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EP710 Schedule of BenefitsThe network
plan that offers maximum coverage with the cost advantages on a traditional
indemnity plan.
 | FREEDOM TO CHOOSE ANY DENTIST
Participants are free to select from a panel of participating dentists or
seek care from any non-participating dentist.
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 | VALUABLE SAVINGS FROM NETWORK DENTISTS
Network dentists offer savings by agreeing to charge you based on
negotiated maximum allowable contracted fee schedule. If you go to a
non-participating dentist, the charged amount may be above that charged by
a Participating Dentist.
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 | NO BALANCE BILLING
A participating dentist has agreed not to charge you any amount for
services above the negotiated maximum allowable fee amount. When utilizing
a non-participating dentist, you will be responsible for any extra amount
charged by the dentist over the CompBenefits negotiated maximum and the
customary charge of the dentist.
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 | EXTENSIVE NETWORK OF PARTICIPATING DENTISTS
Refer to your Provider Directory for a listing of participating
dentists that offer services on a guaranteed-negotiated fee schedule.
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 | ACCESS TO INFORMATION
Our toll-free customer service number at 1-(800)-342-5209 has Member
Services Representatives who can provide the answers you need quickly
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Any way you add it up, CompBenefits
really
is the benefits company of choice!
SUMMARY OF BENEFITS
Partial Listing of Covered Services |
In-Network
Reimbursements |
Out-of-Network
Reimbursements* |
Type I Diagnostic & Preventive |
100% |
100% |
Oral Examination (once per six months)
Prophylaxis (cleaning, once per six months)
Topical Fluoride (children under 16,once per 12 months)
X-Rays (limitations may apply)
Sealants (once per 3 years for children
under age 16, for non carious molars only)
Space Maintainers (for children under age 16) |
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Type II Basic Services |
80% |
80% |
Simple Restorative (amalgam, synthetic,
or composite fillings)
Emergency Palliative Treatment
Tooth Extraction
Endodontics (root canals)
Periodontics (includes treatment of diseases of the gums) |
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Type III Major Services |
50% |
50% |
(12 month waiting period**)
Major Restorative (crowns/inlays/onlays)
Bridge, Denture Repair
Prosthetics (bridges and dentures) |
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MAXIMUM BENEFITS |
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Insured Individual
and Dependents |
Lifetime
Type I, II, III |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
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Calendar Year
Type I, II, III |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
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Deductible***
Type I |
None |
None |
Type II, III |
$50 |
$50 |
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MAJOR RESTORATIVE LIMITATIONS
The charges for Major Restorative services will be Covered
Dental Expenses subject to the following:
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the denture or partial denture must replace a Natural Tooth
extracted while insured for Dental Benefits under this policy;
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the fixed bridge (including a resin bonded fixed bridge)
must replace a Natural Tooth extracted while insured for Dental Benefits
under this policy;
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the replacement of a partial denture, full denture, or
fixed partial denture (including a resin bonded bridge), or the
addition of teeth to a partial denture if: (a) replacement occurs at least
five years after the initial date of insertion of the current full or
partial denture or resin bonded bridge; (b) replacement occurs at least five
years after the initial date of insertion of an existing implant or fixed
bridge; (c) replacement prosthesis or the addition of a tooth to a
partial denture is required by the necessary extraction of a
Functioning Natural Tooth while insured for Dental Benefits under this
policy; or (d) replacement is made necessary by a Covered Dental Injury to a
partial denture, full denture, or fixed partial denture (including a
resin bonded bridge) provided the replacement is completed within 12 months
of the injury;
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the replacement of crowns, cast restorations, inlays, onlays or other laboratory prepared restorations if: (a) replacement occurs
at least five years after the initial date of insertion; and (b) they are
not serviceable and cannot be restored to function;
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the replacement of an existing partial denture with
fixed bridgework, only if upgrading to fixed bridgework is essential
to the correction of the person's dental condition; and
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the replacement of teeth up to the normal complement of
32.
EXCLUSIONS
Benefits will not be paid for:
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procedures which are not included in the Schedule of
Benefits; which are not medically necessary; which do not have uniform
professional endorsement; are experimental or investigational in nature; for
which the patient has no legal obligation to pay; or for which a charge
would not have been made in the absence of insurance;
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any procedure, service, or supply which may not
reasonably be expected to successfully correct the patient's dental
condition for a period of at least three years, as determined by CompBenefits Insurance Company;
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crowns, inlays, cast restorations, or other laboratory
prepared restorations on teeth which may be restored with an amalgam or
composite resin filling;
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appliances, inlays, cast restorations or other
laboratory prepared restorations used primarily for the purpose of
splinting;
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any procedure, service, supply or appliance, the sole or
primary purpose of which relates to the change or maintenance of
vertical dimension; the alteration or restoration of occlusion including occlusal adjustment, bite registration, or bite analysis;
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pulp caps, adult fluoride treatments, athletic mouthguards; myofunctional therapy; infection control; precision or semi-
precision attachments; denture duplication; oral hygiene instruction;
separate charges for acid etch; broken appoint- ments; treatment of jaw
fractures; orthognathic surgery; completion of claim forms; exams
required by third party; personal supplies (e.g. water pik,
toothbrush, floss holder, etc.); or replacement of lost or stolen
appliances;
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charges for travel time; transportation costs; or
professional advice given on the phone;
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procedures performed by a Dentist who is a member of
Your immediate family;
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any charges, including ancillary charges, made by a
hospital, ambulatory surgical center, or similar facility;
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charges for treatment rendered: (a) in a clinic, dental
or medical facility sponsored or maintained by the employer of any
member of Your family; or (b) by an employee of the employer of any member
of Your family;
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any procedure, service or supply required directly or
indirectly to diagnose or treat a muscular, neural, or skeletal disorder,
dysfunction, or disease of the temporomandibular joints or their associated
structures;
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charges for treatment performed outside of the United
States other than for emergency treatment. Benefits for emergency treatment
which is performed outside of the United States are limited to a maximum of
$100 (US dollars) per year;
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the care or treatment of an injury or sickness due to
war or an act of war, declared or undeclared;
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treatment for cosmetic purposes. Facings on crowns or
bridge units on molar teeth will always be considered cosmetic;
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any services or supplies which do not meet the
standards set by the American Dental Association or which are not reasonably
necessary, or customarily used, for dental care;
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procedures that are a covered expense under any other
medical plan (established by the employer) which provides group hospital,
surgical, or medical benefits whether or not on an insured basis;
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a sickness for which the patient can receive benefits
under a workers' compensation act or similar law;
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an injury that arises out of or in the course of a job
or employment for pay or profit;
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charges to the extent that they are more than the
Prevailing Fee. If the amount of the Prevailing Fee for a service cannot be
determined due to the unusual nature of the service, CompBenefits Insurance
Company will determine the amount. CompBenefits Insurance Company will take
into account: (a) the complexity involved; (b) the degree of professional
skill required; and (c) other pertinent factors; or
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orthodontic plan benefits for persons 19 years of age
or older.
PREDETERMINATION
If Covered Dental Expenses for a procedure are expected to
be more than $200 it is recommended that you send a Dental Treatment Plan in
prior to beginning treatment, send preauthorization to CompBenefits, P.O.
Box 8236 Chicago, IL 60680�8236. You and/or your dentist will be notified of
the benefits payable based upon the Dental Treatment Plan. This
brochure contains a brief description of the plan. A complete description of
the coverage, including limitations on certain procedures is found in the
Schedule of Benefits and Certificate of Group Dental Insurance.
This brochure contains a brief description of the plan. A
complete description of the coverage, including limitations on certain
procedures, is found in the Schedule of Benefits and Certificate of Group
Dental Insurance. *Coverage based on Preferred Provider schedule of
discounted fees. **Time served on the employer's immediately preceding
group dental plan may be credited towards this plan's waiting periods,
subject to Underwriting approval. ***Maximum of 3 per family.
*Coverage based on Preferred Provider schedule of discounted fees.
**Time served on the employer's immediately preceding group dental plan may
be credited towards this plan's waiting periods, subject to Underwriting
approval.
***Maximum of 3 per family.
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