ABMP Members Now Save with Sprint and The Enhanced Benefits Card

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ABMP members now save with Sprint! You and your family can take advantage of instant savings on monthly service plans and exclusive offers with Sprint. Existing customers can visit www.sprint.com/verify to request the discount—you must use your member email address when requesting the discount. The ABMP member discount includes:
 
• 16% off select Sprint plans
• $5 OFF per line Unlimited Freedom Plans (up to 10 lines)
 
The Enhanced Benefits Card

The Enhanced Benefits Card is a free prescription discount card that also offers savings on hearing, lab tests, doctor visits, and many other benefits. ABMP members can save up to 65% on prescriptions, and up to 50% on hearing, lab tests, and more. Find out about the new benefits, print a free card, find participating providers, and more at abmp.ebccard.com. Note: This is NOT insurance. It is a discount program.
 
For details on all 50+ ABMP member discounts and information about how to apply for the Sprint discount, go to www.abmp.com/discounts.

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Massage therapy students practicing in a classroom.

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