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 Exclusive Discounts on Products & Services
Through strong relationships with interested companies NIHCA provides its members exclusive discounts on products and services. NIHCA's goal is to offer cooperative buying deals for our fitness centers, nationwide. From fitness equipment to cleaning supplies, NIHCA will continue to build our Preferred Vendor list so your facility can reap the benefits while helping your bottom line! (Fall Preferred Vendor Guide available HERE)
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 SCHA Changes
The "Be Fit" program will stay the same requiring 8 visits per month. As of 11/1/13, South Country Health Alliance added an additional program for dual-eligible Medicare members only called "Be Active". Members who qualify for "Be Active" will receive up to $20 a month for working out with no minimum days of participation required. An updated enrollment form will be coming soon, but SCHA will do the leg-work to determine which program a member is eligible for, and the process for clubs will not change. SCHA is asking that members continue to record club attendance regardless of which program they fall under [Be Fit/Be Active].
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VIDEO of the MONTH:
Plate Proportions
 Figuring out how to eat well can sometimes be confusing - especially with the holidays upon us. Isn't ice cream a carbohydrate? Denny's calls a hamburger without the bun a diet plate. Brussels sprouts... are you kidding??!! Ponder your plate proportions...
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| Your Facility could be the site of Fall Conference 2014!
Interested in offering your gym/facility as the host location for next year's NIHCA Fall Conference? Give us a shout! We're looking to finalize our site for this successful event.
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The National Independent Health Club Association is the clearinghouse that allows each, individual fitness center the opportunity to take advantage of many great incentive programs. NIHCA manages the fitness reimbursement programs for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Fargo Public Schools, Regency Managed Properties, Sioux Falls School District, South Country Health Alliance, UCare, and Vitality. Signing up for the programs is a great way to get many new members in your door and keep them there!
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 Welcome to the Humana
Prescription Savings Card Program
Tis the season! NIHCA is able to offer you a great prescription savings card from Humana that you can pass on to you members -- as a gift from you to your members -- any member! Humana and NIHCA welcome you to the Humana Prescription Savings Card Program! We know that your gym members and their families will find immediate value in the savings that they will receive from the Program.
Here is how it works...
This program provides a significant discount on medications that may not be covered by a gym member's health plan. For those gym members who have great coverage or limited coverage or who are uninsured, they will now get access to an extensive network of pharmacies that could provide a substantial discount on prescription medications.
To make the program simple to use, Humana will provide your club members access to a dedicated website for the Humana Prescription Savings Card Program.
The website:
www.HumanaDiscountRx.com
is available to all cardholders and their families. NIHCA suggests that each facility enter in their club name so that each card that is printed out has YOUR facility name on it. Print as many cards as you'd like so that you can hand them out to your members. That way each of your members will realize this is a gift from you, the facility.
Your gym is able to provide this NO COST prescription savings card to all your members! Any member can receive this card, insured or not insured. No need to be a Humana member to participate - anyone can utilize this savings card!
See the full details HERE!
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RECIPE of the MONTH
 A Healthy Holiday Side Dish: Roasted Cauliflower with Fresh Herbs and Parmesan
- 12 cups cauliflower florets (about 2 heads)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Preheat oven to 450°.
Place cauliflower in a large roasting pan or jelly-roll pan. Drizzle with oil; toss well to coat. Bake at 450° for 20 minutes or until tender and browned, stirring every 5 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley, thyme, tarragon, and garlic. Bake 5 minutes. Combine cauliflower mixture, cheese, and remaining ingredients in a large bowl; toss well to combine.
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Contact Us @ NIHCA
Email: info@nihca.org
Phone:
(320) 722-0084
(866) 484-9173
Fax: (320) 722-0095
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