Change Healthcare announced a breach of HIPAA privacy and is reaching out to individuals whose personal information may have been compromised. Although this incident does not involve Delta Dental of New Jersey or Connecticut, Change Healthcare is a vendor we used and we are providing this information to help our members who might be affected.
We've made enhancements to your Delta Dental plan to better serve you and your needs. We believe everyone deserves a healthy smile!
Service/Procedure | 2023 Benefit |
2024 Benefit |
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Oral exams and evaluations | Once every 6 months | 2 per calendar year (not subject to 6 months apart) |
Cleanings/prophylaxis | Once every 6 months | 2 per calendar year (not subject to 6 months apart) |
Topical fluoride | 1 per 12 months, through age 18 | 2 per calendar year, through age 18 |
Composite fillings (white fillings) | Alternate benefit of amalgam fillings | Covered on all teeth, no alternate benefit |
Athletic mouth guards | Not a benefit | Covered benefit, through age 18 |
Occlusal guards (for bruxism) | Not a benefit | Covered benefit |
Cone Beam X-Rays | Not a benefit | Covered benefit |
Special Health Care Needs Benefit | Not a benefit | Coverage includes additional visits/consultations to the dentist prior to first treatment; up to four total dental cleanings in a Calendar Year; treatment delivery modifications, including anesthesia, that are necessary to provide dental care. Eligible members should notify their provider that their plan includes this benefit (no age limit). |