MEA Special Services Programs
Representation The MEA acts as an agent for its members in meeting their retirement, health insurance, and dental insurance needs. A representative, elected by the Representative Assembly, sits on the Board of Trustees of the Maine State Retirement System to protect the integrity of the retirement fund and enhance the payment of benefits to retired educators. The Association works to keep the MEA health and dental insurance programs used in most Maine schools at the highest coverage levels possible at the lowest cost available.
MEA-Endorsed Special Services Programs
Auto, Homeowners, Disability Long-Term Care Insurance, Financial Services,
and Annuity Program		 Excellent coverage and services at discounted rates.
For information, call, write or click below:
Horace Mann Companies
1 Horace Mann Plaza
Springfield, IL 62715-0001
1-800-999-1030
Auto, Homeowners and Umbrella Insurance Excellent coverage and services at discounted rates.
For information, call or write:
BankNorth Insurance Agency
P.O. Box 290230
Wethersfield, CT 06129-0230
1-800-700-3713
Auto, Homeowners and Renters Insurance Liberty Mutual
1-800-835-0894
MEA members qualify for a special group discount on auto, home and renters insurance through Group Savings Plus from Liberty Mutual. Enjoy the ease and convenience of paying premiums through automatic checking account deductions as well as fast, easy round-the-clock claims service.

See for yourself how much money you could save with Liberty Mutual compared to your current insurance provider.
MEA Credit Card The MEA credit cards offer an outstanding combination of savings and exclusive features. If you are looking for a card that lets you earn cash back or one that makes your purchasing more convenient, we have a card to meet your needs.
For more information or to apply on-line,
click on the following link:
National City Bank
1-888-622-8434
MEA Health Plan Each year, the MEA Benefits Trust negotiates the best insurance coverage in health plans at the lowest rates possible. The MEA group health insurance plan is available only as a negotiated contractual benefit and cannot be purchased on an individual basis. For personal coverage questions contact Blue Cross/Blue Shield at 1-800-482-0966. For assistance in bargaining or plan implementation, contact:

Mary Margaret Fitzmorris
MEA Benefits Trust
35 Community Drive
Augusta, ME 04330
1-888-622-4418 x307

Coverage as a retiree is contingent upon participation in the health plan immediately prior to retirement, transfer to the retiree group at the time of retirement, and continued participation in the MEA group health insurance plan by the educational unit from which the employee retired. For retiree information, contact Peg Belanger at 1-888-942-2907 x101.
MEA Dental Plan The MEA group dental plan is available only as a negotiated contractual benefit and cannot be purchased on an individual basis. For more information, call or write:

Northeast Delta Dental
1022 Portland Road
Saco, ME 04072-1840

Dental benefits are available to MRTA members and their eligible dependents who receive a monthly check (sufficient to cover the premium) from the Maine State Retirement System. For more information or enrollment forms, contact Peg Belanger at 1-888-942-2907 x101 or 942-2907 x101.
Optical and Hearing Aid Services Please call the service provider for specific details prior to purchase. Members must show MEA membership card in order to receive the discounts.

Edmondson Opticians
227 Eastern Avenue, Augusta 04330
Telephone 623-4523

Maine Professional Opticians
226 Western Avenue, Augusta 04330
Telephone 622-5751

Bangor Optical Center
336 Mt. Hope Avenue, Bangor 04401
Telephone 947-3200

Drs. Littlefield and Broderick
82 Maine Street, Brunswick 04011
Telephone 729-8474

Berries Opticians and Hearing Aid Center
86 Maine Street, Brunswick 04011
Telephone 725-5111

William V. Coppola, O.D.
20 Oak Street, Rockland 04841
Telephone 1-800-300-9555 or 594-9555

Maine Professional Opticians
102 Exchange Street, Portland 04101
Telephone 775-1819
 
Golf Privilege Card American Lung Association - save $20 off the Golf Privilege Card which provides the best golf value in Maine. You will receive substantial discounts at golf courses, driving ranges and indoor golf centers. As an MEA member you will receive this card for only $50. Order online at the Maine Lung Association and enter MEA in the promotion code field or call 1-800-499-LUNG.
•Sebago Sailing Inc -  The only Maine sailboat yacht charter service and American Sailing Association (ASA) certified sailing school on the lakes in Maine.  As an MEA member you will receive 20% off private lessons and sailing school.  Visit http://sebagosailing.com/edu.htm for more information.
Raft Trips Members receive a 10% weekday discount at Maine Whitewater, Inc. in Bingham by showing the MEA membership card. For more information call 672-4814.
Crab Apple Whitewater, Inc., The Forks - $60 Kennebec River raft trips Sunday through Friday with MEA card. Savings of $36 to $61 depending on the day of the trip. Call 1-800-553-7238 FMI and to book your river raft adventure.
Funtown/Splashtown USA $2.00 discount coupon available at MEA offices.

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