Do You Know Using a DeltaPreferred Option® (DPO) or DeltaPremier® Dentist Can Save You Money?

It's as easy as

1. Go to your internal Delta Dental site.
2. Click on Search for a Participating Dentist.
3. Find a dentist in your area.

 

Here's an example of how you'll save with a DPO dentist:

Fee charged:

$110

DPO member dentist schedule amount:

$80

DPO discount:

$30

Delta Dental pays 90%:

$72

You pay ($80 - $72):

$8

Because the DPO dentist agrees to accept the amount listed in Delta Dental's DPO member dentist schedule, he or she cannot charge the $30 difference between the fee charged and schedule amount to the enrollee.

Here's an example of how you'll save with a DeltaPremier dentist:

Fee charged:

$110

DeltaPremier maximum plan allowance:

$100

Delta Dental pays 80%:

$80

You pay ($100 - $80):

$20

DeltaPremier dentists accept Delta Dental's maximum plan allowance as payment in full so they cannot charge the $10 difference between the fee charged and the maximum plan allowance to the enrollee.

Here's an example of what you'll pay with an out-of-network dentist:

Fee charged:

$110

Maximum Plan Allowance:

$100

Delta Dental pays 80%:

$80

You pay ($110 - $80):

$30

Because out-of-network dentists do not have agreements with Delta Dental, the amount you pay is based off of the total fee the dentist charges.

For more information, refer to your dental benefits booklet or call us at 800-323-1743.

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