Benefit Reference Guide - The School District of Palm Beach County

Dental
In this section...
• Dental plan options
• Orthodontics
• Prenatal dental care program
• Plan comparisons
UnitedHealthcare Dental ®
We’ve given you a reason to smile with a selection of dental plans
with exciting new enhancements. UnitedHealthcare Dental is a
leading dental provider in Florida, and we are proud to have been
selected as your dental carrier. We offer four flexible dental plans,
paid through a voluntary, pre-tax benefit. With all of these options,
we are sure you will find a plan that meets your dental needs.
You may select UnitedHealthcare dental coverage separately from
your medical plan.
Prenatal Dental Care Program
Taking care of your teeth and gums during pregnancy is an
important part of a woman’s and her unborn child’s overall good
health and well-being. Experts say that disease related to the gums
and tooth-support structures (periodontal disease) during pregnancy
is linked to an increased risk of pre-term delivery.
That’s why we’ve created a dental program which provides
additional in-network preventive dental care coverage for expectant
mothers. If you are in your second or third trimester of pregnancy,
you are eligible for this program’s benefits as part of your benefit
plan.
The Four Options offered are:
Managed Care Plans
Option 1 (Plan S500PB) is a pre-paid plan. This plan offers a
savings of 20% to 50% on all basic and major dental services. What
you will pay the dentist on your visit is listed in your Schedule of
Benefits. With this plan there are no hidden charges. Additionally,
you will receive the following features:
• No waiting periods
• No claim forms to submit
• No primary dentist selection required
• Self-Referral to Specialist Dentist for a 25% discount
• Defined costs on 293 procedure codes
• Cosmetic procedures (teeth whitening, bonding, and veneers) are
included
• 25% discount on all procedure codes not listed
Option 2 (Plan S700) is a pre-paid plan. This plan offers a
guaranteed savings of 25% to 50% on basic and major dental
services. What you will pay the dentist on your visit is listed in your
Schedule of Benefits. With this plan there are no hidden charges.
Additionally, you will receive the following features:
• No waiting periods
• No claim forms to submit
• No primary dentist selection required
• Self- Referral to Specialist Dentist for a 25% discount
• Defined costs on 293 procedure codes
• Cosmetic procedures (teeth whitening, bonding, and veneers) are
included
• 25% discount on all procedure codes not listed
On your next visit, tell your dentist that you are pregnant. Provide
the stage of your pregnancy and due date, and also make sure the
dentist notes your attending doctor’s or obstetrician’s name (this
must be included on the claim form). All fees and expenses for
cleanings, deep scaling (cleaning the teeth deeper down the tooth),
debridement (removing dead or infected tissues) and periodontal
maintenance will be waived, if your dentist determines you require
these procedures.
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