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Discount Card FAQs

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Cardholder FAQs

What is the Co-op Connections® Card?

It is a membership discount card that provides Central Electric members with discounts at participating businesses. The card is shown – not swiped – at a register.

How does it work?

When you show the Co-op Connections Card at any participating business, you receive a discount determined by the business owner. It's that easy!

What types of discounts are available?

A wide variety of discounts are offered. To name a few: automotive, entertainment, florists, health/beauty, healthcare, home care, lodging, medical, photography, restaurants, pharmacy, retail services.

Where can I find a list of discounts?

View our local list or view all discounts through the national site using an advanced search. Find pharmacy discounts or healthy savings. View prescription prices. To find discounts on-the-go, download the Co-op Connections® app* for iPhone or Android.

Where can I use this card?

Anywhere Co-op Connections® Cards are taken. You'll see a Co-op Connections sticker in the window or on the cash register of our participating businesses. Nearly 400 cooperatives across 45 states participate, and the list grows daily. Benefits are national, so your card can also be used in other states while you're on vacation!

How does the pharmacy discount work?

More than 60,000 locally-owned pharmacies and national chains like Wal-Mart®, Rite-Aid®, CVS®, Walgreen’s® and Kroger® participate in the program. Show this card at checkout and save 10-60 percent on prescription medications (includes short-term and acute care medications such as antibiotics and pain killers). Note: Pharmacy discounts are not insurance, and are not intended as a substitute for insurance.

How are these pharmacy discounts different from traditional prescription insurance?

More than 60,000 locally-owned pharmacies and national chains like Wal-Mart®, Rite-Aid®, CVS®, Walgreen’s® and Kroger® participate in the program. Show this card at checkout and save 10-60 percent on prescription medications (includes short-term and acute care medications such as antibiotics and pain killers). Note: Pharmacy discounts are not insurance, and are not intended as a substitute for insurance.

Does everyone in my family need an individual card?

No. One card may be used by the entire family.

Why is Central Electric offering this program to members?

The Co-op Connections program is included in Central Electric's membership in Touchstone Energy®, a cooperative made up of hundreds of other electric co-ops just like us from across the nation. Because of our size, we are able to achieve great economies of scale.

Does Central Electric financially benefit from this card?

No. Central Electric members benefit from using the card, but Central Electric does not receive any money for promoting this program to its members.

When does the card expire?

The card doesn’t expire. As long as businesses opt to participate, your card will be effective. Businesses have the option to cancel their offer at any time. We make every effort to notify members of cancelations by updating our online list.

I've lost my card. How can I get a replacement?
  • Download a Co-op Connections Card printout

  • Download the free Co-op Connections app* for Android or iPhone

  • Request a card to be mailed to you

What is that account number on the back?

The member number listed on the card simply identifies you as a member of the Central Electric Co-op Connections® Card Pharmacy Discount Program. It is NOT your electric account number.

What is the group and member number for the Healthy Savings Program?

Group number: 22203SD01

Member number: 142407524

I frequently shop at businesses that are not on the list. Can I get them to participate?

Mention the program to your local business and tell them to call Central Electric if they are interested. You can also contact us if there is a business you feel should be a part of the program.

Participating Business FAQs

What is the Co-op Connections Discount card?

It is a membership discount card that provides Central Electric members with discounts at participating businesses. The card is shown – not swiped – at a register.

How does it work?

Central Electric distributes Co-op Connections® Cards to our members. When they show the card or the offer in the app at any participating business, they receive a discount determined by the business owner. It’s that easy!

How can a local business participate?

All we require from the business is a special discount or service offering and to sign up here.

How long is my business required to stay in the program?

Businesses are asked to stay in the program until the end of the calendar year, at which time they can update or terminate their offer. Businesses will be required to notify the cooperative of any changes.

How will I know which businesses are participating?

Central Electric frequently publishes the participating businesses.

A full online list is also available.

How much does it cost a business to participate?

There are no fees associated with the program. The only cost to the business is the discount they offer.

What types of discounts can a business offer?

Each business designs its own discount. We like to see those that are unique and offer members true value.

How will customers know that we are a participating business?

Each business will receive a window cling sticker and/or cash register sticker identifying them as a participating business.

Additionally, a full list will be mailed to members and maintained online.

What if customers say they have a card, but they are not able to present it?

We have informed members that to receive the discount they must present the card or show the offer in the app.

Does the business have to be a Central Electric member to participate?

No.

Can my business receive a Co-op Connections card?

Yes, you can request that a card be mailed to you or log-in at Co-op Connections to download a printable card.

Why is Central Electric offering this program?

The Co-op Connections program is made available to Central Electric by Touchstone Energy®, a cooperative made up of hundreds of other electric co-ops just like us from across the nation. The program is included in our membership in Touchstone Energy as an added value for members.

Does Central Electric financially benefit from this card?

No. Central Electric members benefit from using the card, but Central Electric does not receive any money for promoting this program to its members.

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