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Page 1: A Better Path to Benefits - · PDF file1 Dominion National Internal Performance Report, ... (except in the case of out-of-state emergencies). ... Partial pulpotomy for apexogenesis

DOMINION OVERVIEW

A Better Path to Benefits

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Dominion National recognizes that you’re a

unique individual and we’ve designed plans and

programs that work for you. We seek a better

way to serve you through customized plans and

exceptional service so that you can focus on what

makes you extraordinary and fulfilled.

uniqueA COMPANY AS

AS YOU

WE WORK FOR THE BENEFIT OF OVER 875,000 MEMBERS,¹ DELIVERING:

A COMMITMENT TO MEMBER SATISFACTION

In a recent Member Satisfaction

Survey, 96% of the respondents

were satisfied with Dominion as their

dental plan.2

TOLL-FREE, 24 HOUR ACCESS at 888.518.5338

Eligibility and claim information is available for members, benefit administrators

and dentists.

1 Dominion National Internal Performance Report, June 2017. Participating providers are subject to change. 2 Dominion National Member Satisfaction Survey, November 2016.3 Same as a DHMO with fixed member copayments, no annual maximum dollar limits, no waiting periods, no deductibles, no pre-authorization paperwork or pre-

treatment estimates and no claim forms (except in the case of out-of-state emergencies). Dominion National Network Analysis Report, 1st Quarter 2017. Mid-Atlantic includes D.C., Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Participating dentists are subject to change.

SECURE ONLINE ACCESS TO YOUR ACCOUNT

Your account can be

securely accessed online at

https://DominionMembers.com and on the

MyDominion mobile app.

Find a dentist

View ID cards

View plan information

Dental cost calculator (website only)

Dental plans are underwritten by Dominion Dental Services, Inc. d/b/a Dominion National.

DN.SB.HCR.071217

Download Dominion’s mobile app at DominionNational.com/mobile.

EXTENSIVE NETWORKS1

Choice PPO network offers access to over 290,000

dentists nationally.1

Elite PPO and Elite ePPO networks provide unmatched flexibility and lower out-of-pocket costs.

DHMO-style Select Plan network is one of the largest in the Mid-Atlantic region.3

To find a participating provider, please visit

DominionNational.com.

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D2949 Restorative foundation for an indirect restoration ........... 0D2950 Core buildup, including any pins ................................. 125D2951 Pin retention - per tooth, in addition to restoration ........ 22D3110/20 Pulpcap-direct/indirect(excl.finalrestoration) ........... 32 CROWNS & BRIDGES♦

D2510 Inlay- metallic - one surface ........................................ 407D2520 Inlay- metallic - two surfaces ....................................... 407D2530 Inlay - metallic - three or more surfaces ...................... 425D2542 Onlay - metallic-two surfaces ...................................... 458D2543 Onlay - metallic - three surfaces ................................. 524D2544 Onlay - metallic - four or more surfaces ...................... 524D2610 Inlay - porcelain/ceramic - one surface ....................... 427D2620 Inlay - porcelain/ceramic - two surfaces ...................... 427D2630 Inlay - porcelain/ceramic - >=3 surfaces ..................... 445D2642 Onlay - porcelain/ceramic - two surfaces .................... 479D2643/44 Onlay - porcelain/ceramic - >=3 surfaces ................... 499D2650/51/52 Inlay-resin-basedcomposite->=1surface(s) ........... 440D2662/63/64 Onlay - resin-based composite - >=2 surfaces ........... 444D2710 Crown-resinbasedcomposite(indirect) ................... 272D2712 Crown-3/4resin-basedcomposite(indirect) ............. 485D2720/21/22 Crown - resin with metal ............................................. 495D2740 Crown - porcelain/ceramic substrate .......................... 560D2750/51/52 Crown - porcelain fused metal .................................... 523D2780/81/82 Crown - 3/4 cast with metal ......................................... 478D2783 Crown - 3/4 porcelain/ceramic .................................... 511D2790-94 Crown - full cast metal ................................................ 495D2910/20 Recement inlay, onlay/crown or partial coverage rest. ..... 43D2929 Procelain/cermaic crown - prim. tooth ......................... 560D2930 Prefab. stainless steel crown - prim. tooth .................. 110D2931 Prefab. stainless steel crown - perm. tooth ................. 121D2932 Prefabricated resin crown ........................................... 140D2952 Cast post and core in addition to crown ...................... 186D2954 Prefab. post and core in addition to crown .................. 154D2955 Postremoval(notinconj.withendo.therapy) ............ 105D2970 Temporarycrown(fracturedtooth) .................................. 0D2980 Crown repair, by report ............................................... 102D2981 Inlay repair .................................................................. 102D2982 Onlay repair ................................................................ 102D2983 Veneer repair .............................................................. 102D2990 Resininfitrationlesion ................................................... 41 PROSTHETICS (DENTURES)D5110/20 Complete denture - maxillary/mandibular ................... 697D5130/40 Immediate denture - maxillary/mandibular .................. 722D5211/12 Maxillary/mandibular partial denture - resin base ....... 649D5213/14 Maxillary/mandibular partial denture - cast metal ....... 750D5221/22 Immediate maxillary/mandibular partial denture - resin base ........................................................... 649D5223/24 Immediate maxillary/mandibular partial denture - cast metal ........................................................... 750D5225/26 Maxillary/mandibularpartialdenture-flexiblebase .... 750D5281 Rem. unilateral partial denture - one piece cast metal.... 419D5410/11 Adjust complete denture - maxillary/mandibular ........... 38D5421/22 Adjust partial denture - maxillary/mandibular ................ 38D5510/5610 Repairbrokencompletedenturebase(complete/resin) ...87D5520 Replace missing or broken teeth - complete denture ... 87D5620 Repair cast framework .................................................. 87D5630/60 Clasp repaired, replaced or added .............................. 115

D9439 Officevisit ..................................................................... 10 DIAGNOSTIC/PREVENTIVED0120 Periodic oral eval - established patient ........................... 0D0140 Limited oral eval - problem focused ................................ 0D0145 Oral eval for a patient under 3 years of age .................... 0D0150 Comprehensive oral eval - new or established patient ... 0D0160 Detailed and extensive oral eval - problem focused ....... 0D0170 Re-evaluation - limited, problem focused ........................ 0D0210 Intraoral-completeseries(includingbitewings) ........... 26D0220/30 Intraoral-periapicalfirstfilmandeachadditional ........... 0D0240 Intraoral-occlusalfilm .................................................... 0D0250 Extraoralfilm ................................................................... 0D0270-74 Bitewingx-rays-1-4films ............................................... 0D0277 Verticalbitewings-7to8films ........................................ 0D0330 Panoramicfilm .............................................................. 30D0340 2D cephalometric radiographic image ............................ 0D0350 Oral/facialphotographicimages(intraoral/extraoral) ...... 0D0351 3D photographic image ................................................... 0D0391 Interpretation of diagnostic image only ........................... 0D0460 Pulp vitality tests ............................................................. 0D0470 Diagnostic casts .............................................................. 0D0601/02/03 Caries risk assessment/documentation, withafindingoflow/moderate/highrisk .................... 0D1110 Prophylaxis(cleaning)-adult .......................................... 0D1120 Prophylaxis(cleaning)-child .......................................... 0D1206 Topicalfluoridevarnishformod/highriskcariespatients .... 0D1208 Topicalapplicationoffluoride .......................................... 0D1310 Nutritional counseling for control of dental disease ........ 0D1320/30 Oral hygiene instructions ................................................ 0D1351 Sealant - per tooth ........................................................ 21D1352 Prev resin rest. mod/high caries risk – perm. tooth ....... 21 SPACE MAINTAINERSD1510/20 Spacemaintainer-fixed/removable-unilateral .......... 143D1515/25 Spacemaintainer-fixed/removable-bilateral ............ 198D1550 Re-cementation of space maintainer ............................ 34 D1575 Distalshoespacemaintainer-fixed-unilateral ......... 143 RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY (FILLINGS) AMALGAMRESTORATIONS(SILVER)D2140 Amalgam - one surface, prim. or perm. ........................ 41D2150 Amalgam - two surfaces, prim. or perm. ....................... 51D2160 Amalgam - three surfaces, prim. or perm. .................... 64D2161 Amalgam - >=4 surfaces, prim. or perm. ...................... 78 RESIN/COMPOSITERESTORATIONS(TOOTHCOLORED)D2330 Resin-based composite - one surface, anterior ............ 69D2331 Resin-based composite - two surfaces, anterior ........... 83D2332 Resin-based composite - three surfaces, anterior ........ 99D2335 Resin-based composite - >=4 surfaces, anterior ........ 119D2390 Resin-based composite crown, anterior ...................... 192D2391 Resin-based composite - one surface, posterior .......... 73D2392 Resin-based composite - two surfaces, posterior ......... 87D2393 Resin-based composite - three surfaces, posterior .... 102D2394 Resin-based composite - >=4 surfaces, posterior ...... 123 D2940 Protective restoration ................................................... 39D2941 Interim therapeutic restoration, primary dentition .......... 31

DMNPA18DBLINDPEDEHB All fees exclude the cost of noble and precious metals. An additional fee will be charged if these materials are used.

Select Plan Basic Kids 702xs (PA)Description of Benefits & Member Copayments for Pediatric Services (under age 19)

Coverage continues through end of month in which the Member turns 19.

The dental plan is underwritten by Dominion Dental Services, Inc. d/b/a Dominion National.

ADA MEMBERCODE BENEFIT COPAYMENT(S)

ADA MEMBERCODE BENEFIT COPAYMENT(S)

Annual Out-of-Pocket Maximum: $350 per child per calendar year for medically necessary treatment (maximum of $700 for policy covering two or more children)

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D5640 Replace broken teeth - per tooth .................................. 87D5650 Add tooth to existing partial denture ............................. 87D5670/71 Replace all teeth and acrylic on cast metal framework (maxillary/mandibular) ........................................... 287D5710/11 Rebase complete maxillary/mandibular denture ......... 260D5720/21 Rebase maxillary/mandibular partial denture .............. 260D5730/31 Relinecompletemaxillary/mandibulardenture(chairside) ..159D5740/41 Relinemaxillary/mandibularpartialdenture(chairside) .. 155D5750/51 Relinecompletemaxillary/mandibulardenture(lab) ... 224D5760/61 Relinemaxillary/mandibularpartialdenture(lab) ........ 224D5810/11 Interim complete denture - maxillary/mandibular ........ 362D5820/21 Interim partial denture - maxillary/mandibular ............. 362D5850/51 Tissue conditioning - maxillary/mandibular ................... 79 BRIDGES & PONTICS♦

D6010 Surgical placement of implant body, endosteal ......... 1716D6011 Second stage implant surgery .................................... 200D6012 Surgical placement of interim implant body .............. 1782D6013 Surgical placement of mini implant ............................. 572D6040 Surgical placement, eposteal implant ....................... 3564D6050 Surgical placement, transosteal implant ................... 4455D6055 Dental implant supported connecting bar ................. 1611D6056 Prefabricated abutment ............................................... 456D6058 Abutment supported porcelain/ceramic crown ............ 560D6059/60/61 Abutment supported porcelain fused to metal crown - metal .. 523D6062/63/64 Abutment supported cast metal crown - metal ............ 495D6065 Implant supported porcelain/ceramic crown ............... 560D6066 Implant supported porcelain fused to metal crown - titanium, titanium allow, high noble metal ............. 523D6067 Implant supported metal crown - titanium, titanium alloy, high noble metal .............. 523D6068 Abutment supported retainer for porc/ceramic ............ 788D6069 Abutment supp. retainer for porc/high noble ............... 843D6070 Abutment supp. retainer for porc/pred. base .............. 695D6071 Abutment supp. retainer for porc/noble ....................... 704D6072 Abutment supp retainer for cast high noble ................ 788D6073 Abutment supp. retainer for cast high noble ............... 749D6074 Abutment supp. retainer for cast noble metal ............. 758D6075 Implant supported retainer for ceramic FPD ............... 874D6076 Implant supported retainer for porc/metal FPD ........... 823D6077 Implant supported retainer for cast metal FPD ........... 872D6080 Implant maintenance procedures .................................. 61D6081 Scalinganddebridementinthepresenceofinflammation or mucositis of a single implant, including cleaning of theimplantsurfaces,withoutflapentryandclosure .....63 D6090 Repair implant supported prosthesis .......................... 362D6091 Replacement of precision attachment ........................... 34D6095 Repair implant abutment, by report ............................. 391D6100 Implant removal, by report .......................................... 241D6101 Debribement periimplant defect .................................... 90D6102 Deridement and osseous contouring periimplant defect... 180D6103 Bone graft repair perrimplant defect ........................... 600D6104 Bone graft at time of implant placement ..................... 600D6190 Radiographic surgical implant index, by report ............... 0D6210-14 Pontic - metal .............................................................. 495D6240/41/42 Pontic - porcelain fused to metal ................................. 523D6245 Pontic - porcelain/ceramic ........................................... 560D6250/51/52 Pontic - resin with metal .............................................. 495D6545 Ret.-castmetalforresinbondedfixedprosthesis ..... 251D6548 Ret.-porc./ceramicforresinbondedfixedprosthesis .. 393D6549 Resinretainer-forresinbondedfixedprosthesis ...... 251D6600 Inlay - porc./ceramic, two surfaces ............................. 427D6601 Inlay - porc./ceramic, >=3 surfaces ............................. 445D6602 Inlay - cast high noble metal, two surfaces ................. 407D6603 Inlay - cast high noble metal, >=3 surfaces ................ 425D6604 Inlay - cast predominantly base metal, two surfaces .... 407D6605 Inlay - cast predominantly base metal, >=3 surfaces ... 425D6606 Inlay - cast noble metal, two surfaces ......................... 407D6607 Inlay - cast noble metal, >=3 surfaces ........................ 425

D6608 Onlay -porc./ceramic, two surfaces ............................. 479D6609 Onlay - porc./ceramic, three or more surfaces ............ 499D6610 Onlay - cast high noble metal, two surfaces ............... 458D6611 Onlay - cast high noble metal, >=3 surfaces ............... 524D6612 Onlay - cast predominantly base metal, two surfaces .... 458D6613 Onlay - cast predominantly base metal, >=3 surfaces... 524D6614 Onlay - cast noble metal, two surfaces ....................... 458D6615 Onlay - cast noble metal, >=3 surfaces ...................... 524D6720/21/22 Crown - resin with metal ............................................. 495D6740 Crown - porcelain/ceramic .......................................... 560D6750/51/52 Crown - porcelain fused metal .................................... 523D6780/81/82 Crown - 3/4 cast metal ................................................ 470D6783 Crown - 3/4 porc./ceramic ........................................... 511D6790/91/92 Crown - full cast metal ................................................ 495D6930 Recementfixedpartialdenture ..................................... 69D6980 Fixed partial denture repair, by report ......................... 172 ADJUNCTIVE GENERAL SERVICESD9110 Palliative(emergency)treatmentofdentalpain ............ 43D9210/15 Local anesthesia ............................................................. 0D9211/12 Regional block anesthesia .............................................. 0D9223 Deep sedation/general anesthesia - each 15 min. .........103D9230 Analgesia, anxiolysis, inhalation of nitrous oxide .......... 37D9243 Intravenous conscious sedation/analgesia - each 15 min. 103D9310 Consultation(diagnosticservicebynontreatingdentist) ... 43D9610 Therapeutic parenteral drug, single admin. .................. 26D9910 Application of desensitizing medicament ...................... 31D9930 Treatmentofcomplications(post-surgical) ................... 43D9940 Occlusal guard, by report ............................................ 272D9950 Occlusion analysis - mounted case ............................ 104D9951 Occlusal adjustment - limited ........................................ 66D9952 Occlusal adjustment - complete .................................. 266D9986 Missed appointment ...................................................... 50D9995 Teledentistry - synchronous; real-time encounter (whenavailable) ..................................................... 20 D9996 Teledentistry - asynchronous; information stored and forwarded to dentist for subsequent review (whenavailable) ..................................................... 20 ENDODONTICS1 D3220 Therapeuticpulpotomy(excl.finalrestor.) .................... 81D3221 Pulpal debridement, prim. and perm. teeth ................... 94D3222 Partial pulpotomy for apexogenesis ............................ 160D3230 Pulpaltherapy-resorbablefilling,anterior ................. 160D3240 Pulpaltherapy-resorbablefilling,posterior ................ 164D3310 Endodontic therapy, anterior tooth .............................. 341D3320 Endodontic therapy, bicuspid tooth ............................. 418D3330 Endodontic therapy, molar .......................................... 512D3333 Internal root repair of perforation defects .................... 105D3346 Retreat of prev. root canal therapy, anterior ................ 387D3347 Retreat of prev. root canal therapy, bicuspid ............... 465D3348 Retreat of prev. root canal therapy, molar ................... 558D3351 Apexification/recalcification-initialvisit ...................... 202D3352 Apexification/recalcification-interimmed.repl. .......... 589D3353 Apexification/recalcification-finalvisit ........................ 449D3355 Pulpal regeneration - initial visit .................................. 202D3356 Pulpal regeneration - interim medication replacement ....589D3357 Pulpal regeneration - completion of treatment ............ 449D3410 Apicoectomy - anterior ................................................ 323D3421 Apicoectomy-bicuspid(firstroot) ....................................364D3425 Apicoectomy-molar(firstroot) ................................... 418D3426 Apicoectomy-(eachadd.root) ................................... 152D3427 Periradicular surgery w/o apicoectomy ....................... 266D3430 Retrogradefilling-perroot ......................................... 119D3450 Root amputation - per root .......................................... 234D3920 Hemisection, not inc. root canal therapy ..................... 234D3950 Canalprep/fittingofpreformeddowelorpost ............. 136

ADA MEMBERCODE BENEFIT COPAYMENT(S)

ADA MEMBERCODE BENEFIT COPAYMENT(S)

All fees exclude the cost of noble and precious metals. An additional fee will be charged if these materials are used.

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ADA MEMBERCODE BENEFIT COPAYMENT(S)

PERIODONTICS1 D0180 Comp. periodontal eval - new or established patient ...... 0D4210 Gingivectomy or gingivoplasty - >3 cont. teeth, per quad. .. 279D4211 Gingivectomy or gingivoplasty - <=3 teeth, per quad. .. 100D4212 Gingivectomy or gingivoplasty, rest., per tooth ............. 40D4240 Gingivalflapproc.,inc.rootplaning- >3 cont. teeth, per quad........................................ 345D4241 Gingivalflapproc,inc.rootplaning- <=3 cont. teeth, per quad ..................................... 106D4249 Clinical crown lengthening - hard tissue ..................... 576D4260 Osseous surgery - >3 cont. teeth, per quad ............... 499D4261 Osseous surgery - <=3 cont. teeth, per quad ............. 392D4268 Surgical revision proc., per tooth ................................ 358D4270 Pedicle soft tissue graft procedure .............................. 643D4273 Subepithelial connective tissue graft proc. .................. 800D4274 Mesial/distal wedge procedure, single tooth ............... 308D4277 Free soft tissue graft, per tooth ................................... 654D4278 Free soft tissue graft, each add. tooth ........................ 100D4341 Perio scaling and root planing - >3 cont teeth, per quad. . 109D4342 Perio scaling and root planing - <= 3 teeth, per quad ... 63D4346 Scaling in presence of generalized moderate or severegingivalinflammation-fullmouth, after oral evaluation .................................................. 45 D4355 Full mouth debridement ................................................ 89D4381 Localized delivery of chemotherapeutic agents ............ 98D4910 Periodontal maintenance .............................................. 74D4921 Gingival irrigation - per quadrant ..................................... 0 ORAL SURGERY1 D7111 Extraction, coronal remnants - deciduous tooth ............ 56D7140 Extraction, erupted tooth or exposed root ..................... 69D7210 Extraction, erupted tooth req. bone cut ....................... 133D7220 Removal of impacted tooth - soft tissue ...................... 151D7230 Removal of impacted tooth - partially bony ................. 196D7240 Removal of impacted tooth - completely bony ............ 241D7241 Removal of imp. tooth - completely bony, with unusual surg. complications .......................... 217D7250 Removal of residual tooth roots .................................. 141D7251 Coronectomy-intentional partial tooth removal ........... 217D7270 Tooth reimplant./stabiliz. of acc. evulsed/displaced tooth.... 226D7280 Surgical access of an unerupted tooth ........................ 153D7291 Transseptalfiberotomy/supracrestalfiberotomy,byreport ... 60D7310/20 Alveoloplasty, >=4 per quad. ....................................... 141D7311/21 Alveoloplasty, 1-3 per quad. ......................................... 141D7471 Removal of lateral exostosis ....................................... 351D7510 Incision and drainage of abscess - intraoral soft tissue .... 96D7910 Suture of recent small wounds up to 5 cm .................... 59D7921 Collection application of blood concentrate .................. 40D7960 Frenulectomy(frenectomy/frenotomy)-separateproc... 263D7971 Excision of pericoronal gingiva ................................... 131 ORTHODONTICS2 - PRE-AUTHORIZATION REQUIREDD8010 Limited ortho. treatment of the primary dentition ...... 3304D8020 Limited ortho. treatment of the transitional dentition ... 3304D8030 Limited ortho treatment - adolescent dentition .......... 3422D8050 Interceptive ortho. treatment of the primary dentition .. 3304D8060 Interceptive ortho. treatment - transitional dentition .. 3304D8070 Comp. ortho. treatment - transitional dentition .......... 3304D8080 Comp. ortho. treatment - adolescent dentition .......... 3422D8090 Comp. ortho. treatment - adult dentition ................... 3658D8210 Removable appliance therapy .................................... 770D8220 Fixed appliance therapy .............................................. 783D8660 Pre-orthodontic treatment visit .................................... 413D8670 Periodicortho.treatmentvisit(aspartofcontract) ..... 118D8680 Orthodonticret.(rem.ofappl./placementofretainer(s)) ... 413

1 Specialty care is provided at the listed copayment whether performed by a Participating General Dentist or a Participating Specialist. Referrals to a specialist must be made by a member’s Participating General Dentist. See Plan Exclusion #13. 2 See exclusion #15 and limitation #23 for additional coverage information.

Only current ADA CDT codes are considered valid by Dominion National Current Dental Terminology © American Dental Association.

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Exclusions & LimitationsPlan Exclusions1. Services which are covered under worker’s compensation, employer’s liability laws or the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law.2. Services which are not necessary for the patient’s dental health as determined by the Plan.3. Cosmetic, elective or aesthetic dentistry except as required due to accidental bodily injury to sound natural teeth as determined by the Plan.4. Oral surgery requiring the setting of fractures or dislocations.5. Services with respect to malignancies, cysts or neoplasms, hereditary, congenital, mandibular prognathism or development malformations where,intheopinionofthePlan,suchservicesshouldnotbeperformedinadentaloffice.6. Dispensing of drugs.7. Hospitalization for any dental procedure.8. Treatment required for conditions resulting from major disaster, epidemic, war, acts of war, whether declared or undeclared, or while on active duty as a member of the armed forces of any nation.9. Replacement due to loss or theft of prosthetic appliance.10. ProceduresnotlistedascoveredbenefitsunderthisPlan.11. ServicesobtainedoutsideofthedentalofficeinwhichenrolledandthatarenotpreauthorizedbysuchofficeorthePlan(withtheexception ofout-of-areaemergencydentalservices).12. ServicesrelatedtothetreatmentofTMD(TemporomandibularDisorder)exceptifTMDiscausedbysevere,dysfunctional,handicapping malocclusion that requires medically necessary orthodontia services.13. ServicesperformedbyaParticipatingSpecialistwithoutareferralfromaParticipatingGeneralDentist(withtheexceptionofOrthodontics). Participating dentists should refer to Specialty Care Referral Guidelines.14. Elective surgery including, but not limited to, extraction of non-pathologic, asymptomatic impacted teeth as determined by the Plan. The prophylactic removal of these teeth for medically necessary orthodontia services may be covered subject to review.15. Non-medically necessary orthodontia and Phase I Treatment codes D8010 and D8050 for medically necessary orthodontia are not coveredbenefitsunderthispolicy.DiscountsareprovidedtomembersthroughthePlan’sagreementswithitsparticipatingorthodontists. The provider agreements create no liability for payment by the Plan, and payments by the member for these services do not contribute totheOut-of-PocketMaximum.TheInvisalignsystemandsimilarspecializedbracesarenotacoveredbenefit.Seelimitation#23 concerning medically necessary orthodontia.

Plan Limitations1. One(1)evaluation(D0120,D0140,D0145,D0150,D0180)iscoveredpersix(6)months,perpatient.2. One(1)teethcleaning(D1110orD1120)persix(6)months,perpatient.3. One(1)fluorideapplicationeverysix(6)months,perpatient.4. One(1)setofbitewingx-raysarecoveredpersix(6)months.5. One(1)setoffullmouthx-raysorpanoramicfilmiscoveredeveryfive(5)years.Panoramicx-raysarelimitedtoagessix(6)andabove. Nomorethanone(1)setofx-raysarecoveredpervisit.6. One(1)sealantpertoothiscoveredper36months,perpatient(limitedtoocclusalsurfacesofposteriorpermanentteethwithout restorationsordecay).7. Replacementofaprimarystainlesssteelcrown(underage15),crown,dentureorotherprosthodonticapplianceiscoveredifitismore thanfive(5)yearsfromthedateoforiginalplacement.8. Crownandbridgefeesapplytotreatmentinvolvingfive(5)orfewerunitswhenpresentedinasingletreatmentplan.Additionalcrownor bridgeunits,beginningwiththesixthunit,areavailableattheprovider’sUsual,CustomaryandReasonable(UCR)fee,minus25%.9. One(1)reliningandrebasingofdenturesiscoveredper24months,perpatient.10. Periodontalscalingandrootplaning(D4341orD4342),limitedtoone(1)per24months,perpatient,perquadrant.11. Scalinginpresenceofgeneralizedmoderateorseveregingivalinflammation-fullmouth,afteroralevaluationandinlieuofacovered D1110/D1120, limited to once per two years. 12. Osseoussurgery(D4260orD4261),gingivalflapprocedure(D4240)andgingivectomyorgingivoplasy(D4210-D4212)arelimitedtoone (1)per36months.13. One(1)fullmouthdebridementiscoveredperlifetime,perpatient.14. ProcedureCodeD4381islimitedtoone(1)benefitpertoothforthree(3)teethperquadrant;oratotalof12teethforallfour(4)quadrants pertwelve(12)months.Musthavepocketdepthsoffive(5)millimetersorgreater.15. One(1)periodontalsurgeryofanytype,includinganyassociatedmaterial,iscoveredevery24months,perquadrantorsurgicalsite.16. Periodontalmaintenanceiscoveredfour(4)timespercalendaryearinadditiontoadultprophylaxis,within24monthsafterdefinitive periodontal therapy.17. One(1)scalinganddebridementinthepresenceofinflammationormucositisofasingleimplant,includingcleaningoftheimplant surfaces,withoutflapentryandclosure,pertwo(2)years. 18. Coronectomy,intentionalpartialtoothremoval,one(1)perlifetime. 19. Generalanesthesiaandanalgesic(onlywhenprovidedinconnectionwithacoveredprocedure(s)whendeterminedtobemedicallyor dentallynecessaryfordocumentedhandicappedoruncontrollablepatientsorjustifiablemedicalordentalconditions),including intravenous and non-intravenous sedation with a maximum of 60 minutes of services allowed (general anesthesia is not covered with procedure codes D9230 or D9243; intravenous conscious sedation is not covered with procedure code D9223; non-intravenous conscious sedation is not covered with procedure code D9223; requires a narrative of medical necessity be maintained in patient records.20. Occlusal guards are covered by report for patients 13 years of age or older when the purpose of the occlusal guard is for the treatment of bruxismordiagnosesotherthantemporomandibulardysfunction(TMD).Occlusalguardsarelimitedtoone(1)per12consecutive month period. 21. Fixed partial dentures, buildups, and posts and cores for members under 16 years of age are only covered if deemed necessary by the Plan.22. Onlays, crowns, and posts and cores for members 12 years of age or younger are only covered if deemed necessary by the Plan. Cast postsandcores(D2952)areprocessedasanalternatebenefitofaprefabricatedpostandcore.Postsareeligibleonlywhenprovidedas part of a crown buildup or implant and are considered integral to the buildup or implant. 23. Orthodontics is only covered if medically necessary as determined by the Plan. Patient copayments will apply to the routine orthodontic appliance portion of services only. Additional costs incurred will become the patient’s responsibility. 24. Teledentistry,synchronous(D9995)orasynchronous(D9996),limitedtotwopercalendaryear(whenavailable).