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DHMO Certificate of Benefits - Lake County

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Questions & Answers<strong>DHMO</strong>Thank you for selecting a Comp<strong>Benefits</strong> dental plan. You and your family can look forward toreceiving affordable care as well as good dental health. Comp<strong>Benefits</strong>’ benefits are designed toencourage preventive care which will keep your teeth and gums free <strong>of</strong> dental disease. When youreceive care from one <strong>of</strong> our Participating General Dentists or Participating Specialists, simply consultyour Schedule <strong>of</strong> <strong>Benefits</strong> to determine the amount you will pay for a specified procedure. Thisamount is referred to as a “copayment” or “surcharge”.From time to time, you may have questions about your dental benefits. We have anticipated what some<strong>of</strong> those questions may be and have provided the answers for you below. Understanding how your newdental program works will allow you to get the best care possible for both you and your family. Pleasetake a moment now to read through this brochure and learn more about your dental plan.Where can I receivebenefits?<strong>Benefits</strong> are provided by Participating GeneralDentists and Participating Specialists. TheParticipating General Dentist you have selectedis printed on your <strong>Certificate</strong> <strong>of</strong> Dental <strong>Benefits</strong>. Ifyou have not already chosen a ParticipatingGeneral Dentist, please contact MemberServices in order to do so.Please note that some Participating GeneralDentists may have more than one <strong>of</strong>fice. Pleasebe sure to go only to the physical <strong>of</strong>fice locationyou choose. Each month, your dentist will receivea list with your name on it. It is a good idea for youto check with your dentist’s <strong>of</strong>fice staff to be sureyour name is on their list beforeyou receive services.How do I obtain adental appointment?Simply call your selectedParticipating General Dentistand make an appointment.Please take a moment toconfirm the effective date <strong>of</strong>your coverage, which is printedon your <strong>Certificate</strong> <strong>of</strong> Dental<strong>Benefits</strong>. If you receive your<strong>Certificate</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Benefits</strong> prior toyour effective date, please waituntil your effective date to make an appointment.How do I obtain a list <strong>of</strong>Participating Dentists?Simply call Member Services. We will be happy tomail one to you.What should I do if I need tocancel my appointment?If you need to cancel an appointment, please callyour Participating General Dentist at least 24hours before your appointment. Dentists work onan appointment basis and need to know yourchange <strong>of</strong> plans. If you break an appointmentwithout giving 24-hour notice to your ParticipatingGeneral Dentist’s <strong>of</strong>fice, you may be charged fora broken appointment at the rate shown on yourSchedule <strong>of</strong> <strong>Benefits</strong>.When I go to my selectedParticipating General Dentist,what treatment will I receive?Your Participating General Dentistwill evaluate your total dentalneeds. The two <strong>of</strong> you will thenagree on a treatment plan tocorrect any existing problems andget you started on a program <strong>of</strong>good oral hygiene to help keepyour teeth healthy and sound. Besure you understand therecommended treatment plan andany associated charges. You mayrequest a written copy <strong>of</strong> yourtreatment plan.Your dentist is a dental carepr<strong>of</strong>essional. Please do not ask him or her toprovide only the “no charge” benefits and neglecttreatment which is in the best interest <strong>of</strong> your ownoral health. If you have any questions about yourtreatment plan, discuss them with yourParticipating General Dentist. If you havequestions regarding your Schedule <strong>of</strong> <strong>Benefits</strong>,contact Member Services.

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