Are Careington Dental Savings Plans the same as an insurance plan?
No, they're a membership program that provides discounted rates on dental services through a network of participating dentists. Since this isn't insurance, there are no copays, deductibles, claims or limits on use.
A Careington Dental Savings Plan is an alternative to traditional dental insurance that helps members save on dental care through participating providers.
Can I use a dental discount plan if I have dental insurance?
Yes, a Careington Dental Saving Plan can be used as a complement to dental insurance once you've reached your annual maximum and for treatment not covered by your insurance plan, such as some cosmetic services.
Using both a dental discount plan and dental insurance can give you more opportunities to save on dental care.
How do you use a dental savings plan?
You simply choose a dentist from your dental savings plan's extensive network, make an appointment, provide your member ID number and pay the discounted rate at the time of service. There are no forms or paperwork. Your savings are immediately applied at checkout.
Using a dental savings plan is simple and allows you to receive discounted rates at participating dentists without filing any forms.
Which dentists can I choose from?
You'll choose a dentist from one of the largest nationwide networks of dental providers Careington offers. If your current dentist isn't in network, you can either switch to a participating provider or invite your dentist to join one of our networks.
You can search for participating providers before joining to find a dentist that best fits your needs and location.
Can I include my family on my dental savings plan?
Yes, Careington Dental Savings Plans allow you to include anyone living under the same roof with you, plus dependents away at college. Simply choose the Member Plus Family billing option when signing up.
Adding eligible family members can help everyone in your household access discounted dental care under one membership.
How can I use my dental savings plan as quickly as possible?
To use your Careington Dental Savings Plan right away, choose the first of the current month as your start date when you sign up. This allows you to take advantage of your dental discounts immediately. Then simply choose a participating Careington dentist and provide your member number at check-in or when it's time to pay.
Choosing the first of the current month as your start date lets you start using your dental discounts right away.
What procedures are discounted on a Careington Dental Savings Plan?
Discounted procedures include exams, cleanings, X-rays, fillings, crowns, root canals and certain orthodontic, periodontic and cosmetic treatments (like bonding and veneers). Specific discounts are determined by your chosen dental savings plan.
Review your selected Careington Dental Savings Plan for a helpful list of available discounts.
How many dental procedures are discounted on my dental savings plan?
More than 100 major and minor dental procedures are discounted through your Careington Dental Savings Plan. Savings range from 20% to 60% off the nonmember price at participating Careington general dental offices.
Participating Careington dental specialists do not work from a preset fee schedule.
With more than 100 discounted dental procedures, your plan can help you save 20% to 60% on a wide range of dental care.
Which dental procedures are not discounted by participating Careington dentists?
Participating Careington general dentists discount most major and minor dental procedures. However, lab and OSHA fees are not discounted and are the members' full responsibility. Participating Careington specialists do not follow a standard fee schedule, so the type of procedures discounted and the amount of savings vary by specialist.
Lab and OSHA fees are not discounted, and specialist procedure discounts vary by participating dental specialists.
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