SDEA/NEA
Member Benefits

SDEA/NEA recognizes the contributions educators make to South Dakota children. SDEA members can count on an array of benefits ranging from insurance and financial programs to cruises & travel!

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Protection FREE
with Membership:

$1 million in Liability Protection: A $1 million liability policy is the cornerstone of SDEA's professional protection plan. This coverage is automatic with membership and protects members if a lawsuit is filed against them.

Attorney Referral Program: When members need legal service in personal matters, this program provides two, free 30-minute consultation sessions each year with a participating attorney and a 30 percent reduction of the participating attorney's normal fee for work in five 'core" areas:

Domestic relations
Consumer protection
Real estate
Wills and estates
Traffic violations

Programs/Services List	Insurance Programs
Financial Services	Member Discounts
Monthly Tips	NEA MB Sweepstakes

Insurance Programs

NEA Complimentary Life Insurance
Group Term Life & Preferred Term Life
Level Premium Group Term Life
AD&D Plan
Premier Accidental Death Plan
Guaranteed Issue Life
Medicare Supplement
Auto and Home
Homeowners
In-Hospital Plan
Income Protection Plan

Financial Services

Money Market Account and CDs
Mortgages and Home Equity Loans
Investments
Credit Cards
National Board Certification Loans
Personal Loans and Lines of Credit

Member Discounts

Car Rentals
Magazine Subscriptions
Collette Vacations and Tours
NEA Bookstore
Discount Self-Help Legal Books
Nolo Quicken Willmaker Offer
NEA Long Distance
NEA Click and Save
H&R Block
and many, many more!

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Recognition Programs	Helping Educators
Resources Available	Horace Mann Web Site

** Recognition Programs **

The Crystal Apple Award

Association members together with local Horace Mann representatives set the criteria for winning the award, such as dedication, assertiveness, enthusiasm and use of creative and innovative teaching techniques. Also can be given for service anniversaries.

Outstanding School Employee Program

Acknowledges a school employee who has impacted students' lives. The students nominate a special employee, and Horace Mann makes sure that employee is recognized.

Awards for Teaching Excellence

Horace Mann has partnered with the NEA Foundation to promote and reward excellence in teaching and advocacy of education. Annually, Horace Mann proudly honors each of the five educator finalists with a $10,000 award.

** Helping Educators in the Classroom **

Horace Mann/Abraham Lincoln Fellowship Program

Horace Mann has partnered with the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum to award 50 teachers a fellowship to study the life and legacy of our nation's 16th President.

Horace Mann Scholarship Program

One way educators stay sharp is by continuing their education in post-graduate studies -- and Horace Mann can help. Each year Horace Mann provides scholarships totaling $30,000 for tuition, fees and other educational expenses.

Reach Every Child

Horace Mann has teamed up with a nationally recognized teacher to develop a free online resource for educators, parents and students that includes lesson plans, curriculum ideas and more. Click here to access site.

** Other Resources Available **

Convenient Insurance Needs

Contact an agent in your area for all your insurance needs: auto, life, annuity, property, long-term care, and much more!

Managing Your 403(b) Plan

Horace Mann can help you develop the components necessary to ensure your 403(b) plan complies with the new regulations.

News from Horace Mann:

Beware of a check scam operation. If you receive a letter from a company called Horace Solutions and a check from Horace Mann, THIS IS A CHECK SCAM. Click here to learn more.

Click here for Horace Mann's Web site to see more details or to find an agent near you!

Access Savings!

The SDEA membership card provides "ACCESS" * to thousands of discounts nationwide, including hotels, various recreational activities, professional services such as security systems, oil changes and carpet cleaning; movie rental and movie tickets; computers; restaurants and other purchases too numerous to mention!

Log in to see some of the many participating merchants:

Amusement park tickets
Save on computers
Save on rental cars
Cell phone programs
Save on magazines
Great rates on cruises

* ACCESS discounts are reserved for SDEA members only. If you are an SDEA member and do not have a 2008-2009 membership card, please call 1-800-529-0090.

South Dakota Education Association members are now eligible to take advantage of savings with special offers and discounts for theme parks and attractions nationwide including the Walt Disney World^® Resort and Universal Studios^® Orlando, Disneyland® Park, Universal Studios® Hollywood, Sea World^®, Busch Gardens^®, Cirque du Soleil, Las Vegas and New York City shows and performances, and much more!

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Who to contact:

Questions or comments about
SDEA/NEA Member Benefits can be directed to
Ken Potter at 1-800-529-0090 ext. 224.

Monthly Planning
and Financial Tips

You face challenges every day, meet responsibilities, make choices and set goals. It takes a lot of time, money and energy to balance a career with family life, and still leave time for you. So what's the solution, or better yet, solutions? NEA Member Benefits.

Whether you need a mortgage, a low-cost life insurance plan, extra cash or a terrific deal on a luxury vacation, you'll find it all here. Improving your quality of life gets easier when you have the latest Web resources, consumer information and support. We've done the research for you, thoroughly testing and evaluating programs and giving you the facts you need to make the right decisions for your family.

If you have questions, need more information or want assistance in solving any issues or problems, simply call our Member Service Center at 1-800-637-4636. Our friendly representatives are highly trained to make sure your call is pleasant and hassle free. Questions or comments about SDEA/NEA Member Benefits can also be directed to Ken Potter at 1-800-529-0090 ext. 224.

SDEA members can now take advantage of discounts to popular theme parks and entertainment attractions nationwide! Discounts are available for the Walt Disney World^®Resort, Universal^® Orlando, Cirque du Soleil, Las Vegas and New York City shows and performances, and much more!

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