Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is there any cost to the Association?
2. Is a long-term contract or Association "endorsement" required?
3. What does the Association need to qualify?
4. How much (non-dues) revenue can the Association expect to earn?
5. What kind of reporting does the Association receive?
6. Why do you call this a "True Membership Perk?"
7. What kind of customer service can our Association members expect?
8. How reliable are the Plan's providers?
9. May I see an existing Association Plan website?
10. How do we get started?
Q1. Is there any cost to the Association?
There is no out-of-pocket cost to the Association.
Q2. Is a long-term contract or Association "endorsement" required?
No long-term contract is required. No formal association "endorsement" is required. The Association may discontinue the program at any time.
Q3. What does the Association need to qualify?
The Association should be of sufficient size and type to offer the probability of meeting certain minimum goals. For details, see How Your Association Gains.
Q4. How much revenue can the Association expect to earn?
The Association earns income for each paid membership - first year and renewal - for as long as the member remains on the Plan. The minimum mutual goal is $5000/year to the Association.
Q5. What kind of Plan reporting does the Association receive?
1. The Association is sent an automatic e-mail notification whenever a new member joins the Plan through the Association's Dental Plan website. (We provide the website.)
2. The Association receives a monthly check and detailed statement (subject to $50 minimum).
Q6. Why do you call this a "True Membership Perk?"
We have lowered the upfront cost, so your Association's member savings are worthwhile and easily quantifiable by anyone wishing to shop and compare.
Q7. What kind of customer service can Association members expect?
Service is a key feature of any successful Association program. Association executives and managers will be happy to know that Careington customer service is among the best in the industry.
Q8. How reliable are the Plan's providers?
All Plan providers are established industry leaders with solid reputations for quality. Please see Quality Counts for additional information.
This is a membership program that Associations can offer with pride.
Q9. May I see a sample Association Plan Website?
Of course, but for confidentiality purposes, no links are provided here. Association managers are invited to contact me for this and other details. All of your questions are invited.
E-mail me: mail@1AssociationPlan.com to schedule a brief call-back. In only 2 or 3 minutes, we can together determine if this program is a mutual fit.
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Note:
This website is intended for trade & professional associations only.
