Tiered Dental Plan

A multi-tiered dental fee-for-service program, where you have access to dentists under THREE distinct scenarios.

• Tier 1: At select participating schedule (A) Tier 1 general practitioners across the country, you receive a no-charge** exam and x-rays in conjunction with a paid annual cleaning. Participating providers abide by a fee schedule of fixed payments for most procedures. Fixed schedule procedure rate savings are 5% - 60% on dental care, as compared to the American Dental Association surveys of usual and customary fees.
• Tier 2: In the event a schedule (A) Tier 1 provider is not available in a given area, a secondary schedule participating dentist may be available at some of the lowest rates of any national dental network.
• Tier 3: In the event a Tier 1 or Tier 2 dentist is not available in your area, please call a Customer Care Consultant for assistance in accessing a Tier 3 provider where available.

How to access this plan:

• Call a Customer Care Consultant to locate a provider near you.
• Call to make an appointment. If you are visiting a Tier 1 or Tier 2 dentist, be sure to mention that your membership has access to the Dental Directory Services, “DDS” dental network.
• Present your membership card each time you visit your dentist’s office.
• Pay your dentist your special member rates directly, and enjoy the savings!***

Prices on schedule are subject to change without notice. *Source: American Dental Association, Survey Center, 2006 Survey of Dental Fees. **In conjunction with annual check-up prophylaxis (cleaning) provided by participating selected general practitioners of Tier 1. ***There is no payment to the dentist from the plan, member pays doctor reduced fee. Network providers may not be available in some areas.