Welcome to COARC: Employees Only

How to enjoy these perks:
Coarc employees should request the applicable discount stating that they are a Coarc employee. If the discount is offered by the Chamber of Commerce then the staff member should also state that they are a member of the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce. They should be prepared to show ID in case the business requests it. A Coarc ID badge, Coarc business card or current pay stub would work.

NOTE: *Discounts are subject to change and employees are encouraged to call in advance to ensure availability of the discount. Staff can contact Karen Schoonmaker, Recruitment & Retention Specialist 518-672-4451 ext 3323 with any questions.

Coarc Employee Discounts
Columbia County Chamber of Commerce Discounts
Additional discounts and resources

COARC employees can now enjoy car rental discounts of up to 25% from industry leading car
rental companies at thousands of city and airport locations nationwide. As an added bonus,
employees are eligible for special offers including dollars off, free rental days and free upgrades -
all in addition to discounted car rental rates!

Please visit http://www.rentalcarperks.com/coarc.php to sign-up (only name and e-mail address
required) or for more details.

Finnish Line Fitness Centers – (Hudson 828-2639, Valatie 758-2639, Chatham 3922639)
For Coarc employees and family members – $36 monthly (EFT 12 month commitment).

$20 off new activations, $10 off upgrades, 15% off accessories. Employees may be eligible for an
additional 6% discount on phone service through Verizon Wireless, you can apply by visiting
www.verizonwireless.com/ryl, by calling 1-866-456-7892, or by stopping in to see us. May be
subject to certain rules/restrictions and does take 3-4 billing cycles to begin. Discounts may vary.
Our account is listed under NYSARC, INC DBA Coarc.

These programs and resources are available to the general public, and do not require proof of Coarc employment.

Child Health Plus Expands to All Uninsured Children and Teens
The Child Health Plus program has expanded its eligibility guidelines September 1, making affordable health insurance coverage available to all uninsured children and teens. Child Health Plus provides free or low cost health insurance for children in NYS who are not eligible for Medicaid or a state health benefits plan and do not have other health insurance coverage. Effective September 1, the income eligibility guidelines for the program have expanded. No family makes too much money to enroll their uninsured children in health insurance. Depending on household size and income, some families may have to pay a family premium contribution. For more information on Child Health Plus, visit http://www.nyhealth.gov/nysdoh/chplus. Local Contact: Healthcare Consortium, Columbia Greene Facilitated Enrollment Program, 822-9600.
Consumer Credit Counseling Services of NY
This organization assists consumers with debt management, counseling for credit, bankruptcy or for those in danger of foreclosure. Unfortunately we have seen a rise in customers with these types of issues. This organization can really help, especially in the management of credit card debt! We have had very positive response from customers that have met with counselors. http://www.credithelpny.org/, a representative is available to meet with interested customers once a month here at the Columbia Greene Community College Career Center.
Harvard University
Offering Free Tuition for families making less then $60,000 per year. For more information visit www.fao.fas.harvard.edu or call 617-495-1581.
Low Interest Car Loans
Community Action of Greene County, Inc in partnership with NYSOTDA & the Bank of Greene County are offering low interest loans of 5% for 3 years for up to $5,000 for eligible applicants residing in Greene or Columbia Counties. No down payment required, however there is eligibility criteria. Please contact 943-9205 and ask for the Wheels for Work Program for further information.
MY BENEFITS
www.mybenefits.ny.gov/selfservice. MY BENEFITS is an easy way for people in NY State to find answers to questions about NY State's programs and services. Find benefits you might be eligible for.
Online Deals- don't forget to check out online websites/stores for coupons and discounts available (such as www.restaurant.com, slickdeals.net, or freeshipping.org etc.). May sites offer coupons, money back and free shipping.
University at Albany Psychological Services Center
The center offers a wide range of psychological services to children, adolescents and adults. Examples of treatment services include – psychotherapy, personal and career counseling, and cognitive behavior therapy. These services are available to people throughout the capital district and fees are based on a low-cost sliding scale from $10 to $45 per visit. For more information call the center at 518-442-4900.
Upromise
www.upromise.com. Every time you make an eligible purchase, they return a portion of that money back to you. Those earnings accumulate in your Upromise account until you decide to use it to invest in a 529 plan, help pay down eligible student loans or assist with college expenses — all tax-free!