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Dental Benefits -
ACS Benefit Services

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Summary Plan Description (SPD)


Plan Effective 7/1/06

High Option Plan

Low Option Plan

Calendar Year Deductible
(does not apply to preventive care or orthodontia)

Individual: $50 (NA Preventive)
Family: $150

Individual: $50
Family: $150

Calendar Year Maximum

$1,500
(does not include orthodontia)

$500
(does not include orthodontia)

Orthodontia Lifetime Maximum

$1,500

Not Covered

Preventive Care: Type A (100% No Deductible)

High Option Plan

Low Option Plan

Oral Exam

2 exams each cal year

2 exams each cal year

Prophylaxis

2 exams per cal year (age 14 and over, including periodontal)

2 exams per cal year (age 14 and over, including periodontal)

1 every 6 consecutive months
(under age 14)

1 every 6 consecutive months
(under age 14)

Topical Fluoride

2 each cal year, up to age 19

2 each cal year, up to age 19

Full Mouth Series (panoramic or X-ray series with or without bitewings)

1 every 36 months

1 every 36 months

Sealants

1st and 2nd molars (1 reapplication) children ages 5-15
in 36 months

1st and 2nd molars (1 reapplication) children ages 5-15
in 36 months

Space Maintainers

Fixed or removable, limited to initial appliance only & to children under age 16

Fixed or removable, limited to initial appliance only & to children under age 16

Basic (Restorative and Surgical Care): Type B 80% after Deductible

High Option Plan Low Option Plan

Restorations (other than gold or porcelain) including study models (Amalgam, silicate, acrylic or plastic, composite) Temporary fillings will be considered a separate procedure. Benefits will be provided for both temporary and permanent fillings.

Amalgam, silicate, acrylic or plastic, composite Same

Amalgam, silicate, acrylic or plastic, composite Same

Extractions, simple and surgical removal of impacted teeth

80%

80%

Anesthesia (local, analgesic and IV sedation) no separate allowance if billed separately

Payable as part of dental allowance for procedure

Payable as part of dental allowance for procedure

General Anesthesia (for surgical extractions and oral surgery

For dental surgery only

For dental surgery only

Pulp Cap, Pulpotomy, pulp vitality test

80%

80%

Root Canal (endodontics, includes all charges including x-rays, tests and follow-up)

80%

80%

Periodontal Prophylaxis

Covered under Type A (100% no deductible) & Ages 14 & over

Covered under Type A (100% no deductible) & Ages 14 & over

Periodontal Scaling, Root Planning

2 treatments per quadrant per calendar year

2 treatments per quadrant per calendar year

Pin as part of a restoration

80%

80%

Splinting

Part of Periodontal Service

Part of Periodontal Service

Oral Surgery

  • Abscess
  • Impacted teeth

If more than one periodontal surgery is performed in the same quadrant, only the service with the highest allowance will be covered.

If more than one periodontal surgery is performed in the same quadrant, only the service with the highest allowance will be covered.

Apicoectomy

80%

80%

Occlusal Guards

80%

80%

Major (Prosthetics): Type C 3/4 50% after Deductible

High Option Plan

Low Option Plan

Bridge (Pontics and Abutments)

Existing appliance must be 5 yrs old and/or is not serviceable

Replacement is necessary because of an accident occurring while covered

Not Covered

Dentures, full and partial

Existing appliance must be 5 yrs old and/or is not serviceable

Replacement is necessary because of an accident occurring while covered

Not Covered

Recementing bridges, crown or inlays

50%

Not Covered

Repairs to dentures, partials, and bridges

After 6 months of initial installation, unless due to an accident or service is provided by another dentist

Not Covered

Denture and partial adjustment, denture reline

Not Covered

Not Covered

Add teeth to a partial

50%

Not Covered

Precision attachments for removable dentures

50%

Not Covered

Temporary dentures, bridges, partials

No separate allowance for temporary; included in cost of permanent

Not Covered

Replacement partial, denture or bridgework

Existing appliance must be 5 yrs old and/or is not serviceable

Replacement is necessary because of an accident occurring while covered

Not Covered

Porcelain Restorations
Gold Foil, Gold Inlays, Gold Onlays

50%

Not Covered

Crowns, includes post and core
(not part of bridge)

  • Stainless steel, when tooth cannot be restored with filling
  • Porcelain fused to gold
  • Porcelain fused to non-precious metal
  • Non-precious metal (full cast)

Includes post and core (not part of bridge)

Existing appliance must be 5 yrs old and/or is not serviceable

Replacement is necessary because of an accident occurring while covered

Not Covered

Crown Buildup

50%

Not Covered

Repair crowns, onlays, inlays

50%

Not Covered

Replacement of Crown

Existing appliance must be 5 years old and/or is not serviceable

Replacement is necessary because of an accident occurring while covered

Not Covered

Bonding - not covered as separate procedure

50%

Not Covered

Implants

50%

50%

Orthodontia: Type D

50% No Deductible

A treatment plan is required to calculate the monthly benefit. The initial benefit will be based on 33% of the total charge with the remaining amount prorated for the proposed treatment period. Monthly receipts are not required.

Includes consultation, study molds, X-rays, treatment plan, retention appliance, full banded orthodontia, and fixed or removable appliance for tooth guidance

50% R&C

Not Covered

$1,500 Lifetime

Benefits will be calculated for treatment in progress-

Benefits for treatment in process: A treatment plan is required for treatment that is already in progress. 33% of the total charge is removed from the considered charges as the down payment. The remaining amount is prorated for the term of the contract in equal monthly installments. The plan benefits will be based on the remaining months of treatment after the effective date of coverage. For example if the total contract amount is $4,000 for 24 months beginning 1/5/01 and coverage is effective 7/1/01:

$4,000 x 33% = $1,320

$4,000 - $1,320 = $2,680

$2,680 divided by 24 months = $111.67 monthly

The plan would deny $1,320 and $558.35 ($111.67 x 5 months)

The plan would begin paying benefits on the 7th month until the earliest of the end of the contract period or when the plan maximum is met.

Pretreatment Estimate: If charges are expected to exceed $500, a predetermination of benefits is recommended to determine the estimated benefit amount payable.

Claims must be filed within 180 days of the date the charge was incurred.

Exclusions and Limitations

The replacement of lost, missing or stolen prosthetic devices or duplicate device or appliance

  • Replacement of existing prosthetic unless:
    • 3/4 necessitated by the extraction of additional natural teeth while covered under this plan
    • 3/4 the existing appliance is at least 5 years old and cannot be made serviceable
  • Any expenses in excess of the reasonable and customary charge for the service or supply
  • Temporary restorations; however, if a temporary restoration is part of a course of treatment, the maximum benefit for a permanent restoration shall include the fee for temporary restoration;
  • Mandibular or maxillofacial surgery to correct growth defects, jaw disproportion or malocclusion
  • Any expense incurred prior to becoming covered or any dental work in progress at the time a patient becomes covered under this plan except for orthodontia;
  • Services and supplies that are cosmetic in nature, including charges for personalization or characterization of dentures.
  • Oral hygiene instruction, including plaque control
  • Any treatment resulting from a work related injury.
  • Treatment of temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ)

Important Numbers

ACS Customer Service (Sabrina Sapp): 759-2013 x 1262

 

 
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