Fallon Community Health Plan continues popular discount program through 2010

Members can save up to $180 at local family fun spots

Worcester, Mass., April 29, 2010―As the current economic environment may have families reconsidering how to spend their weekends and summer vacation, Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP) today announced that it will continue its popular Family Fun discount program through 2010.

Introduced in 2009, Family Fun offers FCHP members savings of up to $180 through free child admissions and other discounts at museums, zoos, whale watching, indoor rock climbing and other family-oriented places that encourage a healthy lifestyle through the end of the year. Since the program launched in June 2009, FCHP members have downloaded discount coupons totaling more than $50,000 in savings.

“It’s clear from the success of this program that our members enjoyed participating in the affordable adventures and outings with their families,” said Patrick Hughes, President and CEO, Fallon Community Health Plan. “This program is all about bringing families together to enjoy activities that promote fun, activity and good health, and we’re very grateful to our partners for offering the generous discounts they’ve made available to FCHP members.”

Participating in FCHP Family Fun 2010 are:

  • Central Rock Climbing Gym (Worcester, MA)
  • EcoTarium (Worcester, MA)
  • Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art (Amherst, MA)
  • Franklin Park Zoo (Boston, MA)
  • Fruitlands Museum (Harvard, MA)
  • Higgins Armory Museum (Worcester, MA)
  • Museum of Russian Icons (Clinton, MA)
  • Newburyport Whale Watch (Newburyport, MA)
  • Nor’ Easter Surf Shop (Scituate, MA)
  • Ocean Explorium at New Bedford Seaport (New Bedford, MA)
  • Old Sturbridge Village (Sturbridge, MA)
  • Plimoth Plantation (Plymouth, MA)
  • Roll-On America (Lancaster, MA)
  • Rye Airfield (Rye, NH)
  • Southwick’s Zoo (Mendon, MA)
  • Stone Zoo (Stoneham, MA)

In addition to introducing new Family Fun partners, FCHP has also launched a Facebook page dedicated to providing updates and special events at the participating attractions. FCHP members can visit the page at Facebook
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To participate in Family Fun, Fallon Community Health Plan members must present an FCHP Family Fun 2010 discount coupon and their member ID card at time of purchase. Discount coupons are available on the health plan’s Web site, fchp.org, by clicking on the FCHP Family Fun 2010 link or by calling-1-800-868-5200 tor eceive the coupons by mail. Members are encouraged to check the FCHP Family Fun 2010 Web site and Facebook page periodically as more attracted 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.