Dental

Plan A: High Option

Plan A offers the highest level of dental coverage. This plan stresses preventive care to help you and your family avoid serious dental problems. The plan pays 100% of the covered cost (reasonable and customary charges) of preventive and basic services. It also pays 80% of the covered cost (reasonable and customary charges) of major services and orthodontia care. The maximum benefit you can receive under this plan each year is $2,000 per person.

Plan A also includes a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) feature, which gives you the option of receiving care from PPO participating dental care providers and paying less out-of-pocket.

Participating dentists agree to charge negotiated rates. These rates are typically lower than the rates charged by non-participating dentists. This means that when you visit a participating dentist, your out-of-pocket costs may be less. Here’s an example of how you might save money using a participating dentist compared to a non-participating dentist.

Here’s an Example

Let’s assume you need a major procedure that’s covered at 80%:

  Participating Dentist Non Participating Dentist
Provider’s Regular Fee $600 $600
Negotiated Fee $375 N/A
Reasonable & Customary Limit 80% of $375 = $300 80% of $500= $400
You Pay 20% of $375 = $75 $200 ($600-$400 = $200)
Savings obtained by using a participating provider: $125

NOTE: This chart is for illustrative purposes only.

To locate a participating provider in your area, visit www.cigna.com or call (800) 345-4511 to request a provider directory.

 

Click here to view Plan Option A Benefit Summary