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SpecimenDental CareReal Benefits Real Value PLUS We Really CareBecome a USA Member and be Privileged!United Service Association For Health CareFounded 1983, Washington DC1

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IntroductionProvider DirectoryA Closer LookHow to Use Your BenefitsUSA Internet SiteenCONTENTSMembership in USA is NOT insurance nor is it meant to representan insurance contract.4567BenefitsSpecimAmeritas Group Dental BenefitsAmeritas Group Vision Service PlanConsolidated Legal ConceptsDignity Memorial Funeral ServicesOptum NurselineAccident Dental Expense/AccidentDeath and Dismemberment8910121415Additional InformationUSA Benefits ProtectorUSA Scholarship ProgramPrivacy PolicyUSA For Health Care FoundationMembership Agreement1820222324

Provider Directory800-USA-1187Accident Death and Dismemberment800-USA-1187Ameritas Group Dental Benefits800-487-5553Ameritas Group Vision Service Plan800-877-7195Consolidated Legal Concepts800-541-9701menAccident Dental Expense800-495-1230Optum Nurseline866-850-6215United Service AssociationFor Health Care Foundation800-USA-1187USA Benefits Protector800-USA-1187USA Scholarship Program800-USA-1187SpeciDignity Memorial Funeral, Cremationand Cemetery Arrangements4

A Closer Look.Take a close look at everything you have as a member of USA . Theprivileges of membership include all of the benefits available withyour particular membership program as well as many “extras.”Customer ServiceOur customer support staff is second-to-none. We are committedto serving all USA members with a positive, CAN DO attitude.We pledge to honor you by conducting business with integrity, bybeing respectful of your time, and by treating you with honesty andsincerity. We will constantly strive to be the BEST, and to offer youthe best.enIntegrity of Service and CareSpecimOver the course of time our provider relationships have grown andflourished as the needs of our customers have grown. Integrity ofservice and sound business practices have solidified our standingwith these large provider organizations, and are the reasons we areable to bring you the most amazing and aggressive benefit options inthe country. We do good business because it matters and because wecare.Welcome to Our FamilyThe truth is we are more than just another benefits company. Some ofour customers and employees have been with us from the beginning.“Stability” and “family” are the terms we hear from employees andcustomers alike. We hope you will always feel at home with us. Let usknow your needs and we will find an answer for you. Having USA benefits is like having a little piece of home with you wherever yougo.The InternetHave a hands-on approach to your membership. When you are in theprocess of learning something new about the many benefits you nowhave at your fingertips, take a minute and search the website at www.usahc.com for details and descriptions.5

How to Use Your BenefitsNow is the time to immediately start benefiting with UnitedService Association for Health Care. Using your new membershipis as easy as 1, 2, 3.enmeci23Take time to read through the handbook and familiarizeyourself with your specific benefits.You’ll findyour handbook is easy to use and filled with helpfulinformation. All new benefits are announced in thesemi-annual magazine Total Health & Wellness, whichyou will receive automatically.Sp1Your personal USA membership cards have beenmailed to you. On the front of your card, you will findyour USA membership number, which you willneed to access your benefits.We have tried to make your benefits as user-friendly aspossible by providing you with several convenient waysto access them. We ask that you call 1-(800)-USA1187 to familiarize yourself with your USA membership. We have designed our website atwww.usahc.com to give you easy online access as well.That’s it! We know you’ll enjoy your United Service AssociationFor Health Care membership--a collection of benefits guaranteedto bring you year-round value.6

USA WebsiteWe’ve made it easy for you to access your USA benefits. As amatter of fact, they’re right at your fingertips! Visit our website atwww.usahc.com and browse through each of the benefit sections.The site allows you to tap into information on your benefitsinstantly, with the convenience of requesting some of your benefitsonline directly.menTo locate the providers onthe USA website.Speci Go to USA ’s address at www.usahc.com, Select the “Members Only” tab and, when prompted, enteryour user ID and password (login instructions listed onwebpage).Recent research shows approximately 273 million people (andgrowing) in North America have access to the internet. So, ifyou’re one of the millions of people online, navigate your way toUSA and enjoy the benefits that are waiting for you.Source: http://www.internetworldstats.com/stats14.htm - June 20127

AME EN RTA ITL AS& GV RS OP ULA PNDAmeritas Group Dental Benefitsand Vision Service PlanAmeritas Group Dental Benefits*How You BenefitYou receive the following benefits: 70 Annual Deductible for allservices and the annual maximum is 2,000. Benefits Are Paid BasedOn The PPO contracted fee. Choose any dentist nationwide or selectfrom one of nearly 65,000 provider access locations.Type 3Year 2 Year 380%90%100%60%80%100%10%25%40%25%50%75%eciType 4Year 1enType 2Cleanings, Exams, Sealants& FluorideLimited Oral Evaluation, AllX-rays & Palliative TreatmentEndodontics, All Periodontics,Major Restorative & AnesthesiaFillings, Crown Repair & DentureRepair, ExtractionsmType 1SpIncentive Coinsurance: All members will begin at the lowestcoinsurance level. Members will advance to year three coinsurancelevel only if claim is received in the second Benefit Period. If a claim isnot received, members return to the lowest level of coinsurance. Thefirst Benefit Period begins on the effective date of the membershipand ends on December 31st of the same year. The second BenefitPeriod begins on January 1st the following year.How to Use Your BenefitFor more information, call the Ameritas Member Services numberat 1-800-487-5553 or visit the USA website www.usahc.com andselect the “Members Only” tab and when prompted, enter your userID and password (login instructions listed on webpage) for onlinebenefit information.8

APU NO AR LG PS SA VIT &R LEM TANEDAmeritas Group Dental Benefitsand Vision Service PlanAmeritas Group Vision Service Plan*How You BenefitYou receive the following benefits and more: Free eye exam once peryear per family member from participating providers; 20% discounton lenses, frames, and other hardware; Up to a 25% discount on lasersurgery; There are 32,000 VSP providers nationwide; There’s a VSPprovider within ten miles of the homes of 90% of the United Statespopulation; Find a VSP provider near you at ameritasgroup.com.How to Use Your BenefitecimenEasy as 1 2 3 By using a VSP provider, there is no paper work or claim to file. Themember simply makes an appointment with a VSP doctor, states thatthey have VSP coverage, and visits the doctor. VSP handles the rest!Your Ameritas VSP identification number can be found on your IDcard.SpVision Service Plan brings tremendous value to the United ServiceAssociation For Health Care Benefits! For more information, call theVSP Member Services number at 1-800-877-7195 or visit the USA website www.usahc.com and select the “Members Only” tab andwhen prompted, enter your user ID and password (login instructionslisted on webpage) for online benefit information.*These benefits are provided to USA Members by a group Dental Expensepolicy issued to USA/HC by Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. Certain terms andconditions apply and benefits are subject to the Exclusions and Limitations. Acomplete description is contained in the Certificate of Coverage.*Ameritas Group, a division of Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. a UNIFI Company,offers group dental and eye care products nationwide. Ameritas Group’s dentaland eye care products (9000 Ed. 01-05) are issued by Ameritas Life.9

CONSLE OLG IDAAL TEDConsolidated Legal ConceptsUSA members can choose from a network of over 20,000 attorneys and6,900 law firms experienced in dealing with the areas of the legal system.How You BenefitecimenMembers are entitled to the following services: One free half-hour, in-office consultation per month with a participatingattorney. (Before each consultation a new referral must be obtained fromCLC. Each consultation must pertain to separate matters) Preparation of a simple Will or the review of an existing Last Will andTestament at no charge. (One per family membership) Unlimited initial teleph one consultations for up to thirty minutes each. Additional rate reduction of 25% for consultation. 25% rate reduction on numerous legal matters such as: traffic ticket defense,uncontested divorce, real estate closings, small business incorporation,collection letters, and bankruptcy proceedings.SpLegal services covered under this plan include business, personal, criminal, andIncome Tax/IRS matters. All court costs, fines, and other expenses, if any, arepaid by USA members.USA members can also choose from a network of attorneys experienced indealing with abuses and unfair practices in the credit system. These attorneys aretrained to utilize procedures provided in the Fair Credit Reporting Act to auditand clean up credit reports. For one specially discounted price, members willreceive a variety of credit services personalized to meet your specific financialneeds.CLC offers a fast, convenient way for USA members to have their state and federal income taxes prepared at a discount by Certified Public Accountants (CPAs).This tax return preparation service is provided through a toll free numberand can be accessed from the convenience of your office or home. Through acomprehensive interview, the CPAs will determine your taxable income andmaximize your tax deductions.10

DETADLI LO AS GN LEOCConsolidated Legal ConceptsHow to use your benefitSpecimenTo utilize any of the services available through CLC, simply call 1-800-5419701. You will receive the name, address, and telephone number of the appropriate participating attorney in your area, or the toll-free number for the taxservice. You must provide your USA membership number, address, telephonenumber, and a brief description of your legal matter to receive the referral. CLCmust make the attorney referral on each legal matter before the discount canbe given. To receive your discount, present your USA membership card to theparticipating attorney or CPA.11

M DIGEM NIO TR YIALDignity MemorialFuneral, Cremation, and Cemetery BenefitHow You BenefitUSA members receive extra value with the Dignity Memorial Funeral,Cremation, and Cemetery Benefit.Dignity memorial is a nationwide network of over 1,800 funeral, cremation,and cemetery service providers who deliver exceptional standards of care ataffordable prices. USA members receive these valuable benefits: enm eci A minimum of 10% savings on funeral or cremation services andmerchandise through Dignity Memorial affiliated cemeteries.1A free Funeral Protection Certificate for your children and grandchildrenworth up to 2,500.2A free Personal Planning Guide.3Access to our extensive grief management library and family safety programs.Funeral and cremation pre planning services that are transferable to anyDignity Memorial location throughout the United States.4Substantial savings on bereavement airfares.The Dignity Memorial 100% Service GuaranteeBenefits that can be used for USA members, spouses, parents, grandparents,children, and grandchildren.Sp 12

YIT ALN RIIG OD MEMDignity MemorialHow to Use Your BenefitSpecimenTo locate the Dignity Memorial provider nearest you, call 1-800-495-1230,provide your zip code and identify yourself as a USA Member. When visitingyour local Dignity Memorial provider to arrange services or to preplan yourwishes, just present your USA membership card to the funeral serviceprofessional you are working with.1. Where available by law. 10% savings is not available in New York or Louisiana and appliesto goods and services as listed on the general price list. The 10% discount does not apply to cashadvance items nor already discounted Dignity Memorial plans. Cemetery benefit is not availablein all states.2. Not available to Maryland residents. The Funeral Protection Certificate can be obtained bycontacting USA .3. Available at most local Dignity Memorial providers.13

N OPU TR US MELI NEOptum NurseLineWhen was the last time you needed to ask a health care professional about amedical situation or condition?How You Benefit It’s midnight and the baby has been crying for hours. Your child hurt their knee while playing You have been recently diagnosed with diabetesenNurseLine offers health information for men, women, children, and seniors inthe event you may be forced with a medical situation. You will have a choice ofdetermining whether to go to the doctor, visit an after-hours urgent care clinic,or the emergency room. This allows you to choose the appropriate care for yourfamily at no cost to you. Call Optum NurseLine at 1-866-850-6215, 24 hoursevery day.ecimTopics range from medical issues, illness prevention, health care resources,medications, nutrition, exercise, and aging. The experienced staff of registerednurses will provide you with information on self-care tips, signs, symptoms,diagnoses, treatment options offered by your doctor, and what side effectsmedications may have. This will help you determine if you or your family willneed a higher level of care.SpYour privacy is important to us. If you are concerned about our privacy policy,let’s talk about it before you share information about your situation with us.Optum nurses cannot diagnose problems nor recommend specific treatmentnor are they a substitute for your doctor’s care.How to Use Your BenefitTo access the Optum NurseLine weblink at www.usahc.com, select the“Members Only” tab and when prompted, enter your user ID and password. TheOptum NurseLine weblink is an interactive application that gives you accessto a wealth of reliable health and well-being information. Create a personalizedsite and receive regular updates on the topics you choose, browse through a vastreference library, join live online discussions with health professionals, or link tomany other informative websites.Another convenient way to access health information through Optum is to listento their broad library of audio messages. Simply call 1-866-850-6215, press “1”,then press “2” and enter pin code 512 to listen to the Health Information Library’srecorded messages on a wide variety (more than 1,100 topics) of health and wellbeing issues. Ask an Optum nurse about additional topics. You may also accessadditional information through the Health Forums link on our website. Whenregistering at the Health Forums site, use registration code 18668506215.14

Accident Dental Expense/Accidental Death & DismembermentAccident Dental ExpenseThis benefit provides up to 2,000, less a 100 deductible per Injury,for Dental Expenses resulting from an Injury due to an Accident.Each Covered Person is covered for Injury which is incurred on a24-hour per day basis.Accidental Death and DismembermentenPays the beneficiary up to 1,000 for the member’s death or loss ofcertain body parts, or loss of sight, speech or hearing, in a coveredaccident.SpecimThese accident insurance benefits are issued on Form SeriesGP-1400, are underwritten by Guarantee Trust Life InsuranceCompany, an IL domiciled life insurance company with main officeslocated at 1275 Milwaukee Ave, Glenview, IL 60025. Licensed inall states except NY. This product, and its features are subject tostate availability and may vary by state. Certain exclusions andlimitations may apply, for cost and complete details of coverage,please contact us or your agent. These insurance benefits arenot available in CO, FL, KS, MD, MN, MO, MT, NH, NM,NY, RI, UT, and WA. Family Coverage is not available inIdaho.Guarantee Trust Life Insurance Company (GTL) provides theAccident Medical Expense Benefits coverage and the AccidentalDeath and Dismemberment, Loss of Sight, Speech and HearingBenefit coverage. GTL does not provide nor is it affiliated with anyof the other programs provided as a part of the membership inUSA .The association membership fee you will be charged includes thefollowing insurance rates, which are paid to GTL:Member Only/ .55Member 1/ 1.11Member Family/ 1.6615

Accident Dental Expense/Accidental Death & DismembermentEXCLUSIONSThe Policy does not provide benefits for: Treatment, services or supplies which: enmeci Sp Are not Medically Necessary; Are not prescribed by a Doctor as necessary to treatan Injury; Are determined to be Experimental/Investigationalin nature; Are received without charge or legal obligation to pay; Are received from persons employed or retained by anyFamily Member, unless otherwise specified; or Are not specifically listed as Covered Charges in the Policy.Injury by acts of war, whether declared or not.Injury received while traveling or flying by air, except as afare-paying passenger and not as a pilot or crew member, ona regularly scheduled commercial airline.Injury covered by Worker’s Compensation, Employer Liabilitylaw or Occupational Disease Act or Law.Dental treatment, except as specifically stated.Injury sustained while committing or attempting to commita felony.Suicide or attempted suicide while sane or insane.Intentionally self-inflicted Injury.Loss resulting from being legally intoxicated or under theinfluence of alcohol as defined by the laws of the state orjurisdiction in which the Injury occurs.Loss resulting from being under the influence of any drugs ornarcotic unless administered on the advice of a Doctor.Injury which occurs while a Covered Person is on active dutyservice in any armed forces. Reserve or National Guard activeduty for training is not excluded unless it extends beyond 31 days.Injury sustained flying in an ultra-light, hang gliding, parachutingor bungee-cord jumping, by flight in a space craft or any craftdesigned for navigation above or beyond the earth’s atmosphere.16

Accident Dental Expense/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Injury sustained while driving or riding on vehicles for off-roadSpecimenuse including but not limited to all-terrain vehicles (ATV’s). Injury sustained where a Covered Person is the operator anddoes not possess a current and valid motor vehicle operator’slicense, except in a Driver’s Education Program. Treatment in any Veteran’s Administration or federalHospital, except if there is a legal obligation to pay. Cosmetic surgery, except for reconstructive surgery on aninjured part of the body. Covered Charges incurred outside of the United States or itspossessions. Competing in motor sports races or competitions; Competing in water sports races or competitions; Testing cars/trucks on any racetrack or speedway; Handling, storing or transporting explosives; Scaling up cliffs or mountain walls; Spelunking (exploring caves); Handling or working with dangerous animals. Injury sustained while participating in a rodeo. Re-injury or complications of an Injury caused by a condition orcontributed to by a condition that existed before the Accident. Injury to teeth which is caused from biting, chewing or grindingteeth. Injury to teeth with gross decay or advanced periodontaldisease; Orthodontic therapy to correct a condition that existed prior tothe Accident. Injury to teeth not firmly attached to the maxilla and/ormandible immediately prior to the time of the Accident; Dental treatment and services performed or supplies used inconjunction with but not due to the covered Accident.How to Use Your BenefitContact USA Member Services at 1-800-872-1187 to have aclaim form faxed or mailed to you.17

AIN DFO DITR IOM NA AT LIONUSA Benefits ProtectorHow You BenefitMany individuals lose their job due to acompany re-location, company downsizingor as the result of natural disasters. For mostindividuals, loss of employment also means amonetary loss.BENEFITS PROTECTOR(Certain Terms and Conditions Apply)enThe Benefits Protector program helps cushion the impact ofeconomic downturns that occur. Should you lose your job throughno fault of your own, we will be there for you. Your membershipdues will be waived and your membership benefits will continue forthree (3) months.mHow to Use Your Benefiteci1. Notify USA within 20 days of the loss of employment. Noticemust be submitted to USA at the following address:Sp2221 East Lamar, Suite 900Arlington, TX 760062. Upon receipt of your written request, USA will send you aBenefits Protector application to complete and return to USA .3. When the completed form is received, USA will contact yourformer employer and validate the reason for separation.4. If the employer confirms that the loss of employment was notthe result of misconduct connected with your work and you did notvoluntarily quit, you will receive a letter from USA confirming thecontinuation of your USA membership.5. If the employer is not able to confirm your loss of employment,you will receive a letter from USA stating that we are unable tocontinue your USA membership.18

Terms & ConditionsLA NN IOIO TIT AD MD RA FOINUSA Benefits ProtectorEligibilityThe member is eligible to apply for this benefit only if the loss of employmentis not the result of misconduct connected with the Member’s work or if themember did not voluntarily quit his/her job. This benefit is not applicable tothose individuals that were unemployed when they joined the association.Waiting PeriodThe Benefits Protector Program is available to Members that have been aMember of USA in good standing for at least six (6) months. Please refer to theMembership Agreement for additional information on Good Standing.Benefit ActivationeciProof of LossmenThe member must notify USA within 20 days of the loss of employment. Noticemust be submitted to USA at the following address:2221 East Lamar, Suite 900Arlington, TX 76006Upon receipt of the written request, USA will send the member a BenefitsProtector application to complete and return to USA .SpOnly those applications where USA is able to validate and confirm the reasonwhy the Member lost employment will be accepted. If loss of employment wasthe result of misconduct connected with the Member’s work or if the memberquit his/her job voluntarily, the member is not entitled to receive this benefit.Effective DateThe effective date of the Benefits Protector will be equal to the last paid to date ofthe Member’s USA membership prior to the loss of employment.Termination DateThe termination date of the Benefits Protector is 90 calendars days from theeffective date. To continue benefits beyond this date, the member must submitthe required membership dues. Please refer to the Membership Agreement foradditional information on retaining your membership benefits.ExclusionsThis benefit can be activated by the primary member only. Dependents,including spouse and child, are not eligible to activate this benefit. This benefitis available only once in a 12-month period. The initial benefit period beginsafter the Member has been a member in good standing for six (6) months. The12-month period begins on the termination date of the last usage period andcontinues for 12 continuous months.19

AIN DFO DITR IOM NA AT LIONUSA Scholarship ProgramUnited Service Association For Health Care (USA ) is a non-profit corporationchartered in Washington, D.C. in 1983. The organization was formed topromote the adoption of equitable health care policy in the United States,engage in nonpartisan research, study and analysis for the benefit of thegeneral public regarding the health care system and on occasion; publish theresults of our research.enUSA is committed to the promotion of equal access to health care for allAmericans. In order to ensure equal access to health care, it is important thatthere are sufficient medical providers available to serve the public. For thatreason, USA developed a scholarship program. This program will providescholarships to outstanding high school seniors that show promise of continuedacademic performance. This program is only available to dependent childrenand grandchildren of USA members and will allow deserving students toattain their educational goals.AwardSpecimUSA will award five (5) scholarships each academic school year.The scholarships are payable at 1,250 per semester and 2,500per school year, for a total of four semesters (Fall and Spring) anda total award of 5,000. The award is only applicable to studentswhose degree program is in a medical related field.EligibilityMembers that have maintained good standing for at least sixconsecutive months are eligible to submit a scholarship applicationon behalf of their dependent children and grandchildren.Good StandingGood Standing shall mean the status of a Member whose Membershipdues have been paid current and no membership dues are or havebeen past due. If the Member neglects to pay the required dues inany given month, the Member is not eligible.Promotion/PublicityAward recipients will be listed in the USA Total Health andWellness Magazine. Employees of USA and contracted marketingcompanies and their dependents are not eligible for this program.20

LA NN IOIO TIT AD MD RA FOINUSA Scholarship ProgramSpecimenScholarship Award CriteriaApplicants scheduled course of study must be a medical relatedfield and the recipient must be a full time student (minimum of 12hours per semester). The selection criteria that will be used willinclude the following: Academic achievement, including grades, rank in class,standardized test scores and achievement test scores.Student must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 Community/extracurricular involvement Leadership Participation in specific activities Awards and recognition Work historyApplication ProcessApplications are available year round and can be obtained bycontacting USA at 800-872-1187. No later than June 30th,applicants must complete and submit an application along with thefollowing documents: ACT or SAT scores High school diploma Letter of acceptance from the educational programdirector High school transcriptScholarship Notification ProcessThe scholarship review committee will review the applications.Final determination regarding the award will be made by July 23rdand notification letters will be sent via US mail. Award checks willbe made payable to the college/university.Scholarship Renewal Award CriteriaAfter the initial award is extended for the first semester, in order tocontinue to receive an award for the following subsequent semester,the student must provide a certified copy of their transcript thatreflects a minimum GPA of 3.0 with at least 12 hours earned. Thisprocess must be completed for the three semesters that follow theinitial application and award process.21

AIN DFO DITR IOM NA AT LIONPrivacy PolicyYour right to privacy is very important. We recognize that when you chooseto provide us with information about yourself, you trust us to act in aresponsible manner. We believe this information should only be used to helpus provide you better service. That’s why we have put this policy in place toprotect your personal information. Below is a summary of our policy.The Information We CollectUnited Service Association For Health Care (USA ) collects personally identifiableinformation from our members at time of enrollment. This information mayinclude: Name, social security number, phone number, date of birth, billingaddress, and shipping address and billing/payment information.How Do We Protect the Confidentiality and Security ofYour Information?menWe maintain physical, electronic and procedural safeguards to ensure your personalinformation is treated responsibly and in accordance with our privacy policy. Ourpolicy includes restricting access to those who need to know this information inorder to provide products or services to you.eciTo Whom We Disclose Personally IdentifiableInformationSpIn order for you to be able to utilize the benefits, we may disclose personallyidentifiable information that is required in order to confirm your eligibility status.However, there are times when USA will be required to provide your personalinformation without your authorization. Examples include, but are not limited to:requests from law enforcement, in response to a subpoena, in answer to a courtorder, in response to a request from your state Department of Insurance. We mayalso disclose your personal information when we, in our sole discretion, believethat disclosure is necessary to prevent violations of the law, injury to a person orproperty.How You Can Change Your Information & PreferencesBecause your account information is stored offline for added security, there is noprovision for you to manually edit your account. You are unable to directly update,correct or delete your information. Please contact USA to modify yourinformation by using any of the following methods1. Email – www.usahc.com2. Send mail to – 2221 East Lamar, Suite 900, Arlington, TX 760063. Call USA at 1-800-872-1187Notification of ChangesIf we change our Privacy Policy, we will post the changes on our web site, so you willalways be aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under whichcircumstances, if any, we disclose it. We are dedicated to protecting your personalinformation, and will make every reasonable effort to keep that information secure.22

OA IS TU DANUFOUnited Service AssociationFor Health Care FoundationNThrough membership in USA , you have the opportunity tocontribute to the United Service Association For Health CareFoundation and assist worthwhile charities, community programsand national research projects.Each year, USA returns much neede

A free Personal Planning Guide.3 Access to our extensive grief management library and family safety programs. Funeral and cremation pre planning services that are transferable to any Dignity Memorial location throughout the United States.4 Substantial savings on bereavement airfares. The