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Dental Coverage




Dental Weekly Contribution Rates
Base
Our dental plan makes dental care more affordable for employees and Employee $5.35 Premier
$6.12
their families. Research suggests the health of your mouth mirrors the Employee + $11.24 $12.85
overall health of your body. Which is why we offer dental coverage spouse $9.63 $14.08
Employee +
through our insurance partner Guardian. With this coverage you will child(ren)
have broad access to in-network providers. With an expansive selection Family $17.13 $19.89
of in-network providers you have a better chance of avoiding additional
out-of-pocket exposure or “balance billing”. Balance billing is the practice Special benefit: if a
of non-network providers billing the patient for amounts exceeding the member submits at
reimbursement amount under your Guardian dental plan. When this least 1 claim and stays
happens, you are responsible for the additional amounts charged. Make under $500 a part of the

sure your dentist is in Guardian’s Network at www.guardianlife.com. Stay unused maximum will
be rolled over for use in
in-network and ensure your savings! future years
Dental Base Plan In-network Out-of-network
Annual Deductible
Individual $50
Family limit 3 per family 3 per family
Waived for Preventive Preventive
Charges Covered for You (Coinsurance)
Preventative care (e.g., cleanings) 100% 100%
Basic care (e.g., illings) 80% 80%
Major care (e.g., crowns, dentures) 50% 50%
Orthodontia Not covered Not covered
Annual maximum beneits $1,000
Dependent age limits To age 26 To age 26

We are excited to announce we are offering a second dental plan option.
The new plan features higher plan maximums and orthodontia coverage.
The following chart is a summary of the new dental plan option.

Dental Premier Plan In-network Out-of-network
Annual Deductible
Individual $50
Family limit 3 per family 3 per family
Waived for Preventive Preventive
Charges Covered for You (Coinsurance)
Preventative care (e.g., cleanings) 100% 100%
Basic care (e.g., illings) 80% 80%
Major care (e.g., crowns, dentures) 50% 50%
Orthodontia (children to age 26) 50% up to $2,000 lifetime maximum
Annual maximum beneits $2,000
Dependent age limits To age 26 To age 26

This summary of beneits is intended to be a brief outline of coverage. The entire provisions of
beneits and exclusions are contained in the Summary Plan Description (SPD). In the event of a 15
conlict between the SPD and this description, the terms of the SPD will prevail.
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