Renewal Conditions:
By joining a plan, you are authorizing CAREINGTON to bill your credit
card or checking account for the plan you have selected. This charge shall remain
in force until you notify CAREINGTON International Corporation in writing
of its cancellation. By joining, you indicate that you have read the terms and
conditions of the plan and adopting it for one year. This plan will automatically
renew at the end of your membership term on an annual basis, and your credit
card or bank account will be automatically charged or drafted for the appropriate
amount.
Termination Conditions: CAREINGTON International reserves
the right to terminate plan members from its plan for any reason, including
non-payment.
Cancellation Conditions: You have 45 days from the date you join to use
the plan risk-free. If for some reason within 45 days you are dissatisfied with
the plan and wish to cancel and obtain a refund of any membership fees paid,
please send a cancellation letter and a request for refund with your name and
member number to Member Services, CAREINGTON International at
7400 Gaylord Parkway, Frisco, Texas 75034. If CAREINGTON International
is billing you quarterly, semi-annually or annually, CAREINGTON International
will, in the event of cancellation of the membership by either party, make a
pro-rata reimbursement of the periodic charges to the member.
Limitations, Exclusions & Exceptions: This program is a discount membership
program offered by CAREINGTON International Corporation. CAREINGTON
is not a licensed insurer, health maintenance organization, or other underwriter
of health care services. No portion of any provider's fees will be reimbursed
or otherwise paid by CAREINGTON. CAREINGTON is not licensed to
provide and does not provide medical services or items to individuals. You will
receive discounts for medical services at certain health care providers who
have contracted with the plan. You are obligated to pay for all health care
services at the time of your appointment. Savings are based upon the provider's
normal fees. Actual savings will vary depending upon location and
specific services or products purchased. Please verify such services with each
individual provider. The discounts contained herein may not be used in conjunction
with any other discount plan or program. All listed or quoted prices are current
prices by participating providers and subject to change without notice. Any
procedures performed by a non-participating provider are not discounted. From
time to time, certain providers may offer products or services to the general
public at prices lower than the discounted prices available through this program.
In such event, members will be charged the lowest price. Discounts on professional
services are not available where prohibited by law. This plan does not discount
all procedures. Providers are subject to change without notice and services
may vary in some states. It is the member's responsibility to verify that the
provider is a participant in the plan. At any time CAREINGTON has the
right to eliminate a Participating Professional from the respective network
in which they are associated and may substitute Provider networks at its sole
discretion. CAREINGTON International cannot guarantee the continued
participation of any provider. If he or she leaves the plan, you will need to
select another provider. Providers contracted by CAREINGTON are solely
responsible for the professional advice and treatment rendered to members and
CAREINGTON disclaims any liability with respect to such matters. Services
and service providers may change or be discontinued at anytime with notice as required by law.
Complaint Procedure: If you would like to file a complaint or grievance
regarding your plan membership, you must submit your grievance in writing to:
Member Services, CAREINGTON International at 7400 Gaylord Parkway,
Frisco, Texas 75034.
Disclosures:
1. Please note that THIS IS NOT INSURANCE.
2. The plan provides discounts at certain health care providers for medical services.
3. The plan does not make payments directly to the providers of medical services.
4. Plan members are obligated to pay for all health care services but will receive a discount from those healthcare providers who have contracted with the discount medical plan organization.
5. Discount Medical Plan Organization and administrator: CAREINGTON International Corporation, 7400 Gaylord Parkway, Frisco, TX 75034; phone 800-372-7615.
Note to Utah residents: This contract is not protected by the Utah Life and Health Guaranty Association. The program and its administrators have no liability for providing or guaranteeing service by providers or the quality of service rendered by providers.