Open Enrollment

This is the one time of the year when members can access all the different coverage options that are part of the URA benefit program through LIG Solutions.

Here are the important dates to remember:

• Medicare Annual Enrollment: Now through December 7
• Under 65 Open Enrollment: Now through December 15
• Employer Coverage: This can be done at any time of the year depending on your current situation

You have full access to a dedicated agent that will help evaluate your current coverage and find the most affordable options just for you because insurance is not one-size-fits-all. Whether it be major medical plans or supplemental coverage options like dental, vision, critical illness, or hospitalizations, LIG can help find the coverage you need for your unique situation.

To access this exclusive member program please visit https://www.ligmembers.com/ura/ to learn more and schedule an appointment with your agent. You can also call 888-988-5269 for immediate assistance.

New this year is the LIG Health Coverage Webinar Series designed to offer shorter and more direct coverage overviews specific to the health plans that matter to you most. There are four topics to pick from, including live presentations with Q&A or on-demand viewing options to fit your schedule.

1) Health Coverage Options for Individuals & Families Under 65.

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2) Medicare Coverage Options. Click to Register

3) Employer-Sponsored Health Plans. Click to Register

4) A General Overview of the Complete LIG Association Health Program. Click to Register

Make the decision today to get a free cost comparison. URA Executive Director Dixie Russell has been using the service for several years and reports that it was one of the best decisions she ever made.

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It was great to see old friends and new faces at the 2023 Trade Show in Fort Worth, Texas. If you were there and have not completed our short survey, please take a minute now. Your participation enables the planning committee to implement new ideas and ensure that future shows meets your expectations.

Don't forget to mark your calendar for the 2024 show, October 27-30, at the newly renovated Westgate Las Vegas.

Member Webinars

Monthly webinars exclusively for URA members are held on the 4th Tuesday of every month at 2:00 p.m. ET.

• November 28 - Tools of the Trade (Learn about promotional and client “tools” that an experienced scrub store owner has put into their “tool kit” and how to use them.)
• December 19 - How to Lower your Vendors' Shipping Charges (URA benefit provider Unishippers will demonstrate how to put thousands of dollars back into your pocket.)

Note: You must log in to register or view recorded webinars.

Uniform Retailers Association

Phone: (866) 775-0080 or (614) 721-0777

Email: URA@UniformRetailers.org  www.UniformRetailers.org