The benefits, products and services listed below have been carefully reviewed and chosen for their quality, value and service to our members.

ADA Insurance Plans

Since 1934, the ADA and Great-West Life have worked together to create ADA Insurance Plans - life and disability insurance exclusively for ADA members and their families. The ADA Insurance Plans offer competitive rates and superior coverage with great options to meet your needs at every point in your dental career.  To learn more call 866-607-5338 and speak with a Plan Specialist or visit our website at www.insurance.ada.org.

ALDA Personal MasterCard or VISA credit cards

Bank of America  provides the ALDA Affinity credit card program to ALDA members. Members can request a year-end summary of charges to recap purchasing activity.For additional information on the ALDA endorsed personal credit card program, please call (866) 438-6262 and ask for the ALDA credit card or click on the link below to apply securely online. - ALDA Credit Card

CareCredit

CareCredit, endorsed by the (Association) for our members, is the nation’s leading patient financing program. Over 8 million patients use CareCredit and 80,000 dental practices offer patients the convenience of CareCredit monthly payment plans. CareCredit:

Increases case acceptance and is proven by the ADCPA to increase production an average of 25.3% (click here to view the study).

Helps you attract new patients with their online Doctor Locator, visited by nearly 400,000 patients per month, looking for a practice that offers CareCredit.

Provides an ongoing financial resource for your patients and their families, without the need to reapply.

Reduces the expense, stress, and time associated with collecting Accounts Receivable.

(Association) Members save on enrollment and there’s no monthly minimum use fee.    To get started or for more information, call 800-300-3046, ext. 4519 or go to www.carecredit.com/dental. To contact Customer Service, call 800-859-9975.

Disability Insurance (All Types)

Personal Disability Income Insurance, Business Overhead Insurance, Disability Buyout Insurance, Loan Collateralizing Disability Insurance, all tailored for the specific needs of ALDA members and dental professionals.The Alabama Dental Association and D.I. Experts, a company that specializes in providing disability insurance for the dental community since 1996, has negotiated top contracts and discounts for all ALDA members.D.I. Experts is an Alabama based company licensed with every major disability carrier to insure you achieving your specific personal and business needs.  “The foundation of any financial plan starts with a quality, comprehensive disability insurance contract – make sure you have yours!” For expert advice on your current plan, or help understanding your future disability options call Tom Sherry toll free at: 888-855-2532 (ALDA) //  727-432-4736 //  DIEXPERTS@tampabay.rr.com 

FDA Services Health Insurance

FDA Services offers group health insurance plans for ALDA members, staff and families. Each plan offerscomprehensive coverage for medically necessary expenses. However, each plan provides a different level of medical coverage - so the premium amount is appropriate to the degree of coverage you want. For more information on group health plans through FDA Services, call (800) 877-7597 and ask for Alabama Dental Association group health plans.www.fdaservices.com

Holloway Credit Solutions

ALDA members who seek professional services in collecting past-due accounts are encouraged to discuss this area of practice management with Holloway Credit Solutions. Even prior to ALDA's endorsement, the company was already doing business with 150 dentists throughout the state.Dentists in the Montgomery area may reach Holloway by calling (334) 396-1243. Outside the Montgomery area, use the company's toll free number (800) 264-2700 ext. 243.www.hollowaycredit.com

Bank of America Practice Solutions

For more than 20 years, Bank of America Practice Solutions has served the needs of dentists by offering financial products and services to the dental community. Whether you own a practice or are just getting started, we can provide customized financial solutions for your short-term needs and long-term aspirations:

In addition to these products, Bank of America Practice Solutions brings you added value with dedicated specialists who are experts in this field and who can provide you with customized solutions for your business. We offer some of the most flexible and competitive terms and benefits in the industry today, backed with the dedicated focus on customer satisfaction for which Bank of America is known worldwide. If you are interested in learning more about how Bank of America can assist you with the management and growth of your practice, please call us toll free at 1.800.497.6076 Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern and mention code INA0107A or schedule a phone consultation through our secure website.

Active association members receive reduced loan administration fees.
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* All programs are subject to credit approval and loan amounts are subject to credit worthiness. Some restrictions may apply. Bank of America Practice Solutions is a Bank of America Company. (c) 2012 Bank of America Corporation Bank of America Practice Solutions Quick Facts Phone: 1.800.497.6076 Website: www.bankofamerica.com/practicesolutions

ProAssurance Professional Liability Insurance

ProAssurance is recognized for its leadership in providing cost-effective professional liability insurance to Alabama dentists. In addition to tenacious claims defense producing results substantially above industry averages,ProAssurance offers risk management programs and resources designed exclusively for the dental community. ProAssurance's financial stability is indisputable, having received a rating of "A+" from Standard & Poor's, and an "A" from A.M. Best. ProAssurances' malpractice policy is designed for seamless integration with its Total Practice Protection office policy to provide complete professional protection. Along with a wide variety of personal insurance products available, ProAssurance offers ALDA members a complete insurance package.If you are interested in putting this combination of superior claims defense, personal service and quality insurance products to work for you, please call Debbie Goodwin at (205) 445-2612 (Birmingham office) or (800) 282-6242 ext. 2612.www.proassurance.com

Merrill Lynch Retirement Plans

Merrill Lynch provides a customized retirement plan for Alabama dentists. Retirement options have recently been expanded to include all types of retirement plans including 401k, UNI 401k, Profit Sharing, SEP, SIMPLE and IRA.Through Merrill Lynch retirement options, you have an open architecture of investment opportunities to fit any and all retirement planning needs along with a trusted relationship with a financial advisor that can work one-on-one with you in regards to plan design and investment monitoring.Merrill Lynch has locations in Birmingham, Montgomery, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa, Anniston, Huntsville, Florence, Dothan, Mobile and Fairhope. For more information, contact Dan Chambliss or Brett Chipster statewide at (800) 921-2295 or (334) 409-5837.www.ml.com

LTC Global

The Alabama Dental Association has endorsed LTC Global as our long-term care program of choice.  Through this endorsement, all members and their extended family members will receive a discount not offered outside the association. Simplified underwriting for this program is also available. For more information, please contact Joel Allen at (888) 305-4582.www.longtermcareforassociations.com

Lands’ End Business Outfitters

Lands’ End Business Outfitters now provides dental practices with high-quality apparel that can be customized with the practice’s logo or name. ALDA members are eligible for a 10 percent discount on all purchases, including merchandise and logo application.Lands’ End will also offer the 10 percent discount on gift cards, which can be used as staff incentives or gifts for Lands’ End merchandise. Watch for the soon-to-come Lands’ End Business Outfitters/ADA Member Advantage catalog. To place an order or receive a catalog, call (800) 990-5407 or e-mail adamemberadvantage@landsend.com .http://ocs.landsend.com/OCS/ada/ada.html

Elavon

Receive payment at the time of service and feel secure in accelerated cash flow to your practice. In an effort to keep our members informed of all possible opportunities to increase your business revenue, we have endorsed a credit card acceptance program through Elavon, formerly NOVA Information Systems, the 3 ^rd largest credit card processor in the United States. ALDA and Elavon have teamed up to keep you from losing any more patients and hard earned money from competition.Why should you accept credit cards at your practice? Patient Satisfaction. Increased practice cash flow. Increased revenue to the practiceTo find out how your practice can get set up for credit card acceptance today, call (8 00) 54 6-1831 or send an email to  barbara.martin@elavon.comwww.associations.elavon.com

Pitney Bowes – Postage Meters

Mailstation™ digital postage meter makes mail processing faster and more efficient. Enjoy faster output andautomatic postal rate updates. This compact machine takes up only a small area of your workspace. For more information, call (877) 562-4500 and provide order# 999995653.www.pbmailstation.com/ada

SurePayroll – Payroll Processing

Process payroll anytime, anywhere in less than five minutes! Surepayroll’s simple, convenient and economicalsolution can help you run your office more efficiently, while keeping you in control of the payroll process. Take advantage of special ADA Member Advantage discounted pricing . Call (866) 535-3592 for details.www.surepayroll.com/ada

Starwood Preferred Guest

As an ALDA Member, you are entitled to free Starwood Preferred Guest Program (SPG) membership at thePreferred Plus level, for special benefits at more than 850 hotels and resorts worldwide. You’ll earn rewards points and get great discounts on room rates. Call (866) 500-0380 for more information.www.starwood.com/dental .

Tel-A-Patient – Message on Hold/ Appointment Reminders

As the leading message on-hold company in dentistry, Tel-A-Patient uses patient education and internal marketing to turn “hold” time into a powerful practice builder. Tel-A-Patient has specialized in providing dental practices with quality on-hold messages and appointment reminders for more than 17 years.Call (800) 553-7373 for more information.www.telapatient.com

The Dental Record – Clinical Record Keeping System

Created by the Wisconsin Dental Association, The Dental Record has a complete clinical record keeping system of thorough and accurate dental patient record forms, dental charts, filing products, and more. Call (800) 243-4675 for more information.www.dentalrecord.com