Jul. 20, 2010 (United Press International) -- Some of the 52 million U.S. AAA members may not know the AAA's Show Your Card & Save program includes discounts for healthcare costs, officials say.
The newest AAA Show Your Card & Save partner is Newport Audiology Centers, which will provide AAA members with a 40 percent discount on hearing aids, complimentary hearing exam, 2-year supply of hearing aid batteries, a 2-year warranty, free follow-up visits and an AAA price match guarantee.
AAA members should call 1-800-AAA-HEAR, or 1-800-222-4327 to be directed to the nearest location for a complimentary hearing evaluation, AAA officials say.
Health-related AAA discounts include a 24 percent discount on prescriptions at more than 59,000 participating pharmacies nationwide -- including CVS/Pharmacy, Walgreens (NYSE:WAG) , Target Pharmacy, Walmart Pharmacy and Rite Aid (OOTC:RADCO) (NYSE:RAD) -- for those who do not have prescription coverage, take lifestyle drugs not covered by insurance or need prescriptions for family pets. Members can obtain a free Prescription Savings Card at 1-866-AAA-SAVE, or 1-866-222-7283.
In addition, AAA members can receive discounts on eyeglasses at participating LensCrafters, Sears Optical, Pearle Vision and Target Optical. There is a 30 percent discount on eye exams and a 10 percent discount on contacts, AAA officials say.
