SmileWay Wellness Benefits for Delta Dental Subscribers
People are becoming aware of the way that health issues can manifest in the mouth and oral health issues can exacerbate other medical conditions. With serious issues like heart disease being responsible for so many deaths in the U.S., it is becoming increasingly more important to learn how good oral health can improve your overall health.
Delta Dental offers a benefit called SmileWay Wellness for patients who have medical conditions that affect their oral health.
Not all members are eligible for SmileWay Wellness benefits. To claim these benefits, members must:
- Have a Delta Dental PPO plan
- Belong to a group that offers SmileWay Wellness Benefits
- Have chosen to opt in to the program
Members who have been diagnosed with any of the following are eligible for expanded coverage:
- Diabetes
- Heart disease
- HIV/AIDS
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Stroke
What are the benefits?
Members whose plans offer SmileWay Wellness Benefits are eligible for these added benefits each calendar or contract year:
100% coverage for one scaling and root planning procedure per quadrant
100% coverage for four of the following in any combination:
- Prpophylaxis
- Periodontal maintenance procedure
- Scaling in the presence of moderate or severe gingival inflammation
To find out if you are eligible for the SmileWay Welness Benefits, contact your plan administrator today. These benefits can help keep you both smiling and healthy!
Delta Dental – SmileWay Wellness Benefits
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