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DISCLOSURES TO CONS UMERS: © 2014 AmeriPlan ® Healthcare. All rights reserved. AH 07.14 These discount medical plans are NOT health insurance or a MediCare Prescription Drug Plan. Membership in these programs entitles you to discounts for certain medical services and prescription drugs by providers who have agreed to participate in these discount programs. These programs do NOT make payments directly to the providers of medical services and prescription drugs. The programs’ members are obligated to pay for all healthcare services, but will receive a discount from those healthcare providers who have contracted with these discount programs. The name, address and specialty of the discount medical and prescription drug program providers in your service area are available before purchase and upon request by logging on to www.ameriplanusaprovidersearch.com or call the AmeriPlan ® Consumer Information Center at 1-800-647-8421. AmeriPlan ® Corporation 5700 Democracy Drive Plano, Texas 75024 A Discount Medical Plan Organization For more information, contact AmeriPlan Healthcare ® Associate: Appointment Time/Date Date __________________________________ Time __________________________________ Cell#___________________________________ page 1. page 2.

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DISCLOSURES TO CONS UMERS:

© 2014 AmeriPlan® Healthcare. All rights reserved. AH 07.14

These discount medical plans are NOT healthinsurance or a MediCare Prescription DrugPlan. Membership in these programs entitlesyou to discounts for certain medical servicesand prescription drugs by providers who haveagreed to participate in these discount programs. These programs do NOT make payments directly to the providers of medicalservices and prescription drugs. The programs’members are obligated to pay for all healthcareservices, but will receive a discount from thosehealthcare providers who have contracted withthese discount programs. The name, addressand specialty of the discount medical and prescription drug program providers in yourservice area are available before purchase andupon request by logging on to www.ameriplanusaprovidersearch.com or callthe AmeriPlan® Consumer Information Center at1-800-647-8421.

AmeriPlan® Corporation 5700 Democracy Drive Plano, Texas 75024

A Discount Medical Plan Organization

For more information, contact AmeriPlan Healthcare® Associate:

Appointment Time/Date

Date __________________________________Time __________________________________Cell#___________________________________

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TELE-MEDICINE - 24 Hour access to a MedicalDoctor

• AmeriDoc - like having a Doctor in the family. • AROUND THE CLOCK 24/7 PHYSICIAN ACCESS

• CONVENIENT QUALITY CARE IS ONLY A CLICK OR

CALL AWAY

• NATIONWIDE ALTERNATIVE TO IN-OFFICE DOCTOR

VISITS

• INCLUDES DIAGNOSTIC CONSULTATIONS ...YOU

CAN CALL OR EMAIL ONE OF OUR DOCTORS 24/7

FOR DIAGNOSIS AND A PRESCRIPTION FOR ONLY

$17.50 PER CALL ....SAVE 50% OFF

THE $35 REGULAR CHARGE PER CALL.

• INFORMATION MEDICAL CONSULTATIONS are

UNLIMITED (by telephone or e-mail for medical information and general advice)

• Call or email a physician, without long waits at the doctor’s office

• Obtain information, recommendations, and prescription medication, when appropriate

• Store and share your medical history and personal health records

• No enrollment periods, insurance forms, or denials based on pre-existing conditions

It’s like having a doctor in the family.

DOCTOR DISCOUNTS - Instant Savings on in office doctors visits

• Nationwide Network

• Primary Care Physicians:

- General Practitioner- Family Practitioner- Internists- Nurse Practitioner- Physician's Assistant

• Medical Specialists

- Allergy & Immunology- Cardiology- Gastroenterology

• Cosmetic Surgery Services - 20% discount with pricing guarantee

• NO AGE RESTRICTIONS

• NO PRE-AUTHORIZATION FOR TREATMENT REQUIRED

• ALL ONGOING MEDICAL PROBLEMS ARE ACCEPTED

New Patient

Intermediate Visit $227 $ 110 52%

Extended Visit $331 $ 170 49%

Established Patient

Limited Visit $136 $72 47%Intermediate Visit $204 $ 109 47%

Laboratory Fees

Lipid Panel $93 $45 51%(Cholesterol, HDL, LDL, Triglycerides)

CBC (Complete Blood Count) $39 $31 21%* Specialists’ fees will be slightly higher. ** Physicians fee reference 2011.

Different fees may apply in different areas of your state.

Example of savings on most procedures ina general physician’s* office (family physician) and

laboratory fees:

Sample General Physician*/Lab AmeriPlan® AmeriPlan®Physician Procedures* Fees up to** Fees Savingsand Lab Sevices

- Dermatology- General Surgery- Neurology- Obstetrics/Gynecology- Ophthalmology- Orthopedics- Pediatrics- Podiatry- Psychiatry- Urology

®HEALTHCARE

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HOSPITAL CONFINEMENT - Patient Advocacy

• When hospitalized and the anticipated charges exceed $2,500.00 an advocate will be assigned to you.

• An advocate will negotiate the best discount on the hospital bill and work out a payment plan on the balance.

• Depending on your financial situation, and if you are eligible, your advocate will apply for financial assistance from various groups to pay off the hospital balance, on your behalf.

• Throughout the process your advocate will keep you updated on the status of your case.

• There is only a three business day waiting period from the active date of your plan to utilize this program.

*Historically the average discounts negotiated have been greater

than 80% off of the hospital’s total charges.

MEDICAL DISCOUNTS - Instant Savings

• National diagnostic imaging and radiology network that provides discounts of up to 70% on all imaging and radiographic services such as MRI’s and Cat-Scans.

• Substantial discounts on all laboratory services of up to over 80% on all lab tests such as lipid panels, blood tests and comprehensive metabolic panels.

• Discounts of up to 50% on LASIK surgery at anationwide network of Board Certified Ophthalmologists.

• Industry leader in providing individuals and families with discounted diabetic testing supplies.

DENTAL DISCOUNTS - Instant Savings

• Nationwide Network• Over 75,000 Dentists• No Paperwork• No Waiting• No Limits On Visits Or Services• No Age Restrictions• Ongoing Dental Problems Accepted• Can Change Dentists Anytime• Oral Exams• X-Rays• Teeth Cleaning• Filings and Crowns

Exams

D0150 - Initial Oral Exam $120 $32 73%D0120 - Periodic Oral Exam $ 68 $13 81%

X-RaysD0210 - Intraoral Complete Series $167 $50 70%

CleaningD1110 - Regular Teeth Cleaning $117 $46 61%

(Light Scaling & Polishing)

FillingsAmalgam Filling (Silver Colored)D2140 - 1 Surface $182 $45 75%Composite Filling (Tooth Colored)D2330 - 1 Anterior Surface $ 209 $70 67%

Root Canal (Excluding Final Restoration)D3310 - Anterior $933 $375 60%

D2750 - Porcelain Crown $1,408 $ 550 61%(w/High Noble Metal)

Orthodontic Treatment (Braces*)by General Dentist

D8080 - Child (under age 19) $6,205 $2,250 64%D8090 - Adult (age 19 and over) $6,518 $2,400 63%

Example of savings on the mostutilized dental procedures:

Sample General Dental Office AmeriPlan® AmeriPlan®Dentist Procedures* Fees** up to Fees Savings

Up To

• Extractions and Root Canals• Dentures and Implants• Dental Surgery• Cosmetic & Orthodontia (braces)

* Current Dental Terminology © 2011 American Dental Association, All Rights Reserved**National Dental Advisory Service 2011

Different fees may apply in different areas of your state For the appropriate fees for your area, go to

www.ameriplanusaprovidersearch.com or call 1-800-647-8421

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CHIROPRACTIC DISCOUNTS - Instant Savings

• MORE THAN 7,500 PARTICIPATING DOCTORS• FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION• 50% SAVINGS on all

diagnostic services and required x-rays

• 30% SAVINGS on treatment and most other services including massage

• NO LIMIT on number of visits

VISION DISCOUNTS - Instant Savings

• Nationwide Network• Over 12,000 Optical Providers• SAVE FROM 20% to 60% on all frames, lenses, tints, scratch-

resistant coatings and ultra-violet protection• SAVE FROM 10% TO 50% on ophthalmology eye exams and LASIK

surgery with certain providers in selected markets• SPECIAL SAVINGS FROM

10% TO 40% ON REPLACEMENT CONTACT LENSES including daily wear, extended wear, disposable, tinted, bifocals and gas permeable (mail order)

• ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS on designer non-prescription sunglasses with the world’s largest online optical store (Internet Only)

• 30-DAY UNCONDITIONAL money-back guarantee on all merchandise

PRESCRIPTION DISCOUNTS - Instant Savings

• Nationwide Network• MORE THAN 56,000 PARTICIPATING RETAIL AND

INDEPENDENT PHARMACY LOCATIONS*• Save 10% - 85% on most brand name and generic prescription

drugs**• Save on over the counter medications, smoking cessation aids and

diabetes supplies• Mail order pharmacy option available

NOTE: Pharmacy discounts are NOT insurance services or a MediCare Prescription DrugPlan and are NOT intended as a substitute for insurance.*Discounts are available only at participating

pharmacies.**You may not receive a savings on some high-

volume or maintenance type drugs since these medications may have already been reduced at the pharmacy level.

WELLNESS PROGRAMS - Instant Savings

• LIFE-LINE SCREENING: - Stroke / Carotid Artery Screening - Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)

Screening - Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)

Screening - Osteoporosis Screening

• STOP-SMOKING WORKSHOP- 40% OFF

HEARING DISCOUNTS - Instant Savings

• A nationwide network of hearing care professionals comprised of top researchers, technology providers and patient practices

• Over 1,700 hearing centers and over 4,000 professionals are in our network

• Save 25% - 40% on hearing services• Save 40% on hearing aids• An additional 2,500 audiologists & 750 auditory physicians

are available through our partner network- Ear Professionals International Corporation

PODIATRY DISCOUNTS - Instant Savings

Foot and ankle specialists providecomprehensive management,through medicalor surgical methods, of a widevariety of problems that affect footand ankle function

®HEALTHCARE

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AmeriPlan Healthcare®

AmeriPlan® Healthcare offers a medical program specifically for business owners and employeesat highly discounted rates. We understand the need to provide employers and their employees withmedical access that is affordable as well as beneficial.

AmeriPlan® Corporation...the nation's premier Discount Medical Plan Organization, saving itsmembers hundreds of millions of dollars in discount healthcare benefits since 1992.

AmeriPlan® is the largest discounted fee-for-services program of its type in the country. Our trackrecord of success in providing access to affordable discount healthcare speaks for itself. We knowour business.

Members and providers...the AmeriPlan® network is strong and growing!

Are you following the latest trends and statistics? AmeriPlan Healthcare® is positioned within the marketplace to take advantage of the biggest demandfor our type of healthcare in decades.For AmeriPlan Healthcare® members and providers, thispresents the opportunity of a lifetime!

• NO QUALIFYING FOR EXISTING CONDITIONS

• NO WAITING PERIODS

• NO LIMITS

• NO EXCLUSIONS

• NO DEDUCTIBLE

75,000 + Dental Providers30,000 + Medical Providers

7,500 + Chiropratic Providers56,000 + Retail Pharmacies12,000 + Optical Providers

4,000 + Hearing Care Providers

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