
DEFINITIONS
Annual Benefit Maximum No more than $1,000 in benefit will be paid
on an annual
basis for the period July 1st through June 30th of the following year, per
Member.
Benefits are those Dental Care Services available to the Members
as stated in their
Handbooks.
Dental Care Services are those services to be performed by a
Participating General Dentist's or Participating Specialty Dentist's office
where Members shall receive Dental Care Services.
Dental Facility is the office of a Participating General Dentist
or Participating Specialty Dentist where Members shall receive Dental Care
Services.
Effective Date is the first day that a Member is entitled to
receive Benefits designated in the Handbook.
Handbook and Evidence of Coverage (hereinafter referred to as
"Handbook") is that document provided to the Member that specifies Benefits
and conditions of Coverage.
Member is a covered eligible enrollee.
Necessary Treatment are required Dental Care Services determined
by the Participating Dentist to establish and maintain Member's health and
appearance.
Participating General Dentist and Participating Specialty Dentist
(hereinafter
referred to as "General Dentist" and "Specialist") are those licensed
dentists selected and contracted with Company as independent contractors to
provide dental Benefits to Members.
Schedule of Benefits are those services covered under the Healthy
Kids dental plan.
Treatment Plan is the Participating Dentist's recommended Dental
Care Services for the Member. The Member may request a written copy.
Usual Charges are those fees that are customarily charged for
Dental Care Services by the Participating Dentist. Company does not
determine said charges.