NEA Seal of Excellence

The NEA Seal of Excellence is a mark of distinction earned by outstanding products and services. Of the many products reviewed by NEA Member Benefits, only a distinguished few can earn the NEA Seal of Excellence, based on these five stringent evaluation criteria:

Service – Among our highest priorities, all providers must work closely with NEA Member Benefits to deliver members responsive service of the highest level.

Accessibility – The product or service must have a successful track record and be available nationwide to all members.

Price – All providers must have pricing that is highly competitive, and demonstrate a firm commitment to top quality.

Features – The provider must be willing to collaborate with NEA Member Benefits in tailoring product features to meet the special needs of members.

Stability – The financial stability, strength and experience of the providers are ensured through a thorough investigative process.

By following the strict guidelines used to award the NEA Seal of Excellence, NEA Member Benefits helps assure substantial, long-lasting relationships with program providers to serve NEA members better.

Eligibility Chart
The Member Benefits Chart below illustrates which programs are available to the different categories of membership.  The X's represent programs and services that are available to that specific category.  The S's indicate that the membership category is eligible, but special rules apply.  If neither an X or an S appears, that membership category is not eligible for that specific product or service

NEA Member Benefits

NEA Legal Services

NEA-Alaska Member Benefits

* Available to any member who is actively employed full-time in the field of education
in a teaching, administrative or clerical capacity.

Life Insurance Plans

NEA Level Premium Term Life Insurance Plan
NEA Level Premium Life Insurance Plan is locked-in until you reach age 70, so you always pay the same economical NEA group rate. With the NEA’s level premium decreasing term life insurance, you can choose from coverage options ranging from $10,000 to $250,000, which can be upgraded at any time to offset any major unforeseen expenses. For more information call 1-800-637-4636.

NEA AD&D Insurance Plan
There are no medical exams, and your acceptance is guaranteed. This comprehensive policy provides up to $120,000 in coverage at home or away, up to $520,000 for any covered accident on a plane, train, ship or other public conveyance, and features rates starting at an affordable $19 per year. For more information call 1-800-637-4636.

NEA Home Protection Plan
This plan is a life insurance designed to supplement your primary coverage. Coverage levels range from $10,000 to $300,000 with coverage periods from 10 to 30 years. Your spouse can be covered for an additional NEA group rate premium. And there’s even an optional disability benefit that provides you with income protection for up to 12 months if you become disabled and are unable to work. For more information call 1-800-637-4636.

NEA Guaranteed Issue Life Insurance Plan
This plan provides NEA-Retired members 55 or older with guaranteed life insurance coverage. There are no medical exams, and you cannot be turned down for this valuable insurance protection. And depending on your age, you can qualify for up to $10,000 worth of decreasing term life insurance regardless of your health. For more information call 1-800-637-4636.
 

NEA MemberCare Medicare Supplement Program
You have a 30-day right to review your coverage with a full refund if not completely satisfied with this plan. No physical exam is required and you cannot be refused coverage on account of your past or present health. Rates are 15% or more, lower than the nation’s most popular plans. For more information call 1-800-637-4636.

NEA Income Protection Plan
This plan is available to all NEA members under age 70 who are actively employed in the field of education by American Fidelity Assurance. Members are offered choice of two waiting period options to meet their individual needs. Benefits continue to age 65 or for five years, whichever is greater, but not beyond age 70.  For more information call 1-800-461-1612.

NEA Homeowners Insurance
This program offers you protection for your home or condo or your possessions if you rent against losses caused by such perils as fire for your home or condominium or your possessions if you rent at affordable rates under a policy designed with NEA members in mind. This policy is underwritten by the Horace Mann Insurance Companies.  For more information call 1-800-999-1030 or 907-562-9922.

NEA MemberCare Long Term Care Insurance Program
This program offers coverage for home health care, assisted living facility care, nursing home care, and respite care. This program has individual and family plans that are specially designed with your special needs, lifestyles and pocket book in mind. For more information call 1-800-884-2675.

NEA DUES-TAB Insurance
This valuable insurance plan provides up to $1,000 of life insurance, up to $5,000 of accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and up to $50,000 of accidental death and dismemberment insurance for any covered accident that occurs while on the job or serving as an association leader. For information call 1-800-637-4636.

NEA-Alaska Association Auto Advantage Insurance Program
Association members have an advantage when it comes to auto insurance. Discounted rates, dependable service and special benefits from Horace Mann Insurance. For information about the Association Auto Advantage, call the Anchorage office of Horace Mann at 907-562-2488 or 800-478-2858.

NEA-Alaska Horace Mann Long Term Disability Insurance
Members may choose from four benefit plans, 1 year, 2 year, 5 year, and up to age 65. Also four elimination periods, 30 day, 60 day, 90 day and 180 day. Plans designed to meet your specific needs based on salary, accumulated sick leave, and years of service. Benefits payable in addition to sick leave. Contact Horace Mann Insurance at 907-562-2488 or 800-478-2858 for additional information.
 

Loan Programs

NEA Home Financing Program
The NEA Home Financing Program provided by Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Inc. offers an ideal combination of competitive rates, substantial savings and superior service for members who are buying a new home, refinancing an existing mortgage or looking for a home equity loan.  For more information call
1-800-632-4968 or contact anyone of the mortgage loan specialists listed below:

NEA National Board Certification Loan
NEA Member Benefits through MBNA America Bank, N.A. is now offering a low-cost loan designed to cover the $2,000 assessment fee for National Board Certification. This new loan program is a special revolving line of credit designed to meet the needs of teachers going through the certification process. The Annual Percentage Rate (APR) on the NEA National Board Certification Loan is 7.9%. For more information call 1-800-603-3953.
 

NEA FDIC-Insured Money Market
If you’re looking for higher yields, liquidity, safety, and a low minimum opening deposit, an NEA-Sponsored FDIC Insured Money Market Account is one of your best ways to invest. Low $500 minimum opening deposit and allows you up to six withdrawals per monthly statement cycle. To open an account call 1-800-205-8647 ext. 3231.

NEA Gold Certificate CD
The NEA sponsored GoldCertificate CD offered by MBNA America is FDIC insured. $1,000 minimum opening deposit with terms from six months to five years. Lock in the same great rates as our CDs and transfer or rollover existing IRA accounts. To open an account call 1-800-205-8647 ext. 3231.

NEA Valuebuilder Fund Select Mutual Fund Program
For more information on an existing NEA Valuebuilder Fund Select account, please call Nationwide Retirement Solutions at 1-800-632-8258.

NEA Valuebuilder Annuity
Put NEA Valuebuilder Annuity to work for you as soon as possible. Developed exclusively for NEA members with its sole purpose to help you build the kind of retirement nest egg you’ll need later on. For more information call 1-800-632-8258.

Mutual of America TDA
Mutual of America is pleased to offer an NEA-Alaska endorsed Tax Deferred Annuity Program. Competitive fixed-rate account, twelve investment funds, no front-end sales charges, no transfer or withdrawal charges, convenient loan provision, free transfers among investment options. For more information including a prospectus, call 800-478-7449.
 

NEA WorldPoints Platinum Plus Credit Card 
No annual fee and a choice of rewards.  Call 1-877-721-9398 to for more information and an application.

NEA Quantum MasterCard Credit Card  
No annual fee, highest credit line, no fees for over-the-credit limit. Call 1-877-721-9398 to obtain an application and additional information.

NEA Retired Platinum Plus Credit Card
The only credit card designed exclusively for NEA Retired members. Low introductory APR rate on balance transfers and cash advances, no annual fee and higher credit line available. To obtain an application call 1-877-721-9398 code Q1C2.
 

NEA Car Rental Program
NEA members now enjoy the highest discount available to any association group from Hertz and Alamo. Other benefits include no fee for an additional driver, unlimited mileage, and coupons for additional savings and convenient online reservations. When reserving a vehicle with Hertz use NEA member discount code CDP#50655. When reserving a vehicle with Alamo use NEA member discount Code 613575, Rate Code BY.

NEA-Alaska members can enroll in the Hertz #1 Club Gold frequent rental program at no charge (a $50 savings) by accessing the car rental page on the NEA Members Benefits website www.neamb.com.  To register, members need the CPD number and promotion code number which are listed under the Member Discounts section of the NEA Member Benefits website.  For details, go to http://www.neamb.com/discount/carpge.js.

NEA Magazine Service
Over 500 titles at up to 80% off newsstand prices with a guarantee to match the lowest prices of any magazine program available. For more information call 1-800-637-4636.

Theme Park Discounts
NEA-Alaska members and their families receive a discount on admissions to Universal Studios, Busch Gardens, Sea World, and Cypress Gardens. Special web discounts for NEA-Alaska members are available through the link for Busch Gardens, Sea World and Cypress Gardens.  For discount cards call NEA-Alaska member benefits at 907-274-0536.

Bekins Northwest  All NEA-Alaska members will receive a 55% discount off published tariffs to any city in the lower 48 states.  For those members making a move throughout the state, lowest available rates will also be given.   Bekins Northwest also provides auto transport and storage while you are looking for your new home.  For additional information contact Bekins Northwest at 1-888-560-2333.

Bose Corporation
All NEA-Alaska members will receive a special education discount on all Bose home-audio products.  Members need to call the Educators Direct Group at 888-360-2338 and press 2 for information and to place an order.

Dell Computers  
NEA-Alaska members receive a 5-10% discount on retail pricing for all Dell Systems.  To order on line visit  www.dell.com/edubuy or call 888-977-3355.                     

Diamond Airport Parking & Storage
NEA-Alaska members receive discounted parking at this Anchorage Airport location, free shuttle service to the terminal, free newspaper and free coffee.  Open 24/7 located at 5401 Northwood Drive, Anchorage.  For additional information visit their website www.diamondparking.com.  Diamond Airport Parking also offers additional discounts to NEA-Alaska members through the Access program - visit our website, click on the membership card and print off the discount for Diamond Airport Parking for your next visit.

Educators Access 
This card entitles you to additional discounts on food, lodging, recreational activities and more in Alaska and around the world.  Check out the new online travel services.  If you have lost your card or never received one, please contact Barb at the NEA-Alaska Anchorage office - 800-996-3225.
 

Foley & Foley
NEA-Alaska members receive a 20% discount for estate planning, testamentary trusts and tax planning trusts.  Special discounted rates for drafting of a will for you and your spouse.  Call Bill Pearson at 907-552-2272 or email bill@foleyfoley.com.

Contact Fill

NEA-Alaska members receive a discounts on brand name contact lenses with free delivery.  A wide variety of lenses are available including disposable, soft, gas permeable and special lenses for the bifocal wearer and astigmatic patient.  Visit online store www.contactfill.com or call 1-866-234-1393 Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 5 PM ET.  Make sure you use NEA-Alaska's discount code which is the first four numbers off your NEA-Alaska ACCESS membership card.

Teach with Movies

Teach with Movies offers Learning Guides to more than 270 feature films for grades K-12.  Each guide is designed to help teachers quickly create their own lesson plan and covers all subjects.  Easy to use website.  Teach with Movies is offering NEA-Alaska members a 10% discount on their yearly membership.  For additional information or to subscribe go online to www.teachwithmovies.com enter the NEA-Alaska code alaska-teach-assn at the time of purchase to receive the discount.

H&R Block
Beginning January 2008, members will be able to take advantage of $20 off tax preparation in an H&R Block regular office or $40 off in an H&R Block premium office, 35% off H&R Block's online tax preparation service and special discounts on the online purchase of H&R Block's TaxCut software.  Look for more information on our website www.neamb.com/taxcut07 starting in January.

For more information on NEA Member Benefits visit their website at www.neamb.com.