Dental Benefits
Oral hygiene is important—good dental health leads to good overall health. If you or your dependents visit the dentist for a checkup, surgery or other dental services, the Fund’s dental benefits have you covered.
Delta Dental
The Fund’s dental Plan is the Delta Dental PPO Plus Premier. The Fund gives you access to Delta Dental’s PPO and Premier networks.
- Delta Dental administers the Fund’s dental benefits.
- Delta Dental has the largest network of participating dentists in the country.
- More than 400,000 dentists nationwide participate in Delta Dental’s networks.
When you need dental care, simply visit a participating dental provider to receive the most out of your benefits.
ID Cards
Don’t forget to bring your Delta Dental ID card with you when visiting a participating provider. The provider’s office will take the information on your ID card and use it to file claims for you.
If you have not received or misplaced your Delta Dental ID card, you can request a replacement ID by contacting Delta Dental Customer Service at (800) 872-0500.
Paying for Benefits
- You pay for covered services by paying coinsurance.
- The amount you pay also depends on if you visit a participating or non-participating provider. You typically pay less when you visit a participating provider.
- You must first meet the Plan’s deductible before you get benefits.
- There is a calendar year maximum. The Fund will pay benefits up to the maximum.
- There is a lifetime maximum for orthodontic services (braces). This is in addition to the calendar year maximum.
For more information, log in to your account at Delta Dental’s website.
To find a participating dental provider, such as a dentist or orthodontist, visit Delta Dental’s website.
You can search for dental providers by name or address. Remember to search for providers in the Delta Dental PPO or Premier networks.
You can also call Delta Dental’s Customer Service at at (800) 872-0500.
The Fund’s dental benefits cover many types of dental care:
- Diagnostic and Preventive
- Restorative
- Oral Surgery
- Periodontics
- Endodontics
- Emergency Orthodontics
You can download the full schedule of dental benefits to see how much you pay for most services.
You can also download the Delta Dental Member Guide.
For more information, log in to your account at Delta Dental’s website.
Participating Providers
- When you visit a dental provider who participates in the Delta Dental PPO or Premier networks, they will submit claims for you.
- All you have to do is show up to your appointment and your dentist’s office will handle the rest.
Don’t forget to bring your Delta Dental ID card to your appointment!
Non-participating Providers
- Dental providers who do not participate in the Delta Dental networks will require you to fill out and submit a Delta Dental Claim Form.
- Your provide can give you a copy of the claim form.
- You pay the provider’s cost at the time of your service.
- You are reimbursed for part of the cost after you submit your claim to Delta Dental.
- Instructions for submitting the claim are on the claim form.
Have questions about your dental benefits? Visit Delta Dental’s website or contact us.
