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NJSOP is an invaluable resource for anyone practicing in the field of optometry. We are working harder than ever to bring you the tools you need to succeed.

NJSOP provides members with a variety of “member-only” benefits including:

• Group Buying Credit to Save You Money

  Through NJSOP's endorsed buying group and distributor, C&E Vision, you can save hundreds of dollars. There are significant savings for NJSOP members. Not only will you receive our competitive low pricing, but 2% of your group buying purchases and 1% of your contact lens distributor purchases go toward your NJSOP dues. Your dues can be paid in full while you receive the competitive pricing not always available to individual offices.

• Low Interest Rates on Office Credit Card Transactions

  If your office does a high-volume of credit card transactions, you might want to consider switching to NJSOP's approved credit card vendor. Exclusively for NJSOP members, our vendor offers great benefits such as:

  • Low interest rates for swipe transactions;
  • Quick account approvals;
  • Multiple card types (such as Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club, Debit and Check Cards);
  • Secure 24/7 on-line transaction reporting;
  • Lowest monthly equipment leasing available;
• Substantial Discounts on Malpractice and Office Insurance

  Join more than 75% of our members who have chosen to enroll in NJSOP’s Malpractice and Liability Insurance Plan. Our insurance company provides our members substantial discounts on insurance coverage. In fact, members save on average anywhere from $300 to $1500 annually. Our company provides protection specifically designed for optometrists, including:

  • Optometrist Professional Liability Coverage;
  • Business Income Coverage;
  • Tools & Equipment Coverage;
  • Money & Securities Coverage;
  • Premises Liability Coverage and EDP Coverage.

  Many of our members have saved so much money from switching to NJSOP’s plan that the savings alone paid for their entire NJSOP membership dues.

• State Government Representation

  NJSOP serves as your voice in the New Jersey State Legislature and will lobby on your behalf on administrative regulatory issues, discriminatory action against Optometry and important insurance issues that impact your practice. Most importantly, we will keep you up-to-date regarding pertinent legislation that could affect your scope of practice.

• Auto and Homeowner’s Insurance Plans

  NJSOP’s Auto, Homeowners and Umbrella Coverage Insurance Program can help you combat the high cost and affordability of auto and homeowner’s insurance in New Jersey. Under NJSOP’s plan, members and their families can receive substantial discounted rates. (Paraoptimetrics would be eligible to join as well.) The Auto Insurance program offers many important benefits to drivers such as: a designated 800 number for policy changes, questions and claims that is open 24/7; roadside assistance; and dividend checks issued annually (based on profitability). In addition, NJSOP members will receive even greater discounted rates if enrolled in both the auto and the homeowners insurance program. This means members will receive not only the already discounted association rates, but they will receive an additional discount if the household insurance is also purchased.

• Comprehensive Legal Service Plan

  The NJSOP Personal Services Legal Plan is the most inexpensive way you can protect yourself and your practice. Our counsel has served the NJSOP since 1978 and has a wealth of experience in all types of litigation, including representation before regulatory boards and agencies. The firm offers prompt, informed advice and assistance to optometrists on investigatory inquiries before New Jersey regulatory boards and state agencies and on any matters relating to the practice of optometry.

• Discounts for Continuing Education Events, and Free Members-Only Seminars

  We offer NJSOP members a 50% discount on ALL NJSOP-sponsored continuing education classes. In addition, we offer FREE MEMBERS-ONLY non-credit seminars. These seminars feature invaluable information on pertinent topics such as “Fairness to Consumers Contact Lens Law,” “HIPAA Compliance” and “Medicare Coding and Billing.” These are just to name a few—we have many others planned in the near future.

• Discounts on Internet Website Design & Hosting

  Do you like the look of our site? The team of professionals at Llamawerx makes this site possible and they can do the same for you. From design to development, hosting to maintenance, the Llamawerx personal touch will “make it happen.” Contact Llamawerx directly for special NJSOP package pricing and discounts.

  EyeCarePro.net combines a do-it-yourself approach with a collection of online services to enhance your practice. Select from templates, clipart and images to design your own site. Then publish it online using their content management tools.

• Practice Resource Network

  Need to find an optometrist? Looking for a job or a practice for sale? NJSOP is the one-stop source for you. At no cost to members, we provide copies of seeker and/or provider resumes to members. In addition, we have an ongoing support network for optometrists called the NJSOPNET. NJSOPNET is a free members-only network where you can post questions, list items for sale, post job vacancies, etc. All posts are conveniently routed directly to your e-mail account. NJSOPNET is the place to go to be in the know.

• Public Relations Efforts

  NJSOP strives to promote Optometry to the public and works hard to keep the lines of communication open to our members. We will continue on our endeavor to increase public awareness of optometry through grass-roots public relations media campaigns to further advance the profession. In addition to these communication efforts, as a member you will receive a FREE SUBSCRIPTION to our bimonthly newsletter, “Eye on New Jersey,” as well as access to our members-only section on this website.

• Free NJSOP Membership to Students and Substantially Discounted Dues for First-Time Members

  Full-time Optometry students can receive a FULL NJSOP membership free of charge. First-time members who join will receive a 50% discount on first-year dues.

• Additional Benefits From our National Office, AOA

  As a member of NJSOP, you will also receive full benefits from the American Optometric Association. Your membership in the American Optometric Association qualifies you for a variety of approved provider programs that can mean big savings and added convenience.

• Doctor Locator on our Website to Help Consumers Find You

  Searching for an Optometrist just became a whole lot easier. Our search feature enables patients to search by city to find a skilled NJSOP Optometric Physician.

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