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Health Plan Partners make CSA membership even MORE rewarding!
Get $50-$200 cash back from your Health Insurance Provider for joining a MACSAC vegetable CSA. Meat and other non vegetable/fruit shares are NOT eligible for rebate.

This innovative partnership is a joint effort between area Health Plans and MACSAC to encourage organic farming, keep local dollars in our communities and to build a healthier Wisconsin. Health Plan PARTNERS support MACSAC's work and mission, promote healthy lifestyles, and take a proactive approach to improving our health, environment, and community.

Thank you 2010 Health Plan Partners!

"Being part of a CSA has changed our relationship with our food," says Jessie Chmell, a GHC-SCW member and CSA member at Primrose Community Farm, "We have a better understanding of where our food comes from. We're excited to teach our daughter that food doesn't come from grocery stores."

If you already belong to a CSA Farm, click on your Health Plan Provider for details on how to access your rebate:

Physicians Plus Insurance Corporation

Group Health Cooperative SCW

Dean Health Plan

Other Health Plans


If you do not yet belong to a MACSAC Farm follow these simple steps to get your fresh veggies AND your cash back today!

  • Learn how Community Supported Agriculture works by reading About CSA.
  • Chose your farm by browsing MACSAC’s Farmlist. Be sure to read through the Factors to Consider When Choosing A CSA to help you find the right farm for your family.
  • Contact the farm directly to request a brochure, confirm pick up locations and times, and ensure there are still shares available for you to purchase.
  • Once you’ve decided on your farm & know they still have shares available, click on your Health Plan link above to find out how to access your rebate.
  • Eat great food, support your family farmer, and get money back! It’s that easy!!

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PHYSICIANS PLUS EAT HEALTHY REBATE

www.HealthyChoicesBigRewards.com

The Eat Healthy Rebate program is part of Physicians Plus Good Health Bonus program. The total maximum annual reimbursement under the Good Health Bonus program is $100 per year for single contracts and $200 per year for family contracts.

    Requirements for Eat Healthy Rebates on your CSA Share:

    • You must be a Physicians Plus member at the time your produce share is purchased.
    • Only Fresh Produce (vegetable and fruit) shares area eligible for reimbursement.
    • You must make a minimum personal payment equal to or greater than the Rebate amount for which you are eligible ($100 for single contracts, $200 for family contracts).

    Follow these steps to claim your rebate:

    1. On your MACSAC Farm sign up form please write:
      • P+ Eat Healthy Rebate
      • Your date of birth
      • Your phone number
    2. Send your farm sign up form and payment to the farm according to the instructions on the form.
    3. Send a copy of your form and proof of payment to:

    Physicians Plus Insurance Corporation
    Good Health Bonus
    P.O. Box 2078
    Madison, WI 53701-2078

Due to the overwhelming response to our Eat Healthy Rebate program, please allow 6 – 8 weeks for us to process your rebate. If you have questions about the status of your reimbursement please call Physicians Plus Member Services at (608)282-8900.

For more information on the Good Health Bonus or the Eat Healthy Rebate Visit www.HealthyChoicesBigRewards.com.

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GROUP HEALTH COOPERATIVE OF SOUTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN

As part of GHC-SCW's "Wellness Reimbursement Program" individual members can be reimbursed up to $100 and families(of two or more) up to $200 each calendar year.

Requirements for Eat Healthy Rebates on your CSA Share:

  • You must be a GHC-SCW member at the time your produce share is purchased.
  • Only Fresh Produce (vegetable and fruit) shares area eligible for reimbursement.
  • You must make a minimum personal payment equal to or greater than the Rebate amount for which you are eligible ($100 for individuals, $200 for family of two or more).

Follow these steps to claim your reimbursement:

  • Send your farm sign-up form and payment to your farm according to their instructions.
  • Print out and complete your GHC Wellness Reimbursement Form.
  • Send a copy of your MACSAC farm sign-up form, your GHC reimbursement form, and  proof of payment to the address below:
    • Proof of Payment can be any items from the list below:
      • Cancelled check
      • Farm receipt
      • Credit card statement showing farm charge
      • Email correspondence with farm confirming your payment
    • Mail the form to:

    GHC-SCW Marketing Department
    Attn. Wellness Reimbursement
    P.O. Box 44971
    Madison, WI 53744-4971

    For more information on the GHC-SCW Wellness Reimbursement Program visit http://www.ghcscw.com 

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DEAN HEALTH PLAN

As part of the Wellness Incentives Now (WIN) program, Dean Health plan will reimburse individual members up to $100 and family members up to $200 each contract year for healthy lifestyle endeavors including a produce share from a MACSAC farm.

Requirements for Eat Healthy Rebates on your CSA Share:

  • You must be a Dean Health Plan member at the time your produce share is purchased.
  • Only Fresh Produce (vegetable and fruit) shares area eligible for reimbursement.
  • You must make a minimum personal payment equal to or greater than the Rebate amount for which you are eligible ($100 for single contracts, $200 for family contracts).

To receive a reimbursement:

  • Send your farm sign-up form and payment to your farm according to their instructions.
  • Print out and complete your Dean Health WIN Reimbursement Form.
  • Send a copy of your MACSAC farm sign-up form, your WIN reimbursement form, and  proof of payment to the address below:
    • Proof of Payment can be any items from the list below:
      • Cancelled check
      • Farm receipt
      • Credit card statement showing farm charge
      • Email correspondence with farm confirming your payment
    • Mail the form to:

    Dean Health Plan
    Attn: WIN
    P.O. Box 56099
    Madison, WI 53705-9399

Dean Health Plan will verify payment and send the reimbursement directly to you.
For more information about our WIN program, visit: www.deancare.com/WIN.

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Other Health Plans
Other health plans may offer cash rebates to MACSAC Farm members but have not elected to join us as Health Plan Partners. Please check with your individual Health Plan Provider to see if they offer rebates or reimbursements. If your health plan is interested in being a Health Plan Partner encourage them to contact MACSAC for details on partnership.

Unity Health
http://www.unityhealth.com/HealthWellness/Rewards/CSAFarm/index.htm
Unity Health Customer Service (800) 362-3310.