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2009 OPEN SEASON IS OPEN NOW . . . We are Accepting Applications to Enroll in the Federal Employee Dental Plan and The Federal Employee Disability Insurance Program. The Enrollment Portal for the Federal Employee Dental Plan is located on THIS Web Site. You Cannot enroll in the Smile Federal Employee Dental Plan at the Benefeds Portal. You must enroll using one of the links located on THIS Web Site. ENROLL IN DENTAL PLAN CLICK HERE
FEDERAL EMPLOYEE DENTAL PLAN
GOVERNMENT DENTAL INSURANCE PLAN
NALC LETTER CARRIERS FEDERAL DENTAL AND VISION PROGRAM IS OPEN TO ALL FEDERAL EMPLOYEES INCLUDING NON POSTAL FEDERAL EMPLOYEES, FEDERAL RETIREES, SURVIVOR SPOUSES, DEFERRED ANNUITANTS AND TCC ENROLLEES
CHOOSE FROM THREE DIFFERENT PLANS
GOLD PLAN:
A comprehensive plan with a $1,500 Annual Maximum Benefit per person including Preventive, Basic and Major Services.
SILVER PLAN:
A comprehensive plan with a $1,000 Annual Maximum Benefit per person including Preventive, Basic and Major Services.
BRONZE PLAN:
A preventive plan with a $750 Annual Maximum Benefit per person including Preventive and Basic Services only offering affordable monthly rates. |
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The NALC Federal Dental Plan Allows The Freedom to Choose Any Dentist
First, you meet the $50 Calendar Year Deductible. (Maximum of three individual deductibles per family. Deductible is a combined calendar year for Classes A, B and C)
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GOLD |
SILVER |
BRONZE |
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Calendar Year Maximum (Per Person Covered) |
$1,500 |
$1,000 |
$750 |
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Preventive: Two Exams, Two Cleaning, Fluoride Space Maint. |
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Year One |
100% |
100% |
100% |
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Year Two |
100% |
100% |
100% |
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Year Three and After |
100% |
100% |
100% |
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Waiting Period |
None |
None |
None |
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Basic: X-rays, Fillings, Extractions, Oral Surgery and Gen.Anst. |
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Year One |
20% |
20% |
20% |
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Year Two |
40% |
40% |
40% |
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Year Three and After |
60% |
60% |
60% |
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Waiting Period |
None |
None |
None |
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Major: Crowns, Bridges, Dentures and Root Canals |
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Year One |
10% |
10% |
No Coverage |
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Year Two |
25% |
25% |
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Year Three and After |
50% |
50% |
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Waiting Period |
None |
None |
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Calendar Year Maximum (Per Covered Person) |
$1,500 |
$1,000 |
$750 |
Orthodontic Services are Excluded and Not Covered or included with the Gold, Silver or Bronze Plans.
For a Complete List of Covered Services in Each Class See Below
This is a brief description of the benefits, exclusions and other provisions of the policy or certificate are listed in the Master Policy Certificate #GH-112-38090. All rights reserved.
Available in 39 States: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, DE, DC, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NM, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV, WI, WY.
PLAN RATES & ENROLL HERE
Quote system is defaulted to YES and includes the Optional Vision Plan Package for an additional $5 per month and can be changed to NO if you elect not to participate in the Optional Vision Plan. The Vision Plan Benefits are optional.
VIEW OPTIONAL VISION PLAN BENEFITS HERE
When does my coverage start?
Coverage will start on the 1st of the month(at 12:00 a.m.) provided your online enrollment application and your first months premium is received prior to the 1st of the month.
What family members are Eligible?
Eligible family members include your spouse and unmarried dependant children from birth to age 19, who are living with you in a regular parent-child relationship, and for whom you can claim an exemption on your federal income tax, or to age 23 if a full-time student.
Enrollment Types: Four Tier Premium Rate Structure!
Self Only: Includes only you, you are not required to enroll your dependants in the plan.
Self Plus Spouse: Includes you and your spouse, you are not required to enroll your eligible dependant children.
Self Plus Child or Children: Includes you and your child or children for single parents or those who do not want to enroll their spouse.
Self Plus Family: Includes you and all your eligible family members.
How do I enroll in the NALC Federal Dental Plan ?
Enrollment in the NALC Federal Employees Dental Insurance Plan during the Open Season between Nov. 13 - Dec. 11. Late Enrollees, will be accepted but the coverage effective date will be the First of the Month after the receipt of the application and premium. To enroll, click on any one of the ENROLL IN THE DENTAL PLAN icons placed throughout the pages on this website which will take you to the Enrollment Portal, enter your zip code to get your rate, on the drop down menu for the Optional Vision Plan select Yes or No then select the Dental Plan Benefits Gold, Silver or Bronze you want to join. Then select the Type of Enrollment that you are applying for, Self Only - Self+Spouse - Self+Child(ren) or Full Family Coverage. The NALC Federal Employee Dental Insurance Plan offers a four-tier Premium Rate Structure and not a three-tier. At this point you would continue to the on line application and complete the application including the Name of who is applying for coverage and the other required information on the Application. To enroll On line You should have an email address, if you do not have an email address you are welcome to use ours and the information will be mailed to you after you enroll on line. Complete the on line application, then SUBMIT, and the enrollment system will give you the opportunity to change and verify as well as print a copy of your Application for your records. If you discover you made a mistake after verifying and re-submitting your application online, email us at enroll@smiledentalplan.com" rel="nofollow"> or contact us at 602-774-1558 with the corrected information. You can leave a Voice Message on our system with your correction.
What are my options to pay the monthly premium for the Federal Employee Dental Plan ?
Payroll deduction is Not available through the Government payroll. You are Not required to make payment over the Internet, you can mail your first premium if you prefer. Members can pay by Direct Monthly Paper Bill, an invoice would be mailed directly to your address each month. You can have your Credit Card or Debit Card automatically charged each month or your checking account can be drafted automatically each month. There is a One-Time $20 processing and enrollment fee included in the First Months Premium. We accept Visa MasterCard or Discover credit cards. If you elect to pay by Direct Monthly Bill and Enroll On Line using the Internet, you can charge your First Months premium by credit card or mail in a check, with the invoice you print On Line, for the First Months premium within 10 days after you Enroll On Line. Be certain to print a copy of your records after Enrolling On Line which will include a letter giving you the address to mail your Check or First Months payment along with a copy of the letter generated by the enrollment system.
For Government Employees that don't have access to a computer, they can Enroll in the Dental Plan by contacting Insurance Enrollment Services at 602-774-1558 anytime from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m Mountain Time, Monday thru Friday. General information about the Plan is also available during these hours if unable to email your request. Applications can also be requested and mailed to:
Insurance Services
515 E. Carefree Hwy.#257 Phoenix, AZ 85085
Phone: 602-774-1558
ENROLL HERE TODAY
ON LINE APPLICATION AND ISSUANCE
SAMPLE COMPETITOR SMILE NALC FEDERAL EMPLOYEE DENTAL PLAN POLICY AND COVERED DENTAL EXPENSES
The Plan Will Pay The Current Usual And Customary Charge For Dental Procedures And Services After Any Required Deductible Amount, As Shown Below.
Class A. Preventive Services Include:
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Two routine(including any initial exam)examinations of mouth and teeth per calendar year;
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Two prophylaxis (cleaning, scaling and polishing teeth) per calendar year;
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One topical fluoride per calendar year, to age 16; and
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Space maintainers to preserve space between teeth for premature loss of a primary baby tooth. This does not include use for orthodontic treatment.
Class B. Basic Services Include:
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One diagnostic x-ray, full or panoramic in any 3 year period;
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Bitewing x-rays, 2 per calendar year;
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simple extraction of teeth;
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pin retention of fillings;
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fillings of amalgam, silicate, acrylic, synthetic porcelain and composite filling materials.(restorations of mesiolingual, distolingual, mesiobuccal and distobuccal surfaces considered single surface restorations)
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antibiotic injections administered by Dentist;
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oral surgery, including postoperative care for;
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removal of teeth, including impacted teeth;
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extraction of tooth root;
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alveolectomy, alveoplasty and frenectomy;
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excision of pericoronal gingiva, exostosis, or hyperplastic tissue, and excision of oral tissue for biopsy;
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reimplatation or transplantation of a natural tooth; and excision of a tumor or cyst and incision and drainage of an abscess or cyst.
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General anesthesia and analgesic, including intravenous sedation, for oeal surgery.
Class C. Major Services Include:
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endodontic treatment of disease of the tooth, pulp, root, and related tissue, as follows:
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root canal therapy (not covered if pulp chamber was opened before covered)
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pulpotomy
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apicoectomy; and
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retrograde filling
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Periodontic Services, limited to:
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two prophylaxis following surgery per calendar year;
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root scaling and planning, once per quadrant of mouth in any 6 month period;
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occlusal adjustment, performed with surgery;
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gingivectomy, gingival curettage, and mucogingival;
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osseous surgery including flap entry and closure;
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pedical or free soft tissue grafts; and
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one appliance (night guard) in 5-year period.
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one study model in 3 year period;
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crown build up for noon-vital teeth;
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recementing inlays, onlays and crowns;
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recementing bridges;
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one repair of dentures or bridges in any 2 year period, limited to 20% of cost of replacement;
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restor services, limited to:
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gold or porcelain inlays, onlays and crowns for tooth with extensive caries or fracture that is unable to be restored with amalgam, silicate, acrylic, synthetic porcelian, or composite filling material.
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replacement of existing inlay, onlay or crown, after 5 years of the restoration initially placed or last replaced. This limitation will not apply if replacement is necessary due to the extraction of functioning natural teeth while covered'
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stainless steel crowns, and
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post and core'
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Prosthetic Services, limited to:
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initial placement of dentures or fixed bridgework (including acid etch metal bridges), when denture or bridgework includes replacement of a natural tooth extracted or lost while covered under the policy. This limitation ends after covered under the Policy for 36 months.
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replacement of dentures or fixed bridgework that cannot be repaired after 5 years from the date of placed or last replaced.
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addition of teeth to existing partial denture, only if to replace natural teeth extracted or lost while covered under the Policy. This limitation will not apply after covered under the Policy for 36 months.
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relining or rebasing of existing removable dentures, only after one year from date the denture was placed and only once in any 2 year period.
The above sample policy is a sample of the Gold Plan and The Silver Plan would be identical except the Annual Maximum benefit for Gold is $1,500 and The Silver Plan is $1,000. The Bronze Plan would not include the covered benefits listed under Class C or Major Services and the Bronze Plan has a $750 Annual Maximum. All three Dental Plans have the same Dental Expenses Not Covered Section listed Below other then the Bronze Plan which would list that Services for Class C or Major Services are not covered by the Bronze Plan. The Bronze Plan only includes Class A and Class B Services.
DENTAL EXPENSES NOT COVERED
No benefits will be paid for the expenses incurred:
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for overdentures and associated procedures.
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for charges in excess of those considered to be reasonable and customary.
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for cosmetic procedures.
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for the replacement of dentures, bridges, inlays, onlays or crowns that can be repaired or restored to normal function.
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for implants, and for:
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replacement of lost or stolen appliances;
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replacement of retainers;
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athletic mouthguards;
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precision or semi-precision attachments;
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denture duplication; or
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sealants;
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for oral hygiene instructions; and for
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plaque control;
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completion of a claim form;
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acid etch;
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broken appointments;
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prescription or take home fluoride; or
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diagnostic photographs.
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for services not completed by the end of the month in which coverage ends, unless continuation of coverage has been requested and accepted by Us.
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for procedures that are begun, but not completed.
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for services and treatment provided without charge or for which there would be no charge in the absence of insurance.
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for services in connection with war or any act of war, weather declared or undeclared, or condition contracted or accident occuring while on full-time active duty in the armed forces of any country or combination of countries.
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for a condition covered under any Worker's Compensation Act or similar law.
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that are applied toward satisfaction of a deductible, if any.
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that are generally considered by the dental profession as experimental or investigational.
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for the treatment of cleft palate and anodontia.
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for services or supplies payable under medical expense plan.
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for orthodontia, unless included by rider.
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prior to the date the Insured is covered under the Plan.
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for the diagnosis or treatment of TMJ
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for hospital services.
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for any unmarried child age 19 years of age and over unless he is dependent upon You for support, while a full-time student. A full-time student is one who is enrolled for 12 semester hours for credit in an accredited junior college, college or university. Any exception for a full-time student will end at age 23.
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during any waiting period We require, when You voluntarily end Your insurance and re-enroll at a later date. Your waiting period is 2 years and begins on the date Your coverage first ended.
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