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TRUST YOUR SMILE TO
DELTA DENTAL2020 Open EnrollmentCounty of San Bernardino Retirees
What we’ll cover
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To enroll, complete and submit a County of San Bernardino Retiree Dental Plan Enrollment/ Change Form and submit to EBSD by mail or fax at:
Employee Benefits and Services Division157 West Fifth Street, First FloorSan Bernardino, CA 92415-0440Fax: 909-387-5566 Attn: Retiree Desk
I. Your Dental Plans Effective 1/1/2020
- DeltaCare USA Program (DHMO)- Delta Dental PPO Program
- Low & High Plan Comparison- Diagnostic & Preventive Max Waiver - Cost Estimator
II. Wellness BenefitsIII. Questions
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24 Month EnrollmentRequirement1. You are eligible to enroll as an Enrollee/Dependent if you meet the
eligibility requirements defined by the County of San Bernardino.
2. By electing retiree dental, retiree agrees to remain enrolled for a minimum of 24 consecutive months subject to:
• Retirees electing either the DHMO or Low DPPO plans can switch between the DHMO and the Low DPPO at annual Open Enrollment.
• Retirees electing the High DPPO must remain enrolled in the High DPPO a minimum of 24 consecutive months.
3. The 24 month enrollment requirement is offset for all prior months an enrollee has been continuously covered under a retiree dental plan.
4. Retirees wishing to cancel dental coverage at annual Open Enrollment are only eligible to do so after achieving 24 months continuous dental coverage.
New Entrant Waiting Period
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For the Low Dental PPO and High Dental PPO plans only, a 12-month waiting period for Class III (major restorative) services is applicable to any County retiree who incurs a gap in coverage.
1. The waiting period is waived for any retiree and covered dependent that remains continuously covered when transitioning from active to retiree dental coverage.
2. Retirees who previously had COBRA benefits but did not re-enroll (resulting in a gap in coverage) are subject to the dental waiting period.
DeltaCare® USA
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How DeltaCare USA worksGetting dental care is easy
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COVEREDPROCEDURES
300+
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We’ve Got You CoveredPredictable costs
• Pay only your copay (if any)• Enjoy no deductibles• Don’t worry about maximums
No claim forms
Minimal limitations and exclusions
Out-of-area emergency allowance
Specialty care with referral
Choice of your own network dentist
If you need specialty care,
your primary care dentist
will refer you
Your primary care dentist
requests authorization for
specialty services
Plan includes out-of-
network coverage for
emergencies
DeltaCare USA
Specialty and Emergency Care
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1. Go to deltadentalins.com to browse the DeltaCare USA dentists in your area.
2. Write down the facility number of the primary care dentist you would like.
3. Submit your request.
Online: Create an online account at deltadentalins.com
By phone: Call Customer Service at 855-244-7323
DeltaCare USA
How to Pick Your Dentist
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Delta Dental PPO™
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Delta Dental PPO Maximize your savings with a PPO dentist
When you visit a Delta Dental contracted dentist:
• No claim form
• You won’t be charged more than your expected share of the bill
See any licensed dentist
We’ll coordinate dual coverage
Your Smile is Covered
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*Low PPO plan covers prosthesis over implant• Diagnostic & Preventive services do not count towards your Annual Maximum.Texas plans have different coinsurance levels, refer to your County summaries for plan detail
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Enhanced PPO
benefitComparePPO Plan Summaries
Save the most with PPO
Claims Example
Most claims savings Some claims savings No claims savings
In-Network
Delta Dental PPOOut-of-Network
Delta Dental Premier
Out-of-Network
Non-Delta Dental
Dentists
Dentist’s Charge for
a Crown $1,200 $1,200 $1,200
Plan Allowance $700 $900 $950
Percentage Paid by Plan 50% 50% 50%
Plan Payment $350 $450 $475
PATIENT PAYMENT$350
($700 - $350 =)
$450
($900 - $450 =)
$725
($1,200 - $475 =)
Note: Amounts listed for illustrative purposes only. Assumes no maximum or deductibles are applicable.
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The Choice is Yours
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PPO Dual Network Advantage
160,000 network dentists
352,000 locations
8 in 10 U.S. dentists are in a
Delta Dental PPO or Premier network
35-41%average discount
PPO network
Premier network
9-29%average discount
2 levels of savings:
1. Go to deltadentalins.com.
2. Look for the Find a Dentist tool on
the right.
3. Search by name, address, landmark,
city or ZIP code.
4. Select your network plan.
5. Click Search.
6. Narrow your search by location,
specialty, network and language.
7. Your search results will include a
dentist’s Yelp rating, address and
phone number.
Use the online dentist search tool
Find a Network Dentist
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What if I’m in the middle of dental work and want to change plans?
Coverage begins on your effective date
There are no exclusions for pre-existing conditions or missing teeth
Treatment started before 1/1/2020 will continue to be covered by your current dental plan. (PPO versus DeltaCare)
For example:
• Root canals• Crowns• Fixed bridges and partial dentures
Transition of Care
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We’ve got you covered
Determines costs ahead
of timeHelps you
make informed decisions Everything is
handled by your dentist
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Pre- Treatment Estimate
Personalized. Estimates are
based on your benefits,
including maximums and
deductibles.
Insightful. Compare the cost of
the same procedure at different
dentists.
Economical. See how choosing
an in-network dentist can help
you save.
Available on desktop and mobile
Cost Estimator-(PPO only)
Budget for dental expenses
with personalized estimates
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Check your plan details:
eligibility, covered services
and level of benefits.
Look up claim statements for
recent dental visits.
View or print your ID card.
Estimate the cost of your next
procedure.
Submit questions to Customer
Service.
Sign Up for anOnline AccountCheck your benefits information online
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Go MobileDownload the app to have all the information you need at your fingertips
Find a dentist
Coveragedetails
Electronic ID card
Costestimator
Musical timer
What can you do with the app?
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
To find the app, visit the App Store or Google Play and search for “Delta Dental.” Then download the Delta Dental app by Delta Dental Plans Association.
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Convenience. Get an email
alert every time a new
document is available.
Efficiency. No need to wait
for “snail mail.”
Save paper. Reduce your
ecological footprint.
Log in to your account at
deltadentalins.com, click on the
My Profile tab and select the
Online setting.
Go PaperlessView your documents online: claims, pre-treatment estimates and plan details
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WELLNESS BENEFITS
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Wellness Benefits-PPO Low PlanEnhanced benefits for enrollees, spouses and dependent children with one of the following chronic inflammation-related medical conditions: diabetes, heart disease, stroke, HIV/AIDS and rheumatoid arthritis (Must opt-in “Optional Benefits” through enrollee portal)
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Standard Coverage SmileWay® Wellness BenefitsDelta Dental PPO™
80% in-network/60% out-of-network for periodontal scaling and root planing procedure per quadrant (D4341 or D4342)
100% for 1 periodontal scaling and root planing procedure per quadrant (D4341 or D4342) per calendar year
100% in-network/70% out-of-network for 4 per calendar year:• prophylaxis (teeth cleaning)(D1110 or D1120)• scaling in presence of moderate or severe
gingival inflammation (D4346)• periodontal maintenance procedures (D4910)
100% for 4 of the following (any combination) per calendar year:• prophylaxis (teeth cleaning) (D1110 or D1120)• scaling in presence of moderate or severe
gingival inflammation (D4346)• periodontal maintenance procedure (D4910)
Wellness Benefits-PPO High PlanEnhanced benefits for enrollees, spouses and dependent children with one of the following chronic inflammation-related medical conditions: diabetes, heart disease, stroke, HIV/AIDS and rheumatoid arthritis (Must opt-in “Optional Benefits” through enrollee portal)
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Standard Coverage SmileWay® Wellness BenefitsDelta Dental PPO™
100% in-network/90% out-of-network for 1 periodontal scaling and root planing procedure per quadrant (D4341 or D4342) per 24 months
100% for 1 periodontal scaling and root planing procedure per quadrant (D4341 or D4342) per calendar year
100% for 2 per calendar year:• prophylaxis (teeth cleaning)(D1110 or D1120)100% in-network/90% out-of-network for 4• scaling in presence of moderate or severe
gingival inflammation (D4346)• periodontal maintenance procedures (D4910)
100% for 4 of the following (any combination) per calendar year:• prophylaxis (teeth cleaning) (D1110 or D1120)• scaling in presence of moderate or severe
gingival inflammation (D4346)• periodontal maintenance procedure (D4910)
How to Opt in- Enrollee Portal
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Wellness Benefits (continued)How to opt-in for your PPO Wellness Benefit
• www.deltadentalins.com
• Online Services- set up username and password to access your
personal benefit information
• Click on View Benefits
• Click on Optional Services
• Smileway Wellness Benefits
• Actions – Opt In
Requires you to select enrollee’s primary condition
Confirm info is accurate
Add name of physician
Add phone number of physician
Click on Opt-in to finalize your update
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Wellness Benefits- DHMO Plan
Member copays waived on the following benefits for patients with
diabetes, heart disease, stroke, HIV/AIDS and rheumatoid arthritis
(Report your qualifying condition to your dental office. Benefits
determined by contract dentist):
• Prophylaxis cleanings- 100% for 4 cleanings instead of 2 per cal
year
• Periodontal maintenance- 100% for 4 cleanings instead of $20
copay, per cleaning
• Scaling and root planning- 100% for 4 quadrants, per year
instead of $25 copay, per quadrant
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24/7 online access to benefits and eligibility
Dedicated Customer Service Number
855-244-7323
Nominate a provider to contract with
Delta Dental
www.deltadentalins.com
Our service is all
About You
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We’re pleased to take your questions
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