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WHO WE ARE |
UnitedHealthcare Dental Options PPO
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Covered Services |
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Out-of-Network Plan
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Benefit Guidelines |
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PREVENTIVE AND DIAGNOSTIC DENTAL SERVICES |
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Periodic Oral Examinations |
100% |
80% |
Covered as a separate benefit only if no other service was done during the visit other than x-rays. Limited to one every 6 months. |
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Bitewing X-rays |
100% |
80% |
Limited to 1 series of films per calendar year. |
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Complete Series or Panorex X-rays |
100% |
80% |
Limited to 1 time per 36 months. |
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Dental Prophylaxis (Cleanings) |
100% |
80% |
Limited to once every 6 months. |
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Fluoride Treatments |
100% |
80% |
For covered persons under the age of 16 years, up to one per 6 month period. Treatment should be done in conjunction with dental prophylaxis. |
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Sealants |
100% |
80% |
For covered persons under the age of 16 years, once per first or second permanent molar every 5 years. |
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BASIC DENTAL SERVICES (Minor Restorative, Endodontics, Periodontics and Oral Surgery) |
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Amalgam Restorations (Fillings) |
80% |
60% |
Multiple restorations on one surface will be treated as a single filing. |
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Composite Resin Restorations (Fillings) |
80% |
60% |
Multiple restorations on one surface will be treated as a single filing. |
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Space Maintainers |
80% |
60% |
For covered persons under the age of 16 years, once per lifetime. Benefit includes all adjustment within 6 months of installation. |
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Root Canal Treatment |
80% |
60% |
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Root Planing |
80% |
60% |
Limited to 1 time per quadrant per 24 months. |
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Periodontal Surgery |
80% |
60% |
Once every 36 months per site. |
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Simple Extraction |
80% |
60% |
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Surgical Extraction including Impacted Wisdom Teeth |
80% |
60% |
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General Anesthesia |
80% |
60% |
When clinically necessary. |
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Palliative Treatment (Relief of Pain) |
80% |
60% |
Covered as a separate benefit only if no other services except exam and X-rays were performed during the visit. |
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MAJOR DENTAL SERVICES |
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Crowns |
60% |
40% |
Limited to one time per tooth every 5 calendar years. Covered only when a filling cannot restore the tooth. |
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Fixed Bridges |
60% |
40% |
Limited to one time per tooth every 5 calendar years. Covered only when a filling cannot restore the tooth. (Alternate benefits for a partial denture may be applied.) |
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Full Dentures |
60% |
40% |
Once every 60 months. No additional allowances for over-dentures or customized dentures. |
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Inlays and Onlays |
60% |
40% |
Limited to one time per 5 calendar years. Covered only when silver fillings cannot restore the tooth. |
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Partial Dentures |
60% |
40% |
Once every 60 months. No additional allowances for precision or semi precision attachments. |
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Recement Bridges, Crowns, Inlays |
60% |
40% |
Once every 6 months per restoration. |
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Relining Dentures |
60% |
40% |
Limited to relining done more than 6 months after the initial insertions. Limited to 1 time per calendar year. |
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Repairs to Full Dentures, Partial Dentures, Bridges |
60% |
40% |
Limited to repairs or adjustments done within 12 months after the initial insertion. |
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ORTHODONTIC SERVICES |
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Diagnose or correct misalignment of the teeth or bite including Phase I and Phase II |
60% |
40% |
Preauthorization required. |
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*The in-network percentage of benefits is based on the discounted fee negotiated with the provider. **The out-of-network percentage of benefits is based on the usual and customary rates prevailing in the geographic area in which the expenses are incurred.
The material contained in the above table is for informational purposes only and is not an offer of coverage. Please note that the above table provides only a brief, general description of coverage and does not constitute a contract. For a complete listing of your coverage, including exclusions and limitations relating to your coverage, please refer to your Certificate of Coverage or contact your benefits administrator. If differences exist between this Summary of Benefits and your Certificate of Coverage/benefits administrator, the certificate/benefits administrator will govern. All terms and conditions of coverage are subject to applicable state and federal laws. State mandates regarding benefit levels and age limitations may supersede plan design features.
UnitedHealthcare Dental Options PPO Plan is either underwritten or provided by: United Healthcare Insurance Company, Hartford, Connecticut; United Healthcare Insurance Company of New York, Hauppauge, New York; or United HealthCare Services, Inc.
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