Association of Dental Plans, there are 136 million people - or 45 percent of Americans -- without dental insurance Dental insurance is insurance designed to pay the costs associated with dental care. Dental insurance pays a portion of the bills from dentists, hospitals, and other providers of dental services. . The dental discounts available through Vital Savings by Aetna can help people maintain good oral health, which research increasingly suggests contributes to improved overall health. In addition, research also indicates that certain chronic inflammatory diseases, such as periodontitis periodontitis Inflammation of soft tissues around the teeth (see tooth). Poor dental hygiene leads to deposition of bacterial plaque on the teeth below the gum line, irritating and eroding nearby tissues. , increase the risk for other serious medical conditions See carpal tunnel syndrome, computer vision syndrome, dry eyes and deep vein thrombosis. . "We are excited to offer the Vital Savings by Aetna program to our community through this relationship," said John T. Grant, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of 100 Black Men of Atlanta. "We are strong proponents of providing access to affordable care to our community, and this program demonstrates one simple, inexpensive way that consumers can gain access to health-related services." People interested in obtaining Vital Savings by Aetna through the 100 Black Men of Atlanta organization, which will include the waiving of the one-time $15 processing fee, should visit the website http://www.100blackmen-atlanta.org and click on the Vital Savings by Aetna icon in the bottom right-hand corner. Individuals that don't have access to a computer can access one at the 100 Black Men of Atlanta Resource Learning Center located at 35 Broad Street, 1st Floor, Atlanta, GA 30303. With Vital Savings by Aetna, consumers can choose any combination of dental, pharmacy or long-term care services. In addition, vision services, alternative health care, discounts on oral health supplies and access to fitness facilities are included free of charge in all three packages. "The strength of Vital Savings by Aetna is that for less than a dollar a day(a), an individual can save between 15 and 50 percent off the cost of dental services, 5 to 30 percent off the cost of long-term care services, and 10 to 40 percent off the cost of brand name and generic prescription medications,(b)" said Kerri Mansberg, head of Retail Vital Savings at Aetna. "It is an affordable alternative for the growing uninsured population and provides real value for the consumer." Vital Savings on Dental by Aetna offers access to nearly 66,000 available dental practice Noun 1. dental practice - the practice of dentistry practice - the exercise of a profession; "the practice of the law"; "I took over his practice when he retired" locations nationwide through the Aetna Dental Access(SM) network. Participants pay the dental practices directly for dental service at discounted rates. Other than signing up, there are no forms or claims to be filed by the consumer or the dentist. Vital Savings(SM) on Pharmacy includes discounts off the average wholesale price of prescription medications through many leading pharmacies and access to Aetna RX Home Delivery(R) service. Vital Savings(SM) on Long-Term Care includes discounts on Skilled Nursing Facilities skilled nursing facility n. Abbr. SNF An establishment that houses chronically ill, usually elderly patients, and provides long-term nursing care, rehabilitation, and other services. , Assisted Living as·sist·ed living n. A living arrangement in which people with special needs, especially older people with disabilities, reside in a facility that provides help with everyday tasks such as bathing, dressing, and taking medication. Facilities, Home Health Care, Respite Care Respite Care Short-term or temporary care of a few hours or weeks of the sick or disabled to provide relief, or respite, to the regular caregiver, usually a family member. Notes: , Hospice Care, hearing and durable medical equipment Durable medical equipment is a term of art used to describe certain Medicare benefits, that is, whether Medicare may pay for the item. The item is defined by Title XVIII the Social Security Act: Consumers have the flexibility to pay each month or annually with their credit card or by automatic bank account withdrawal. There is a 30-day trial period with refund available within that time frame. Vital Savings by Aetna is not insurance; rather, it offers access to certain providers who give participants discounts on the above services. In addition, Vital Savings by Aetna does not make payments directly to the providers of the above services. The participants are obligated ob·li·gate tr.v. ob·li·gat·ed, ob·li·gat·ing, ob·li·gates 1. To bind, compel, or constrain by a social, legal, or moral tie. See Synonyms at force. 2. To cause to be grateful or indebted; oblige. to pay for the above services. About Aetna Aetna is one of the nation's leading diversified health care benefits companies, serving approximately 28.3 million people with information and resources to help them make better informed decisions about their health care. Aetna offers a broad range of traditional and consumer-directed health insurance products and related services, including medical, pharmacy, dental, behavioral health Behavioral health was first used in the 1980's to name the combination of the fields mental health and substance abuse. As an example, an organization serving both mental health and substance abuse clients might refer to its practice as behavioral health or , group life, long-term care and disability plans, and medical management capabilities. Our customers include employer groups, individuals, college students, part-time and hourly workers, health plans and government-sponsored plans. www.aetna.com About 100 Black Men of Atlanta 100 Black Men of Atlanta is a coalition of almost 300 of Atlanta's most influential citizens whose collective mission is to provide support and improve the quality of life for African Americans, particularly African-American youth, in Atlanta's underserved communities. One of the city's strongest, most self-reliant African-American volunteer organizations focused on education, enrichment and empowerment, the 100's primary programs are Project Success, a mentoring and academic support initiative; and the Family and Youth Empowerment Youth empowerment is an attitudinal, structural, and cultural process whereby young people gain the ability, authority, and agency to make decisions and implement change in their own lives and the lives of other people, including youth and adults. Program, a homeownership program for parents of student's participating in Project Success. 100 Black Men of Atlanta is now one of 103 chapters across the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , the United Kingdom, the Bahamas, Africa and Jamaica. Together these chapters make up the 100 Black Men of America, Inc. which is also built on the tradition of self-help and is a permanent fixture in the African-American experience as well as a key factor in the Black community's survival in an often oppressive society. Each chapter of 100 Black Men sponsors educational and economic development, mentoring, health & wellness and other community initiatives that focus on and address specific local and/or regional concerns. (a) Cost of all three programs combined is between $18 and $27 per month. https://www.vitalsavings.com/programs.aspx (b) Actual costs and savings for all Vital Savings by Aetna programs vary by provider and geographic area. |
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