SMCMA Member Services and Benefits
Avis
25% Off Avis Car Rental
CMA members receive up to 25 percent off on car rentals from Avis. To make a reservation, visit www.avis.com or call 800/698-5685.
You will need CMA's AWD (Avis Worldwide Discount) number to receive your CMA discount. Log in to CMA's members-only website or call CMA's member service center (800/786-4CMA) to get your discount code.
If making a reservation online, be sure to both select "lowest rate" and enter the AWD when prompted to ensure you receive the lowest rate available.
Hertz
15% Off Hertz Car Rentals
CMA members can save up to 15 percent off daily Hertz car rental rates. Special international discounts are also available. Visit Hertz.com or call Hertz at 800/654-2200. Frequent traveler miles and bonus points may be earned for qualifying rentals.
A members-only code is needed to take advantage of this discount. Visit CMA’s members-only website, or call the member service center at 800/786-4CMA (4262) to get your code.
Alamo
Alamo will provide members with a 5% to 10% discount on car rentals in the United States and abroad. Also, you may receive bonus frequent-flyer points when you purchase your airline ticket and rent an Alamo car simultaneously. Check with your airlines for the latest bonus points/miles. Your Alamo Identification Rental Card Number is #BY410482. Call Alamo at (800)-327-9633.
Claims Assistance
The medical association offers a Claims Assistance Service to aid its members in collecting slow payments from health insurance companies. The Fee & Insurance Mediation Committee can also assist you in appealing denials from insurance companies. This valuable service has returned thousands of dollars to physicians.
Insurance
The San Mateo County Medical Association's group insurance plan administrator is Seabury & Smith, Inc. Through its brokerage services, Seabury & Smith provides various insurance programs for physicians, physician families, and employees at group rates. The available programs cover most aspects of one's professional life as well as some personal coverage.
Group Insurance Programs
The San Mateo County Medical Association sponsors the following group programs:
- Physician/Family Medical
- Workers' Compensation
- Long-Term Disability
- Group Universal Life Insurance
- Physician/Family Dental Plan
- Long-Term Care
- Business Overhead Expenses
- Employee Medical and Dental
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Interested members should contact Seabury & Smith, Inc. to request an application program brochure, or a quote:
Seabury & Smith, Inc.
777 S. Figueroa Street, 21st Flr.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Phone: (800) 842-3761
Fax: (213) 346-5946
Physician Referral Service
The Medical Association, as a service to the public and its membership, maintains a Physician Referral Service that handles approximately 1,000 calls per month. Requests for referrals are responded to on the basis of specialty, location, and/or special medical programs. The caller receives three randomly chosen physician member names and phones numbers. The names of the referred physicians are rotated electronically so that all members participating in the program receive association referrals. If you would like to be included in this program, please call SMCMA to request a "Physician Referral Service Participation Agreement" form.
Membership Directory
Members receive a complimentary copy of the SMCMA annual Membership Directory, a valuable resource for making and receiving referrals, referencing the many health agencies and pharmacies in the county, and other important information.
The Bulletin
The SMCMA monthly publication, the Bulletin, features articles, news, and commentary of interest to, and often written by, association members.
The News
The newsletter, the News, mailed monthly to the membership, is packed with late-breaking news of the profession in an easy-to-read format.
Professional Liability
Professional liability coverage is available through the NORCAL Mutual Insurance Company at competitive rates. The San Mateo County Medical Association and 23 other county medical societies in Northern California sponsor NORCAL Mutual Insurance Company. To request information or an application, call or write the Underwriting Department, NORCAL, 560 Davis Street, San Francisco, CA 94111; (415)-397-9700 or (800)-652-1051.
Tax Audit Defense
SMCMA has partnered with TaxResources, Inc. to bring you discounted pricing on their Audit Defense Membership Plans. TaxResources, Inc.'s membership protects you from the potentially devastating effects of a tax audit. TaxResources' highly trained and specialized tax professionals will defend you during any Federal or State income tax audit initiated during the membership period. Membership also includes unlimited access to their toll-free TaxHotline and a monthly TaxBulletin. The TaxHotline is available year-round for tax questions, tax planning advice and tips for minimizing your audit risk and tax liability. The TaxBulletin is a monthly newsletter that will keep you up to date on tax-related legislation and IRS developments. If you would like more information about joining TaxResources, Inc., please go to http://org.taxaudit.com or call toll-free 1-800-922-8348. Make sure you mention you are a SMCMA member.
