Bonus Savings Information
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Bonus Savings - In addition to the substantial savings available on dental care through Vital Savings by Aetna®, the program also provides participants with savings on other health-related products and services. There is no additional charge for these bonus savings:
 
  • Access to 5,000+ vision care providers nationwide
  • Eyeglass exams
  • Eyeglass frames, lenses and contacts including single vision, bi-focal and progressive lenses
  • LASIK surgery
  • Fitness club memberships
  • Fitness equipment
  • Chiropractic manipulation
  • Acupuncture therapy
  • Massage therapy
  • Vitamins & natural body products
  • Nutritional counseling

 
Vital SavingsSM on Vision Care
Vital Savings by Aetna lets you tap into the Vision One discount program through Cole Managed Vision which offers scheduled discounts on exams, eyewear, accessories and LASIK surgery.
 
Under the Vision One program, participants have access to providers in more than 5,000 participating Pearle Vision® Centers, Sears, Target®, JCPenney® and private-practice locations. Just present the Vital Savings by Aetna card, and start taking advantage of these discounts right away.
 
Service/ProductNational
Average Cost‡
Vision One
Discounted Fee††
Your
Savings‡‡
Eyeglass Exam$98$38$60
Eyeglass Frame$120$72$48
Single-Vision Lenses‡‡‡$73$30$43
Bifocal Lenses‡‡‡$100$49$51
Standard Progressive Lenses‡‡‡$170$99$71
 
‡The fees shown represent average fees for the nation based upon a research survey provided by Ingenix, as of 2002.

‡‡Actual savings vary by provider and geographic area.

‡‡‡Standard uncoated plastic.
 
 
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Vital SavingsSM on Alternative Health Care
 
Alternative Health Care Programs
Natural Alternatives
Through this special discount program, you can take advantage of many alternative health-related services from chiropractors, acupuncturists, massage therapists and nutritional counselors — all at reduced rates. There are four basic types of services available:
TYPE OF SERVICEESTIMATED FEE
Chiropractic Manipulation$30 per  manipulation visit
Acupuncture Therapy $30 per acupuncture therapy visit
Massage Therapy
 
$20 per 1/2-hour visit, or part thereof
Nutritional Counseling Services $20 per 1/2-hour service, or part thereof
 
The program is easy to use. To find a participating provider near you, check out the website at www.aetna.com, or call the Member Services number on your ID card. A schedule of Natural Alternatives services and fees will be sent out with the provider list. You can use any participating Natural Alternatives provider at any time, subject to provider availability, without referral or prior authorization from Aetna.
 
Vitamin Advantage™ Program

Through the Vitamin Advantage program, you can save on over-the-counter vitamins and nutritional supplements purchased through participating vendors.
Natural Products

You can also save on many health-related products, including aromatherapy, foot care and natural body care products. For health-related products available through the Vitamin Advantage and Natural Products programs, you can place orders in four ways: mail, telephone, fax or through our website, www.aetna.com.
 
 
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Vital SavingsSM on Fitness
Advantages of the GlobalFit Program...

· View club rates online

· Sample a club before joining with a Free Guest Pass**

· No long-term contracts – all memberships are month to month

· Pay dues directly to GlobalFit - convenient billing options available

· Freeze**, transfer or cancel club memberships conveniently***

· Work out while traveling with Guest Privileges at network clubs**
 
· Receive discounts on certain home exercise equipment
 
 
Find and join a club easily…

· Find a club through this website by
 
  selecting “FIND A CLUB” above, or
 
  call GlobalFit at 1-800-298-7800

 
· Sign up directly with GlobalFit online
 
  by selecting “FIND A CLUB” above
 
  and then clicking on "Join A Club",
 
  or by calling GlobalFit at
 
  1-800-298-7800
 

* At some clubs, participation in this program is restricted to new club members.
** Not available at all clubs.
*** Freeze option not available at all clubs.

The GlobalFit Discounted Fitness Services Program provides access to health and fitness club memberships and related fitness services and products at special reduced rates for members of certain Aetna plans. Links to this GlobalFit website at http://www.globalfit.com/fitness and the content, products or services on this GlobalFit website are provided for your convenience and for informational purposes only. The content on this website is not an offer of participation or coverage. Content provided by GlobalFit is not medical advice and is not intended to be a substitute for medical care provided by a physician. GlobalFit, as well as its respective employees and agents, is that of an independent contractor, and is not to be considered an agent or representative of Aetna for any purpose. Aetna assumes no responsibility for any circumstances arising out of the use, misuse, interpretation or application of any information or other material provided on or though GlobalFit. Aetna does not endorse any of the products or services available through GlobalFit and makes no warranty, expressed or implied, as to availability, description, quality, merchantability, fitness for any particular purpose or any other matter for any product or service purchased by taking advantage of any reduced rates offered through the GlobalFit Discounted Fitness Services Program.
 
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Providers and vendors for these programs are solely responsible for the products and services they provide. While we hope these programs are a useful service for you, Aetna has not evaluated, and makes no guarantee, regarding the quality of providers or vendors.

For additional information, call Member Services using the toll-free number on your Aetna member ID card. Also, continue to visit our website where you'll find the most current list of participating Natural Alternatives providers and the latest enhancements to all our alternative health care programs. Visit our website often -- these programs are growing.

Vision One® is a registered trademark of Cole Managed Vision. Discounts for certain vision care services and eyewear are available through Vision One. The Vision One program cannot be used in conjunction with other discounts, promotions or prior orders. Eye examinations are provided by licensed independent Doctors of Optometry located in or adjacent to most participating optical departments or by Vision One participating providers.

The Alternative Health Care Programs are member-paid reduced-rate programs. Aetna has no responsibility to pay or reimburse participants for reduced-rate services received through this program. Participating Alternative Health Care Programs providers and vendors are solely responsible for the products and services they provide. Providers or vendors offering reduced rates under these programs have not been credentialed or reviewed for quality by Aetna. The vendors and provider network composition are subject to change without notice. By making these reduced rates available, Aetna does NOT endorse these providers or vendors or their services or make any guarantee as to availability, outcomes or quality of providers or discounts under these programs. Aetna gives no warranty, expressed or implied, as to description, quality, merchantability, fitness for any particular purpose, or any other matter for any product or service purchased by taking advantage of a reduced rate offered through these programs. Aetna neither recommends the self-management of health problems nor do we promote any particular form of therapy. You should consult your physician for the advice and care appropriate for your specific medical needs. While this information is believed to be accurate as of this date, it is subject to change.

"Aetna" is the brand name used for products and services provided by one or more of the Aetna group of subsidiary companies. The Aetna companies that offer, underwrite or administer benefit coverage include Aetna Health Inc.; Aetna Health of California Inc.; Aetna Health of the Carolinas Inc.; Aetna Health of Illinois Inc.; Aetna Life Insurance Company; and Aetna Health Administrators, LLC.
 
 
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Please note that this is not a health/dental insurance policy and we do not make payments directly to the providers of health/dental services. You are obligated to pay for all health/dental services. You will receive discounts for medical/dental services at certain health/dental care providers who have contracted with the program. This program is administered by Aetna Life Insurance Company, 151 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT 06156.