Details of your benefits and how to take advantage of them are listed below.
Financial Services
Educational Resources
Insurance
Wireless Service
Complimentary Publications
Discounted Publications
ADA Student Membeship
Bank of America offers ASDA members sufficient credit lines for its MasterCard and American Express personal credit card program. Use the WorldPointsSM rewards program to earn 1 point for every $1 spent on net-retail purchases and redeem for cash, travel or merchandise.
For details or to apply securely online, click on the links above.
Not available for international members.
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The NEXT DDS website contains a variety of free instructional resources designed to complement your university and clinical training.
The Resources You Need
- Peer-reviewed articles
- Instructional videos and animations
- Podcasts
- Case images
- Forums and blogs
Enrollment is fast, easy and secure. See an article or video that is of interest to your classmates? Simply forward the link to your study group with your comments attached. Would an animation of a chamfer margin help prepare you for your next clinic day? If so, mark it as a favorite and access it chairside before you prepare your treatment plan or pick up your handpiece. Using the comment, save, link, bookmark and forward tools, The NEXT DDS enables you to exchange information—or to communicate in real time—with your fellow students and others around the country.
Visit www.thenextdds.com for free access.
This benefit is only available to predoctoral members.
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GL Advisor helps dental students and recent graduates manage their student debt burden. Sign up for your free personalized assessment and receive:
- An integrated financial plan designed to lower the cost of debt and improve your financial situation
- Access to a personal advisor who can provide experienced support and answer questions
- Federal and state tax preparation services tailored to individuals with student loan debt
ASDA members can also sign up for GL Advisor’s services at a discounted annual fee. For more information, call 877-552-9907 or visit www.glAdvisor.com.
Also note, only available to predoctoral members.
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ASDA members can get free disability insurance just by signing up. Disability insurance could provide monthly income to help pay student loans and living expenses during a period of disability, and is generally required to secure collateral for a practice loan.
- $2,000/month of disability income insurance
- Includes up to $150,000 in student loan repayment benefits
- Guaranteed upon enrollment if you are under age 40
- Premiums fully paid through dental school (even residency)
- Benefits payable after 90 days of disability, for up to 7 years
- Guaranteed, automatic conversion based on your chosen career path (no medical exam, no conversion fee)
- Doubles to $4,000/month of disability insurance upon conversion
- Enroll anytime before May 1 of your graduation year
Visit ADA Insurance Plans, call 888-463-4545, or e-mail ada@gwl.com for more information.
Coverage renews automatically each academic year as long as ASDA membership is maintained. Only predoctoral members are eligible to sign up, yet enrolled students can renew free coverage through residency.
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ASDA members can get free life insurance just by signing up. Use life insurance for debt protection, collateral for loans, or to safeguard your family.
- $50,000 of Term Life insurance
- Includes $50,000 of Accidental Death coverage
- Guaranteed upon enrollment if you are under age 40
- Premiums fully paid through dental school (even residency)
- All coverage doubles to $100,000 after graduation
- Full renewal privileges after dental school
- Enroll anytime before May 1 of your graduation year
Visit ADA Insurance Plans, call 888-463-4545, or e-mail ada@gwl.com for more information.
Coverage renews automatically each academic year as long as ASDA membership is maintained. Only predoctoral members are eligible to sign up, yet enrolled students can renew free coverage through residency.
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ASDA members could receive a special discount of up to 8% offGEICO Auto Insurance rates. Click here or call 1-800-368-2734 for a free, no-obligation rate quote and see how much you could save today. GEICO offers low rates and exceptional 24-hour sales and support nationwide.
Not available for international members.
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Renter’s & Homeowner’s Insurance
GEICO
The GEICO Insurance Agency can help you with homeowners, renters, condo insurance and more. Click here or call 800-841-3005 for a free quote today.
Not available for international members.
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ASDA members will receive an exclusive discount* on their malpractice insurance with Medical Protective, the nation’s oldest and largest dental malpractice insurance company. A Medical Protective malpractice insurance policy offers:
- Choice of occurrence and claims made coverage
- Pure consent to settle — no claim will be settled without the dentist’s consent (Product availability varies upon business and regulatory approval)
- Experience of a Warren Buffett Berkshire Hathaway company that has specialized in malpractice insurance since 1899
For more information, please contact Mary Taylor at 303-537-4545, Mary.Taylor@MedPro.com or visit www.medpro.com/dental.
*Product availability varies upon business and regulatory approval
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ASDA members and their dependents can sign up for the Student Injury and Sickness Plan.
- Pay less out of pocket with UnitedHealthcare's nationwide network of preferred providers (PPO plan) including more than 617,000 doctors and health professionals, 5,000 hospitals and 1,000 Convenience Care Clinics who provide services to ASDA members at discounted rates.
- Receive up to $500 per policy year and no deductible to cover immunizations, physical exams, gynecological exams, eye testing and exams, tests associated with routine exams (lab work, EKGs), PAP smears, STD testing and preventative vaccines. The copay is only $25 per visit.
- The 2011-12 ASDA Student Injury and Sickness Plan will provide coverage from August 1, 2011 to July 31, 2012. Enroll online at www.uhcsr.com/ASDA.
- Receive 5% - 50% discounts on dental, vision, fitness and wellness products and services through UnitedHealth Allies®.
Go to the ASDA Student Health Insurance Plan page for a complete explanation of benefits, periods of coverage and costs. Online enrollment is easy and takes only minutes. Payment is accepted via credit card or eCheck. Coverage begins August 1.
UnitedHealthcare can be reached at 800-505-5450 between 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. EST Monday through Friday.
This plan is not available to residents of Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Vermont and Washington, and only available to predoctoral members.
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Dental Test Prep Services
Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions
Kaplan Test Prep & Admissions and Kaplan Medical are providers of educational and career services. They provide online offerings, classroom programs and books and software to prepare for the NDBE and DAT.
ASDA members save 10% on Kaplan courses and services. Click here to access the members-only promo code.
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ASDA members receive exclusive offers on T-Mobile wireless mobile service and equipment:
- Additional 10% off qualifying monthly recurring charges
- Waived activation fee(s) ($35 savings)
- Variety of free and discounted phones/smartphones
- Free 2-day shipping with new lines of service
- Not available in retail stores
New Customers: Call 1-866-464-8662, select option 3 and use promo code 11789TMOFAV along with ASDA membership number. Terms and conditions apply including two-year contract requirement.
Existing T-Mobile Customers: Call 1-877-453-8824 to check account eligibility and apply for the member discount, use promo code 11789TMOFAV and provide your ASDA membership number.
To find out more about exciting new promotions, please click here.
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