About Benefits Association, Inc.


 

 

Membership Advantages

How To Join

 

Who Is BAI?

Benefits Association, Inc., was incorporated on January 4, 1990, as a nonprofit Mississippi corporation. The Association's main office is located at 407 Briarwood Drive, Suite 201, Jackson, Mississippi 39206.

The purpose of the Association is to serve as a professional trade association to promote and provide for the general welfare of the small business owners and their employees, retirees and their dependents who become association members. It shall seek to attain these purposes by making available to them such services and benefits, financial or otherwise, which may be approved by the Association's Board of Directors. Such services and benefits may include, but are not limited to, any of the following, which are illustrative only:

  • Purchase of merchandise and services at group discount rates

  • Premium offers

  • Access to discounted legal and accounting services

  • Welfare benefit assistance through insurance and other programs

  • Access and discounts to telecommunications and computer on-line services

  • Self-marketing support systems

  • Travel assistance and discounts

  • A periodic newsletter featuring articles consistent with its purposes

The Association presently has over 6,000 members nationally.

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Membership Advantages

The Benefits Association Prestige Card is your key to savings and premium offers on a wide variety of important services like: eye care through the Vision One Eyecare Program, prescription drugs through PreScrip, international travel assistance through The Worldnet Assist Program, and car rentals through Budget Car Rentals, and many more!!

 

PreScrip Prescription Drugs

Substantial savings on prescription drugs within a national network of more than 40,000 participating chains and independent pharmacies. Full details.

 

 

Pre-Employment Background Reports/Investigative Services

This service is offered to both business owners and individual members at discounted rates. Companies now have their own security and investigation division available when the need arises. Individual members can use these services when personal needs require services such as locating someone, conducting a background check on a future relative or any other needs that require investigative services.

ALLIED INTELLIGENCE, INC. is an internationally renowned investigative and consulting agency founded in 1980 and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. ALLIED provides professional services in most basic and sophisticated areas of investigations, executive protection, security consulting and electronic countermeasure surveys (debugging).

Pre-Employment Background Reports

MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE! When trying to hire the best applicant for a
position, the decision maker needs unbiased information. Pre-Employment Background
Reports provide information to help you verify the applicant’s qualifications as well as
their character. Some services include:
• Criminal Conviction History (one state or country)
• Financial History Report
• Bankruptcy & Tax Liens
• Alias Names Used
• Verifies Accurate Social Security #
• Assistance in Verifying Subject’s Identity
• Verification of Education, Prior Employment & Prior Addresses
• Nationwide Social Security # Search
• Professional Licensing Verification
• Driving Records

* Some services require a release from your applicant. Return time varies from 48 hours to 10 days depending on the state from which information is requested. Cost can also vary depending on state, however, notification will always be made before any work is performed.

Up to 15% off Investigative Services, plus a Free Consultation.

For information or service, call (636) 949-8000. Please identify yourself as an Association member.

 

 

Customized Web Services - eGroupManager

eGroupManager provides the advantage of Website development and maintenance. eGroupManager boasts an experienced staff of programmers and graphic designers ready to work for you. All the latest programming capabilities including HTML, JAVA, ASP, Flash, XML and database connectivity are available to members. Designs are crisp and clean, blended with creativity and custom-built to your Website specifications. We can also host your website with our own AxisConnect web hosting service.With an Internet Website by eGroupManager your company can enjoy growth potential which is virtually limitless!

Members receive a 20% discount on all of the services below:
• Custom Web Design
• Evaluation and Re-design of current sites
• WebSite Hosting
•  Internet Marketing
• Consulting on Viability of Internet Projects

HOW TO USE:
1. For more details call 1-636-530-1967 or 1-866-793-1972 and ask for someone in web development sales.
2. Mention that you’re an Association member to receive your 20% discount.
3. Visit www.egmwebservices.com to learn more about eGroupManager

 

 

Office Supplies - Penny Wise Office Products

OVERVIEW:Association members get huge selection, free, fast delivery and the guaranteed lowest prices on office products from Penny Wise. Penny Wise not only offers the lowest prices, but also provides a huge selection on over 20,000 items - four times the selection of the superstores. Plus, delivery is free within the contiguous U.S. and next day is virtually guaranteed from Penny Wise's 40 distribution centers nationwide.

SERVICES: Members get up to 36% off already discounted prices for savings of up to 80% off suggested list price. Penny Wise also offers an additional 3% savings when orders are placed through its Website (www.penny-wise.com). And, members' prices are guaranteed! If a member buys a product from Penny Wise, sees it advertised for less and sends the ad to Penny Wise within 30 days, Penny Wise will refund the difference or credit the member's account.

Just call and ask for a Members Only catalog to start saving today. Don't forget to tell the operator that you are an association member and request your special savings.

HOW TO USE:
1. Contact Penny Wise Office Products - phone: 1-800-942-3311 - fax: 1-800-622-4411
2. Mention that you are an association member
3. For more information visit www.penny-wise.com

 

 

 

Vitamins & Nutritional Supplements

"...70% of all illness is preventable" and "...preventable causes account for 980,000 death each year..." are statements found in a study published a few years ago in the New England Journal of Medicine. A strong immune system helps fight many illnesses, and can delay aging. Study after study shows that proper supplementation with nutrients, vitamins, and herbal remedies can help prevent, and in some cases may even cure, many of the ailments we are told are inevitable.

Healthcare Products provides a complete line of quality vitamins, nutritional supplements, herbal remedies, and generic over-the-counter medicines at discount prices. You will also receive information about achieving and maintaining optimum health. In addition, you can participate in our Personal Profile Service and be notified of the latest studies about the health topics of concern to you.

To receive FREE catalog, call 1-800-838-4584. Be sure to mention that you are an "NAC" member to receive an additional discount, a free gift, and a free subscription to VITA-BITS newsletter. To order the products you need, call the toll-free number and your order will be sent to you directly by U.S. Priority Mail.

 

 

Auto Rental Discounts

Let your BAI membership put you on the road to savings with affordable auto rental rates from Alamo, Avis, Hertz, and National.

It's so easy!

  1. Call or stop by any participating car rental company to arrange for a car rental. Advance reservations are encouraged to assure a car will be available. Nationwide toll-free reservation numbers are on your member ID card and at the bottom of this page, or you may call your local office.

  2. Give the representative your BAI member ID number. Use the numbers listed below and on your member ID card.

  3. You will be quoted a special, member discount rate. Rates are based on the type of car you want and the area where you rent. Discounts apply to weekly, daily, promotional and holiday rates, as well as some weekend rates.

  4. Show your BAI member ID card when you pick up your car.

Toll-Free Reservations

Alamo
1-800-327-9633
Member ID#: BY222606

Avis
1-800-331-1212
Member ID#: AWD A/B 254701

Hertz
1-800-654-2200
Member ID#: CDP-ID 85134

National
1-800-227-7368
Member Recap#: 6100610

 


Quest Travel Plan

BAI has just made travel much more affordable for its members with the Quest Travel Plan.

Savings are available on hotels, motels, condominiums, airfare, cruise lines, vacation packages, car rentals and dining. To receive your directory call 1-866-215-1376.

Quest Hotel Savings:
Quest is America's Premier Hotel Savings Company because of the exceptional service, the quality of participating hotels and the elegant simplicity the program has to offer. Save up to 50% off the standard, non-discounted rack rate at more than 3,100 hotel, motels, inns, and resorts (based on availability). The plan includes the U.S., Canada, Mexico and over 15 different countries ranging from the Caribbean to the Netherlands.

Quest Metro & Chainwide Hotel Savings:
You will receive special negotiated rates of up to 50% off at more than 1,500 hotels in 30 major cities specializing in room reservations for sold-out dates. You can also save up to 30% at more than 3,000 participating "Choice Hotels" including Clarion, Comfort Inns, Econo Lodges, MainStay Suites, Quality Inns, Rodeway Inns and Sleep Inns.

Quest Cruise Line Savings:
Choose from thousands of cruise dates and itineraries on cruise lines such as Carnival, Holland America, Princess and Royal Caribbean,. You can save up to 70% off published cruise line brochure rates.

Quest Car Rental Savings:
Save up to 30% off rental rates from Hertz, National and Alamo.

 

 

PowerNet Global Long Distance Services

Lowest long distance rates available: 5.9 cents per minute state to state...anytime, anywhere!*

PowerNet Global (PNG) is one of the fastest-growing long distance carriers in America today. PNG offers the perfect advantage for residential and business owners who need to maintain that competitive edge.

With the highest quality 100% digital fiber optic network, PNG has positioned itself as the nation's leading provider of long distance and data services. PNG is proud to be a part of the continuing success of BAI.

  • Flat rate 24 hours a day, 7 days per week

  • No monthly fees

  • No term plan

  • No monthly minimum

  • Great in-state rates

  • Six-second increment billing

To sign up now or to speak to one of our friendly customer support specialists, please call CNPI at 1-888-917-7333.

*Rate shown is current rate at time of publishing.
Rate at time of application is subject to change.

 

 

How to Join

Joining Benefits Association is easy. Simply download a membership form by following the instructions below, fill it out, and send it in along with your annual $12 Association dues.

Upon receiving your information and joining fee, BAI will promptly mail your new Prestige Card, which is your key to great savings on a variety of goods and services.

After that, membership dues are only $12 per year!

Participation in the Dental for Everyone insurance plan automatically enters you into the association. So if you are purchasing the insurance, you may skip the application below. But you do not have to purchase the insurance to be in the association. Instructions for joining the association without purchasing insurance are listed below.

 

Membership Form

Download instructions:

1. Make sure you have Adobe Acrobat Reader. Acrobat Reader is a FREE program needed to view and print the application. To download Acrobat Reader, go to the Adobe website by clicking the icon below.

2. Download the application.

3. Print the form, fill it out completely, and mail it to:

Morgan-White Administrators, Inc.
P.O. Box 14067
Jackson, MS 39236-4067

Download the PDF Benefits Association Membership Form

 

For a BAI application or other information, contact Wendy Thomas at wendy@morganwhite.com or call us at 1-800-800-1397.