Member News
News from FMCA's national office in Cincinnati, Ohio

August 2006

MEDEX extended
Experiencing a medical or travel emergency while away from home can be hard on your emotions and your pocketbook.

FMCA offers a free member benefit that helps manage the complexities and emergency evacuation expenses associated with these situations: the MEDEX Plus emergency medical air and ground evacuation program.

This benefit has been so well received by members that FMCA has extended it through December 2008.

MEDEX Plus provides emergency evacuation, repatriation and travel assistance, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Travel can be for business or pleasure at a distance of 100 or more miles from your primary residence, in the continental United States, Canada or Mexico.

It’s one benefit that members hope they never have to use. But they’re grateful it’s there, just in case.

Download MEDEX Plus program card to carry with you.

New insurance option for international travel
Now, members have the option of purchasing travel medical insurance when traveling outside the United States.

TravMed Abroad fills the gap in personal health insurance plans. It can reduce financial concerns about potential health issues while traveling abroad.

Many members will find the program worth the few dollars a day, if only for the peace of mind.

A similar program is available to members who are not U.S. residents.

To enroll or learn more about TravMed, call (800) 732-5309.

Secure your home or motorhome
FMCA has partnered with Monitronics to provide a discount on home security monitoring systems and services to FMCA members.

Monitronics offers reduced prices on security system packages, free equipment and installation of a basic system, and discounted rates for monitoring service.

For more info about Monitronics systems and services, contact Monitronics at (888) 663-0116.

New-edition road atlas
The fourth edition of FMCA’s North American Road Atlas & Travel Guide was printed in July. The price is still $14.95 each. It can be ordered at www.fmca.store.com or by calling (800) 543-3622.

The atlas also will be available at the FMCA merchandise booth during the “Fast Track to Fun” convention Aug.14-17 in Charlotte/Concord, N.C.

As of July 1, FMCA has been sending the fourth-edition atlas free to each member family that recruits another member.

Earn rewards through U.S. Bank
FMCA has partnered with U.S. Bank to offer a new credit card program. Members can earn a reward point for each dollar spent, and they can redeem points for cash, merchandise or air miles on any airline.

Point reward choices also include specially selected travel- and leisure-related merchandise: Samsonite luggage, Sony electronics, and Canon cameras and video recorders.

In addition, points can be used toward gift certificates for car rentals, restaurants and more.

The U.S. Bank program’s lower redemption thresholds let the cardholder claim rewards sooner. Certificate redemption begins as low as 5,000 points, and members automatically earn 2,500 points when they enroll.

Learn more
For more information about these and other member benefits that enhance enjoyment of motorhoming, contact FMCA’s Membership Department: (800) 543-3622, membership@fmca.com.

MEDEX
www.medexassist.com

TravMed
www.medexassist.com/affiliate_index.cfm?affid=1095

FMCA Road Atlas
www.fmca.com/roadatlas

FMC magazine, May 2006: New FMCA Credit Card
www.fmca.com/fmc2006/maymag/pwd_commentary.asp