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Delta Dental

Dental Plan Summary — Delta Dental
 
Services Covered Amount of Coverage
Calendar Year Maximum $1500
Lifetime Orthodontic Maximum $1500
Lifetime Maximum NA
Annual Deductible per member (applies to basic and major services) $50
Diagnostic and Preventive Services 100%
Oral Examinations Two in a twelve month period
Prophylaxis (cleanings) Two in a twelve month period
X-Rays  
  Full mouth Once every 3 years
  Bite-wing Two sets every 12 months
Fluoride Under age 19
Space Maintainers Under age 15
Basic Services [restorative (fillings), general anesthesia, occlusal guards, extractions and oral surgery* periodontics, endontics (root canal therapy)] 80%
Sealants Under age 16, one benefit per tooth. Chewing surfaces for permanent first and second molars only
Major Services 50%
  Crowns Porcelain, gold or veneer crowns for children under age 12 are not a benefit
  Bridges Fixed bridges or cast partials for children under the age of 16 are not a benefit
  Partial Dentures / Full Dentures  
Orthodontics 50% for dependents to age 24
Reimbursements Freedom to choose either a participating dentist, or for a higher cost, a non-network dentist. In-network charges are paid based on Delta Dental's maximum fee schedule, which providers agree to accept, with no balance billing.
Out-of-network providers are generally reimbursed at the 51st percentile of Delta Dental's prevailing fee schedule as submitted by all providers (based on an overall scale of 100, the maximum payment is paid at or below the 51st percentile).

This is a summary of dental care provisions. Every attempt has been made to assure accuracy.

Last updated: Monday August 01 2005

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