Fallon Community Health Plan announces Family Fun 2009

Members can save up to $250 this summer at local, family fun spots

Worcester, Mass., June 29, 2009―With the reality that many families may have to reconsider summer vacation plans due to tight economic times, Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP) today announced it has partnered with local, family fun spots throughout its service area to establish the FCHP Family Fun 2009. The program offers FCHP members savings of up to $250 through free child admissions and other discounts at museums, zoos, whale watching, batting cages, and other family-oriented places through the end of the year.

“FCHP Family Fun 2009 puts healthy, family fun within the reach of more and more families, and it’s our hope that FCHP members and their families can embark on adventures at some of the wonderful attractions we have in Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire,” said Eric H. Schultz, President and CEO, Fallon Community Health Plan. “We’re very grateful to the participating attractions for offering the generous discounts they’ve made available to FCHP members.”
Participating in FCHP Family Fun 2009 are:

  • America’s Stonehenge (North Salem, MA)
  • Au Bon Pain (all locations)
  • Berkshire Museum (Pittsfield, MA)
  • Capron Park Zoo (Attleboro, MA)
  • Capt. Bill and Sons Whale Watch (Gloucester, MA)
  • Drumlin Farm (Lincoln, MA)
  • EcoTarium (Worcester, MA)
  • Edaville USA (Carver, MA)
  • Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art (Amherst, MA)
  • Extra Innings (Woburn, MA)
  • Franklin Park Zoo (Boston, MA)
  • Old Sturbridge Village (Sturbridge, MA)
  • Plimoth Plantation (Plymouth, MA)
  • Seacoast Science Center (Rye, NH)
  • Southwick’s Zoo (Mendon, MA)

In order to participate, Fallon Community Health Plan members must present an FCHP Family Fun 2009 discount coupon and their member ID card at the time of purchase. Discount coupons are available on the health plan’s Web site, fchp.org, by clicking on the FCHP Family Fun 2009 link or by calling-1-800-868-5200 to receive the coupons by mail.

Members are encouraged to check the FCHP Family Fun 2009 Web pageperiodically as more attractions are expected to be added throughout the year.

Lauren M. Petit
lauren.petit@fchp.org

About Fallon Community Health Plan
Founded in 1977, Fallon Community Health Plan is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit health care services organization. From traditional health insurance products available throughout Massachusetts for all populations, to innovative health care programs and services for independent seniors, FCHP supports the diverse and changing needs of all those it serves. FCHP has consistently ranked among the nation’s top health plans, and is the only health plan in Massachusetts to have been awarded “Excellent” Accreditation by the National Committee for Quality Assurance for its HMO, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid products.