Benefits of Membership

Western Catholic Union is a fraternal benefit society, which has been providing insurance, social programs, and benefits for its members since its founding in 1877. Today, WCU continues to offer those benefits which encourage membership growth and foster a sense of community within the organization. These benefits include:

ScriptSave Discount Drug Cards

Discount Drug Program Best Price Advantage – you will always pay the lower of the participating pharmacy’s sales price or the ScriptSave negotiated discount price. There are significant discounts on brand name and generic drugs. There is unlimited use for instant discounts. There are no claims to file One card covers everyone in your household. The card is honored only at participating pharmacies nationwide. ScriptSave provides educational wellness information. There is further savings and promotions on pharmacy products, up to 50% discounts on vision related services, and discounts on customized vitamin supplement program. Value Preferred Program information provides additional prescription savings opportunities to discuss with your healthcare provider.

Vacation Reservations & Hotel Discounts

Discounts given to WCU members for Hotels, Resorts, Vacation Condos, Time-Shares and more! The Hotel Savings Program saves you 10% off the "Best Available Rate" at locations throughout the U.S. and Canada, such as Days Inn, Travelodge, Knights Inn, Ramada, Wingate Inn, Howard Johnson, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Hawthorn Suites, Microtel Inn & Suites, Baymont Inn & Suites and Super 8 motels.

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WCU Baseball Bash

Sponsored annually by WCU, members can attend a St. Louis Cardinals game and all-you-can-eat buffet at discounted rates.

Safe Harbor Plan

A high school graduation gift of life insurance as a fraternal benefit with the option of a more permanent plan at age 25.

WCU Catholic High School Scholarship

Scholarships are awarded each year to students who attend Catholic high schools in grades 9-11, are WCU life or annuity members as well as one parent, and demonstrate both community involvement and montivation in academics.

WCU Catholic Grade School Grants

Grants are awarded each year to students who attend Catholic Grade Schools, are WCU life or annuity members, and whose parent is a member of WCU.

Orphan Benefit Plan

Financial assistance to orphaned children of WCU members. Eligible children are covered until their 19th birthday.

Newborn Child Plan

If at least one parent is a WCU member, a $25,000 life plan will be provided for newborn children with a statement of good health. The first year’s premium will be provided as a membership benefit.

Spiritual Enrichment and Reflection

Enrichment and reflection activities include memorial masses for deceased members.

Gerald A. Wiewel Vocation Scholarship

Awards given annually to young men and women who are pursuing religious vocations.

Home Mortgage Benefit

This benefit is provided by the North American Mortgage Company and guarantees WCU members the lowest interest rates available on home mortgages and equity loans. For more information on these and other loan opportunities, call Steven Spriggs at North American Mortgage Company toll free at 1-800-463-7656.

Afghans for Vocations

Funding for the Gerald A. "Tony" Wiewel Vocation Scholarship

Your donation or membership into WCU's Afghans for Vocations club will help fund annual scholarships to deserving men and women. Membership fee is the purchase of tickets for $1 each or 6 for $5. Your name will be placed in a monthly drawing for a year. A beautiful hand-made afghan is given to the 1st name drawn. 2nd will receive $10, 3rd and 4th - $5.

PlanPlus Healthcare Discount Program

This is an affordable alternative to expensive insurance supplements…a quality program that gives you substantial savings from quality providers on prescription drugs, dental care, vision care and hearing products and services.