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Comparison Chart of Dental Insurance Plans

DR Plan
Dental HMO Plan
Dental PPO Plan
Indemnity Plan
See any dentist or specialist and have visit covered?
YES
YES
NO
NO
Complete control over benefit design and costs?
YES
NO
NO
NO
Over 90% of dental benefit dollars can go to actual care?
YES
NO
NO
NO
Any dental procedure covered by plan up to the annual dollar maximum?
YES
NO
NO
NO
Pre-existing conditions covered?
YES
NO
NO
NO
Procedures can be done without pre-authorization (no delays)?
YES
VARIES BY COMPANY
VARIES BY COMPANY
VARIES BY COMPANY
Dollars previously spent for premiums stay in employer's account and can earn interest?
YES
NO
NO
NO
Monies can remain in local community?
YES
NOT USUALLY
NOT USUALLY
NOT USUALLY

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