Membership Benefits and FAQs

As an MPA member, we keep you informed.

• Free subscription to MPA E-news, a bi-weekly electronic newsletter
• Free subscription to Michigan Pharmacist journal, published four times a year (January, April, July, October)
• Free subscription to practice section newsletters such as The Consultant, Community Connection, Tech Connect or MSHP Monitor
• Pharmacy news update e-mails and alerts
• Discounts on MPA publications such as Michigan Pharmacy Law: A Guide to the Statutes and Regulations and Pharmacy Certified Technician (PCT) Training Manual

Take advantage of the practice-related tools and resources MPA can provide you with as a member.

• Free consultation with MPA staff on issues related to Board of Pharmacy actions, licensing, third-party payers, professional practice issues, legislation and employer/employee relations. 
• Continuing education offerings: home study, certificate, online and live programs to help fulfill live, pain management and law requirements for pharmacist licensure and pharmacy technician certification.
• Access to ‘members-only’ sections of the MPA Web site, providing you with information on frequently asked practice questions, Medicare information and practice guidance.
• Discover employment opportunities and important pharmacy announcements.
• An accredited online CPR certification program at a discount!  Click here for more details on the partnership between MPA, PSI and ProCPR and how you can complete the blended course that includes an online test and skills demonstration.

MPA and Michigan Pharmacy PAC work for you on legislative issues facing pharmacists in Michigan.

• Access to MPA governmental affairs department
• Join the Pharmacy Advocacy Response Team, a network of pharmacy professionals from all practice settings across the state who meet with legislators, volunteer and engage in educational opportunities, walk for legislators, attend events and respond when needed on issues related to pharmacy.
• Connections to state legislators and opportunities for face-to-face meetings at events like Pharmacy Day at the Capitol
• Build professional relationships within local association and practice section affiliations. With your membership, you can choose one of the following practice sections or affiliated chapters:
  • Consultant and Specialty Pharmacists of Michigan
  • Michigan Society of Community Pharmacists
  • Michigan Society of Health-System Pharmacists
  • Michigan Society of Pharmacy Technicians
  • Student Michigan Pharmacists Association
• Participate in MPA or practice section Committee or Board activities

MPA membership grants you discounts on many products and services.

• • Up to a 50 percent discount on registration fees for MPA programs, including the Annual Convention & Exposition at the end of February
  • Free or discounted patient education materials
  • Group rates on auto and homeowners insurance and business services from PSI Insurance Agency
  • Special rates on disability, life and professional liability insurance
  • Discounts on rentals through Avis Rent-a-Car.
    • • For Avis, use corporate number AWDU305801.
  • Centennial Group financial planning opportunities
  • CommonBond for Student Lending Refinance
    • MPA is working with CommonBond, a leader in student lending, to help you save money on student loans. If you refinance through cbpartner.co/mpa, CommonBond will provide members with a $200 cash bonus for being a part of the MPA network. If you have questions, email care@commonbond.co or call (800) 975-7812. Learn more here. 

As a member, take advantage of the following personal discounts.

• PSI Insurance Agency and MPA are pleased to offer a member only service to help protect your identity. It’s called Sword and Shield Identity Theft Protection. At a discounted price of only $100 annually, this program will monitor thousands of databases to keep your identity safe. While no one can guarantee that your identity will not be stolen, you can rest more comfortably knowing you have the protection of Sword and Shield to help watch, warn and restore your identity with a $1,000,000 limit to protect you from financial hardships. Call Mike Wolf, MPA membership director at (517) 377- 0231 or Ron Devers agency manager, at (517) 377-0250 for more information.


• MPA members can apply for a JoS. A. Bank Corporate Card to receive a 20% on all regularly priced merchandise
• Either visit a JoS. A. Bank store, call (800) 285-2265 or email corporatecard@jos-a-bank.com, and mention Michigan Pharmacists Association, Corporate Company number 546193 when applying. 

• On our Web site
• By phone: Call the MPA office at (517) 484-1466
• By mail: Print a membership application or student membership application, fill it out and mail it with payment to:

408 Kalamazoo Plaza

Lansing, MI 48933

Renewing your membership is easier than ever! Click here to renew and pay online, or if you wish to download the printable application please send it in along with your payment to: Michigan Pharmacists Association, 408 Kalamazoo Plaza, Lansing MI 48933.

Advocacy and Networking
MPA and Michigan Pharmacy PAC work for you on legislative issues facing pharmacists in Michigan. Gain access to MPA’s governmental affairs department and connections with legislators. Build relationships with other pharmacy professionals at networking events and local association meetings. In addition, join the Pharmacy Advocacy Response Team to volunteer and engage in educational opportunities, respond when needed to pharmacy issues and more!
 

• Information
  As an MPA member, we keep you informed with subscriptions to MPA communications such as MPA E-news, Michigan Pharmacist journal, practice section newsletters and e-mail alerts.
   
• Professional Practice
  Take advantage of the practice-related tools and resources that MPA offers such as consultations with MPA staff on pharmacy-related issues, continuing education offerings and access to ‘members only’ portions of the Web site.
   
• Professional Discounts
  MPA membership grants you discounts on many products and services. Enjoy discounts of up to 50 percent on registration fees for MPA programs, free or discounted patient education materials, discounts on publications such as the Michigan Pharmacy Law book and special rates on insurance. Other discounts are listed below.
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Avis Rent-a-Car
With special discounts and the highest levels of service, take advantage of MPA’s partnership with Avis! Use Avis corporate number AWDU305801, then shop for the lowest rate available and receive an instant confirmation for online reservations via e-mail.
 

PSI Insurance Agency 
PSI Insurance Agency is an affiliated organization of MPA that is committed to the daily challenges of helping customers protect their assets. Take advantage of group discounts on your home, auto, life and umbrella policies written through PSI Insurance Agency. You may qualify for other discounts as well. For quotes, e-mail the Agency or call (800) 678-2774, ext. 228 or 250. PSI Agency staff is available to answer all your questions.
 

Common Bond Student Loan Refinancing 
MPA is working with CommonBond, a leader in student lending, to help you save money on student loans. If you refinance through cbpartner.co/mpa, CommonBond will provide members with a $200 cash bonus for being a part of the MPA network. If you have questions, email care@commonbond.co or call (800) 975-7812. Learn more here.
 

S&H Uniforms
Since 1969, S&H Uniforms has sold the finest uniforms at the lowest possible prices. Mention your MPA membership when placing an order and receive a 15 percent discount (excluding embroidery and screen printing). S&H will ship all stock items within 24 hours. Contact S&H and request a free catalog at (800) 210-5295 or by e-mail to be put on their mailing list

See membership categories and dues amounts for 2020 below.

The membership cycle runs on the anniversary of your membership. Memberships in MPA run for twelve months, no matter which payment option is selected. Student pharmacist and pharmacy technician student membership cycles run Sept. 1 thru Aug. 31 in conjunction with the school year.

Log onto the MPA Web site by clicking on "User Login" in the upper right-hand corner. Then, click on "Profile" directly to the left of "User Login." Or, contact the MPA office at (517) 484-1466.

MPA members are enrolled in a local association as part of their membership to build relationships with those in certain areas of the state. You must be an active member of MPA to belong to a local association.

As part of membership, MPA also provides its members with connections to other pharmacy professionals in their area of practice through practice sections and affiliated chapters. A practice affiliation can be chosen when signing up for membership, which will allow you to receive targeted information and networking opportunities. Practice sections include community, health-system and consultant pharmacy. Affiliated chapters include pharmacy technician and student pharmacist.

• • Our phone number: (517) 484-1466
  • Our fax number: (517) 484-4893
  • Our e-mail: MPA@MichiganPharmacists.org
  • Our online contact form