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UnitedHealthcare PPO Standard

UnitedHealthcare PPO Plans are traditional indemnity plans. You save money and receive a higher level of coverage when choosing a participating dentist, these dentists have agreed to a discounted fee schedule resulting in a lower out-of-pocket expense to the member.

UnitedHealthcare - PPO Standard Dental Plan

The Standard Plan is a low-cost option, which allows you and each of your covered family members to use a provider of your choice; however, you’ll receive a higher level of coverage when you choose a participating network provider. The Standard Plan includes a copay schedule that applies to the various in-network dental procedures. You do NOT have to satisfy an annual calendar year deductible if you seek services from an in-network dental provider. If you use an out-of-network provider fees are subject to Maximum Allowable Charges (MAC).

Summary of Benefits

Benefits In-Network Out-of-Network
Individual Annual Deductible $0 $50/ person
Family Annual Deductible  $0 $150/ family (applies to classes I, II and III only)
Annual Maximum $1,500 per person per calendar year $1,500 per person per calendar year
Lifetime Orthodontic Maximum $1,500 per person per Lifetime $1,500 per person per Lifetime
Waiting Period None None
Diagnostic and Preventive Services In-Network**
Plan Pays
Out-of-Network***
Plan Pays
Periodic Exam $0 90% of MAC
Radiographs (bitewings) $0 90% of MAC
Prophylaxis (Cleaning) $15 90% of MAC
Fluoride Treatment $0 90% of MAC
Basic Services
Amalgam – 2 surfaces $45 60% of MAC
Sealants $10 60% of MAC
Space Maintainers – Unilateral $100 60% of MAC
Periodontics – Maintenance $35 60% of MAC
Major Services
Deep Sedation/General Anesthesia –
each 15 minutes increments
$50 60% of MAC
Simple Extractions Periodontics $45 30% of MAC
Oral Surgery – Surgical Removal of Erupted tooth $90 30% of MAC
Endodontics

Anterior Root Canal

$265 30% of MAC

Bicuspid Root Canal

$315 30% of MAC

Molar Root Canal

$425 30% of MAC
Crowns/Onlays* – Metal Porcelain $390 30% of MAC
Inlays $295 30% of MAC
Periodontics – Scaling and Root Planing (per quadrant) $75 30% of MAC
Complete Dentures $485 30% of MAC
Partial Dentures – Resin Based $375 30% of MAC

 

Fixed Partial Dentures Pontics (Bridges)*

$375 30% of MAC
Orthodontic Services
Diagnose or correct misalignment of teeth or bite (Adult and Child) $2,100 50% of MAC

* Your dental plan provides that where two or more professionally acceptable dental treatments for a dental condition exist, your plan bases reimbursement on the least costly treatment alternative. If you and your dentist agreed on a treatment which is more costly than the treatment on which the plan benefit is based, you will be responsible for the difference between the fee for service rendered and the fee covered by the plan. In addition, a pre-treatment estimate is recommended for any service estimated to cost over $500; please consult your dentist.

**Miami-Dade County (Area 2) consist of zip codes that begin with digits 330-332, 338, 341-342 and 349. If you do not reside in a zip code that begins with these digits, please contact UnitedHealthcare Member Services at 1.877.816.3596 for more accurate in-network schedule of benefits copay.

***The benefit percentage applies to the schedule of maximum allowable charges. Maximum allowable charges are limitations on billed charges in the geographic area in which the expenses are incurred.

 

If differences exist between this Summary of Benefits and your Certificate of Coverage/benefits administrator, the certificate/benefits administrator will govern.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Why choose a UnitedHealthcare dental PPO plan?

Whether you select the Standard PPO Plan or the High PPO Plan, you can see any dentist or specialist in or outside the UnitedHealthcare national network. However, you can save money by choosing a dentist who is part of the network because network dentists agree to discount their services by 20-30% for UnitedHealthcare dental members.

Preventive care such as exams and cleanings are covered at little or no cost to you. The plan also covers Oral Cancer screenings each year for adult members. There is also a Pregnancy Dental Benefit designed to cover extra visits for dental cleanings and gum treatments, if needed, during pregnancy and the first three months after the baby is born.

Am I eligible for this coverage?

You may elect to enroll in the dental plan if you are an active, benefit-eligible employee working a minimum of 20 hours per week on a regularly scheduled basis.

Who is an eligible dependent for this coverage?

Eligible dependents for this plan include:

  • Spouse/Domestic Partner
  • Unmarried natural children, adopted children, and stepchildren to the end of the calendar year they reach age 26
  • Children older than age 26 will remain covered under this plan only if proof is submitted that he/she suffers from a physical handicap ormental retardation, provided the child remains chiefly dependent upon you for support.
  • Children of a Domestic Partner, as long as the Domestic Partner is also covered.
How do I select my dental provider?

You may select a dental provider who is part of the large national UnitedHealthcare network. Visit www.myuhcdental.com and click on Find a Dentist under Links and Tools to choose a network doctor or make changes. If you would like to keep the dentist you have under your prior plan and are now changing plans, you may maintain that same dentist provided they are part of the UnitedHealthcare network.

Who is an eligible dependent for this coverage?

Eligible dependents for this plan include:

  • Spouse/domestic partner
  • Unmarried natural children, adopted children, and stepchildren to the end of the calendar year they reach age 26
  • Children older than age 26 will remain covered under this planonly if proof is submitted that they suffer from a mental or physical handicap, provided they remain chiefly dependent upon you for support.
  • Children of a domestic partner, as long as the domestic partner is also covered.
How can I make an appointment with my dentist?

To schedule an appointment, you may call a dentist you’ve selected through the UnitedHealthcare network or any other licensed dentist on or after your effective date of coverage. Be sure to bring your ID card each time you visit your dentist.

How are my dental visits paid for?

When you see a network dentist, you don’t need to worry about claim forms. Your dentist will bill UnitedHealthcare who will pay them directly. If you see a dentist who is not part of the network, the dentist may bill you and you can then send the claim to UnitedHealthcare.

Where may I call for inquiries or additional questions?

All inquiries and questions should be directed to the UnitedHealthcare Member Services at 1.877.816.3596.

Pre-Treatment Plans for PPO Plans

It is highly recommended that prior to having dental work started; you request a pre-treatment plan or estimate, from your dentist on all treatment over $500. Should you have any questions regarding your treatment plan, you can always refer PPO plans benefits description above or call UnitedHealthcare Dental so we can ensure that you receive the maximum benefit from your dental plan.

Dental benefits can be found at www.myuhcdental.com.

The information you need is all in one place. When you sign in at www.myuhcdental.com, you can quickly find answers and complete important tasks 24 hours a day:

  • Locate a dentist
  • Review your coverage
  • Compare costs with the Treatment Cost Calculator
  • Check your dental claims
  • Get answers to the most frequently asked questions
  • Learn about oral health and dental treatment
  • Request a dental ID card

Limitations/Exclusions

UnitedHealthcare/Dental Exclusions and Limitations

Dental Services described in this section are covered when such services are:

  1. Necessary;
  2. Provided by or under the direction of a Dentist or other appropriate provider as specifically described;
  3. The least costly, clinically accepted treatment, and
  4. Not excluded as described in the Section entitled. General Exclusions.

General Limitations:

  1. PERIODIC ORAL EVALUATION Limited to two times per consecutive 12 months.
  2. COMPLETE SERIES OR PANOREX RADIOGRAPHS Limited to onetime per consecutive 36 months.
  3. BITEWING RADIOGRAPHS Limited to one series of lms per calendar year.
  4. EXTRAORAL RADIOGRAPHS Limited to two lms per calendar year.
  5. DENTAL PROPHLYAXIS Limited to two times per consecutive 12 months.
  6. FLUORIDE TREATMENTS Limited to covered persons under the age of 19 years, and limited to two times per consecutive 12 months.
  7. SPACE MAINTAINERS Limited to covered persons under the age of 19 years, limited to one per consecutive 60 months. Benefit includes all adjustments within 6 months of installation.
  8. Sealants Limited to covered persons under the age of 19 years, and once per first or second permanent molar every consecutive 60 months.
  9. RESTORATIONS (Amalgam or Composite) Multiple restorations on one surface will be treated as a single filling.
  10. PIN RETENTION Limited to two pins per tooth; not covered in addition to cast restoration.
  11. INLAYS AND ONLAYS Limited to one time per tooth per consecutive 60 months. Covered only when a filling cannot restore the tooth.
  12. CROWNS Limited to one time per tooth per consecutive 60 months. Covered only when a filling cannot restore the tooth.
  13. POST AND CORES Covered only for teeth that have had root canal therapy.
  14. SEDATIVE FILLINGS Covered as a separate benefit only if no other service, other than x-rays and exam, were performed on the same tooth during the visit.
  15. SCALING AND ROOT PLANING Limited to one time per quadrant per consecutive 24 months.
  16. ROOT CANAL THERAPY Limited to one time per tooth per lifetime.
  17. PERIODONTAL MAINTENANCE Limited to four times per consecutive 12 months following active or adjunctive periodontal therapy, exclusive of gross debridement.
  18. FULL DENTURES Limited to one time every consecutive 60 months. No additional allowances for precision or semi-precision attachments.
  19. PARTIAL DENTURES Limited to one time every consecutive 60 months. No additional allowances for precision or semi-precision attachments.
  20. RELINING AND REBASING DENTURES Limited to relining/rebasing performed more than six months after the initial insertion. Limited to one time per consecutive 12 months.
  21. REPAIRS TO FULL DENTURES, PARTIAL DENTURES, BRIDGES Limited to repairs or adjustments performed more than 12 months after the initial insertion. Limited to one per consecutive six months.
  22. PALLIATIVE TREATMENT Covered as a separate benefit only if no other service, other than the exam and radiographs, were performed on the same tooth during the visit.
  23. FULL MOUTH DEBRIDEMENT Limited to one time every consecutive 36 months.
  24. GENERAL ANESTHESIA Covered only when clinically necessary.
  25. OSSEOUS GRAFTS Limited to 1 per quadrant or site per consecutive 36 months.
  26. PERIODONTAL SURGERY Hard tissue and soft tissue periodontal surgery are limited to one quadrant or site per consecutive 36 months per surgical area.
  27. REPLACEMENT OF COMPLETE DENTURES, FIXED OR REMOVABLE PARTIAL DENTURES, CROWNS, INLAYS OR ONLAYS Replacement of complete dentures, fixed or removable partial dentures, crowns, inlays or onlays previously submitted for payment under the plan is limited to one time per consecutive 60 months from initial or supplemental placement. This includes retainers, habit appliances, and any fixed or removable interceptive orthodontic appliances.

Standard PPO Plan Exclusions

Except as may be specifically provided in the Schedule of Covered Dental Services or through a Rider to the Policy, the following are not Covered:

A. Dental Services that are not Necessary.
B. Hospitalization or other facility charges.
C. Any Dental Procedure performed solely for cosmetic/aesthetic reasons. (Cosmetic procedures are those procedures that improve physical appearance.)
D. Reconstructive surgery, regardless of whether or not the surgery is incidental to a dental disease, injury, or Congenital Anomaly, when the primary purpose is to improve physiological functioning of the involved part of the body.
E. Any Dental Procedure not directly associated with dental disease.
F. Any Dental Procedure not performed in a dental setting.
G. Procedures that are considered to be Experimental, Investigational or Unproven. This includes pharmacological regimens not accepted by the American Dental Association (ADA) Council on Dental Therapeutics. The fact that an Experimental, Investigational or Unproven Service, treatment, device or pharmacological regimen is the only available treatment for a particular condition will not result in Coverage if the procedure is considered to be Experimental, Investigational or Unproven in the treatment of that particular condition.
H. Placement of dental implants, implant-supported abutments and prostheses.
I. Drugs/medications, obtainable with or without a prescription, unless they are dispensed and utilized in the dental office during the patient visit.
J. Services for injuries or conditions paid for by Worker’s Compensation or employer liability laws, and services that are provided without cost to the Covered Person by any municipality, county, or other political subdivision. This exclusion does not apply to any services covered by Medicaid or Medicare.
K. Setting of facial bony fractures and any treatment associated with the dislocation of facial skeletal hard tissue.
L. Treatment of benign neoplasms, cysts, or other pathology involving benign lesions, except excisional removal. Treatment of malignant neoplasms or Congenital Anomalies of hard or soft tissue, including excision.
M. Replacement of complete dentures, and fixed and removable partial dentures or crowns, if damage or breakage was directly related to provider error. This type of replacement is the responsibility of the Dentist. If replacement is Necessary because of patient non-compliance, the patient is liable for the cost of replacement.

N. Services related to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), either bilateral or unilateral. Upper and lower jaw bone surgery (including that related to the temporomandibular joint). No Coverage is provided for orthognathic surgery, jaw alignment, or treatment for the temporomandibular joint.

O. Charges for failure to keep a scheduled appointment without giving the dental office 24 hours notice.

P. Expenses for Dental Procedures begun prior to the Covered Person becoming enrolled under the Policy.

Q. Fixed or removable prosthodontic restoration procedures for complete oral rehabilitation or reconstruction.

R. Attachments to conventional removable prostheses or fixed bridge work. This includes semiprecision or precision attachments associated with partial dentures, crown or bridge abutments, full or partial overdentures, any internal attachment associated with an implant prosthesis, and any elective endodontic procedure related to a tooth or root involved in the construction of a prosthesis of this nature.

S. Procedures related to the reconstruction of a patient’s correct vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO).

T. Occlusal guards used as safety items or to affect performance primarily in sports-related activities.

U. Placement of fixed partial dentures solely for the purpose of achieving periodontal stability.

V. Services rendered by a provider with the same legal residence as a Covered Person or who is a member of a Covered Person’s family, including spouse, brother, sister, parent or child.

W. Dental Services otherwise Covered under the Policy, but rendered after the date individual Coverage under the Policy terminates, including Dental Services for dental conditions arising prior to the date individual Coverage under the Policy terminates.

X. Acupuncture; acupressure and other forms of alternative treatment, whether or not used as anesthesia.

Y. Orthodontic coverage does not include the installation of a space maintainer, any treatment related to treatment of the temporomandibular joint, any surgical procedure to correct a malocclusion, replacement of lost or broken retainers and/or habit appliances, and any fixed or removable interceptive orthodontic appliances previously submitted for payment under the plan.

Z. In the event that a Non-Network Dentist routinely waives Copayments and/or the Deductible for a particular Dental Service, the Dental Service for which the Copayments and/or Deductible are waived is reduced by the amount waived by the Non-Network provider.

AA. Foreign Services are not Covered unless required as an Emergency.

AB. Dental Services received as a result of war or any act of war, whether declared or undeclared or caused during service in the armed forces of any country.
AC. Any Dental Services or Procedures not listed in the Schedule of Covered Dental Services.

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