March 9, 2010

Make your dental plan work harder!

Dental plans are changing. There are a number of innovations in plan design that can save you money and make your plan a better value. Below are a few options that can help give you a smarter dental plan.

Evidence-Based Integrated Care Plan

More than 2,000 groups now offer Delta Dental of Wisconsin's Evidence-Based Integrated Care Plan (EBICP) option. EBICP provides expanded benefits for persons with diseases and medical conditions that have oral health implications. These benefits include increased frequency of cleanings and/or applications of topical fluoride. They address the unique oral health challenges faced by persons with these conditions, and can also play an important role in the management of an individual's medical condition.  Learn more.


Maximum Benefit Bonus
Maximum Benefit Bonus promotes wellness by rewarding enrollees who pay attention to their oral health, with an emphasis on diagnostic, preventive and simple restroative procedures. With Maximum Benefit Bonus, a portion of the member's unused annual maximum is placed in a special account that can be used in future years. Learn more.


Implant coverage
Effective January 1, 2008, implant coverage will be standard on on nonpooled fully insured group dental plans offered by Delta Dental of Wisconsin. Many groups now offer this popular benefit, which can usually be added without additional cost to the employer. Learn more.


Reduce x-ray frequency
Experts recommend that patients at a low risk for chronic diseases, such as cavities and periodontal disease, receive less frequent exposure to dental x-rays. Lower your dental plan costs and protect your employees' health. Learn more.


Increase sealant coverage
Sealants are a very effective way of reducing cavities in young people. Enhance your sealant coverage for long-term benefits on your restorative care. Learn more.

Maximum Benefit Bonus
With Dental of Wisconsin's Maximum Benefit Bonus (MBB), a portion of the member's unused annual maximum is placed in a special MBB account and can be used in future years. Learn more.

CheckUp Plus
CheckUp Plus is an option for Delta Dental of Wisconsin groups that enables enrollees to obtain diagnostic and preventive dental services without those costs applying to their plan year individual annual maximum.  Learn more.