AOPA Benefits


Special Offers for Members

If You’re Paying More Than 1.9% - You're Paying Too Much!
AOPA has partnered with First Data to bring credit card processing rates as low as 1.9% to AOPA members. Many members are paying more than 2.5% and if you’re handling $500,000 a year in credit card transactions, the 0.6% savings is like getting a 200% return on your membership dues investment.

To find out how you can start saving, contact Bill Thomas at (313) 388-8429.

Get Up To Date Facts and Info FREE – Sign up for AOPA In Advance SmartBrief TODAY!
Your free biweekly electronic newsletter from AOPA is one of the great member services. It’s the "click of a mouse" way to keep current on legislative and regulatory issues, Medicare reimbursement and to learn about upcoming events that can be important to your business. It’s part of the package you receive free as an AOPA member – but you must sign up. 

Get Your Coding Questions Answered 24/7
Another members only "click of the mouse" solution is available at LCodeSearch.com. AOPA supplier members provide coding information about specific products at this special AOPA site. You can search for appropriate products three ways – by the LCode, the manufacturers, or the category. It’s the 21st century way to get quick answers to many of your coding questions. Start using it today by going to http://www.lcodesearch.com/. AOPA’s expert staff continues to be available for all coding and reimbursement questions.

New – Health Insurance from AOPA Plus 30 Other Separate Coverages

AOPA endorsed insurance programs through Cailor Fleming can create big savings for AOPA members. Call Cailor Fleming at 800/796-8495 or visit them on the Web.
 
Are You Missing a Money-Saving Tax Credit?

The Federal Empowerment Zone Wage Tax Credit (FEZ) program was created in 1994 to revitalize select economically distressed communities across the country. Program participants are entitled to a federal income tax credit of up to $3000 per qualified employee per year. The FEZ credit is 20% of the first $15,000 ($3,000 max.) of an employee’s annual wages. Employers can take this credit for each qualified employee through 2009 and apply it directly to their corporate tax liability or as a pass-through credit to individual shareholders. In addition, credits can be taken retroactively for 3 years; therefore, credits of up to $9,000 per qualified employee may be realized immediately.

Receive FREE HR Resources for Your O&P Business

Sign up for this FREE e-newsletter that includes HR tips and tools to tackle tough personnel issues that can take a toll on any business. Sign up today.

Save 10% Off An Array of HR Services!
AOPA members save 10% off the enrollment fee with Administaff, an off-site, full-service HR department for thousands of small- and medium-sized businesses nationwide. Administaff offers a variety of HR services, from payroll to tax filing. 

Get a FREE Subscription to the Award-Winning O&P Almanac
With a circulation of more than 14,000 readers, the O&P Almanac is the go-to resource for the latest Medicare, reimbursement, legislative and business issues affecting your O&P business.

Ask the Expert

Coding and Reimbursement
Get all of your questions answered related to O&P coding, reimbursement and compliance—via telephone or e-mail. Members have unlimited access to AOPA on-staff experts.

Government Relations
AOPA provides consistent representation on Capitol Hill for its members, working daily to shape the future of O&P and protect O&P interests.

Want to get involved? It's easy. Participate in these AOPA-sponsored programs:

Significant Savings on Education and Training

AOPA's authoritative seminars and other educational opportunities enable O&P professionals to learn from the AOPA experts in an interactive setting. AOPA members save significantly on registration fees to these and other seminars:

Increased Visibility with Customers and Prospective Patients

Online Membership Directory
This searchable directory of AOPA members lives right on the homepage of the AOPA Web site for easy access by customers and prospective patients. It includes hot links to AOPA member websites and content.

Deep Discounts on Expert AOPA Business Products

AOPA experts research, design and produce its authoritative collection of products to meet the critical business needs of O&P businesses nationwide. Members also save significantly on AOPA Bookstore purchases.

Members-Only Access

AOPA membership gets you access to some of the latest O&P intelligence only available to members through a password-protected area.

Contacts

Join AOPA today Online or via Fax!