The American Legion Department of Louisiana

The American Legion Benefits Department proudly announce a new program called Diabetes Care Plus. This could very well be our most important program introduction in years. Diabetes Care Plus is provided in collaboration with Veterans Care Plus, a Veterans healthcare advocacy group, and AOM Healthcare (formerly Access Diabetic) one of the nations leading suppliers of diabetes testing supplies and personal support.

Diabetes Care Plus is designed to help members with diabetes manage their condition easier. The program offers many FREE benefits and services. There is no cost to enroll, but for everyone who participates including family members, friends, and neighbors, the American Legion receives contributions from Veterans Care Plus. An estimated 20% of American Legion members and 15% of the US population are diabetic. The sheer numbers make
this a high stakes program for our organization from both a health and financial standpoint.
Managing diabetes means managing blood sugar – everyday! That includes the basics
such as testing blood sugar, eating right, exercising and adhering to medications.

Unfortunately, many people with diabetes wait until complications occur to get involved
in managing their health.
Diabetes Care Plus provides the following to all who participate:
• A dedicated toll-free line to make enrollment simple.
• Free home delivery of testing supplies (including most common brands) directly to the member’s home.
• Complimentary membership in Club ABC (Access to Better Care) which provides educational
materials, product samples and coupons, and free personal care items with every order.
• Control for Life™, a Web-based self-management tool that offers secure
access and a personal login for diet planning, exercise guidance, and
educational materials, to name several features.
• A Personal Care Coordinator who will be familiar with the member’s testing needs and will contact
them when it is time to reorder.
• AOM bills Medicare, TriCare, and private insurance on behalf of the member and completes all
paperwork, so there is no up-front, out of pocket expense.

For anyone currently receiving their testing supplies from a drug store or a mail-order provider, switching to Diabetes Care Plus allows participants to obtain the same products at the same cost or no cost plus a wealth of education and healthy life style support. In turn, the American Legion receives contributions from Veterans Care Plus.

Anyone with diabetes can call 1-888-759-9845 to enroll or visit www.diabetescareplus.com. Only through participation are the benefits realized.

A New Way to Save on Prescriptions
Introducing The American Legion Prescription Discount Card
          Paying for prescription medication continues to be a struggle for many Americans without prescription insurance coverage – more than 44 million in 2005. If you are one of these Americans and a member of The American Legion, Sons of The American Legion or a dependent your membership is more valuable than you think.  Introducing The American Legion Prescription Discount Card administered by Caremark. This new prescription discount card replaced the existing program offered by RxAmerica. If you currently use the prescription discount card program, don’t worry. Simply present your current card to the pharmacist along with your prescription to keep saving.

There are some important changes to The American Legion Prescription Discount Card program:
Save 20 percent on CVS brand products at all CVS pharmacies
Save an average of 20 percent off the regular retail price of prescription medicine
More than 57,000 participating pharmacies nationwide
Over 99.9% of prescription medicine is included in the program. 

          When you print and use your prescription discount card you will automatically be signed-up to receive a CVS Health Advocate Card. This card offers 20 percent savings off CVS branded products in all CVS/pharmacy stores nationwide. Simply show your CVS Health Advocate Card at the time of purchase to receive the discount. More savings on prescription medicine are available through the convenient mail service program. Getting started in mail service is easy; simply call the toll-free Customer Care number and provide your prescription information, doctor information and a credit card number. Caremark will call your doctor and mail your prescription to your home or office.

          Visit The American Legion website to print your discount card and start saving right away. Your card is good for your entire household – including pets. If your veterinarian prescribes a prescription medicine for your pet that is also used to treat conditions in humans, simply present your card with your prescription at any participating pharmacy.
Click on the link below to view more information on the Caremark Discount Card.