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Dental Plan Comparison Chart

This chart is intended to provide basic information about services covered by the University of Michigan Dental Plan. It is not intended to be a full description of the plans offered by the University. For additional details, refer to the Dental Plan Book (PDF).

Features of Each Option Option 1 Option 2 Option 3
    In-Network Out-of-Network  
Dentists Any dentist you choose1 Network dentist2 Any dentist you choose3 Any dentist you choose1, 3
Calendar Year Deductible $25 per person for Type B and Type C covered services $25 per person/$75 per family for Type B and Type C covered services $75 per person/$150 per family for TYpe B and Type C covered services $25 per person/$75 per family for Type B or Type C covered services
Co-Insurance/Co-Pay
Type A - Preventive Benefits
  • Oral Exams - two in a calendar year
  • Full Mouth X-rays - One in a three-year period
  • Cleanings - Two in a calendar year
  • Fluoride Treatment - One treatment per calendar year
  • Space Maintainers - Covered for children through age 19
  • Bitewing X-rays - Two sets in a calendar year
100% of usual and customary fees 100% of PPD fee schedule 80% of usual and customary fees 100% of usual and customary fees
Type B - Basic Benefits
  • Periodontics
  • Simple Extractions
  • Endodontics
  • Fillings
  • TMJ occlusal guard appliance
Subject to fee schedule after deductible4 100% of PPD fee schedule after deductible 60% of usual and customary fees after deductible 100% of usual and customary fees after deductible
Type C - Major Restorative Benefits
  • Dentures
  • Inlays
  • Gold fillings or crowns
  • Bridges
  • TMJ orthotic occlusal appliance - one appliance per lifetime
Subject to fee schedule after deductible4 50% of PPD fee schedule after deductible 40% of usual and customary fees after deductible 50% of usual and customary fees after deductible
Type D - Orthodontic Benefits (available to children through the end of the year they reach age 19) Subject to fee schedule after $50 lifetime Type D deductible; $600 lifetime maximum 50% of PPD fee schedule; no deductible; $1,000 lifetime maximum5 40% of usual and customary fees; no deductible; $1,000 lifetime maximum5 50% of usual and customary fees; no deductible; $1,000 lifetime maximum5
Calendar Year maximum per person (excluding Type D covered services) $600 combined for Type B and Type C covered services $1,000 combined for Type B and Type C covered services $1,000 combined for Type B and Type C covered services $1,000 combined for Type B and Type C covered services
Lifetime TMJ maximum per person for all TMJ-related services $1,0005 $1,0005 $1,0005 $1,0005

1 There are no discounts available for using an In-network dentist in this plan since there are no Network dentists.

2 Benefits paid are based on the discount fee schedule used by participating dentists.

3 Benefits paid are based on usual and customary fees.

4 Benefits paid are based on a very modest fee schedule.

5 $1,000 lifetime maximum, combined for all options, even if you change options from year to year.

 

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the benefits information in this site. However, if any provision on the benefits plans is unclear or ambiguous, the Benefits Office reserves the right to interpret the plan and resolve the problem. If any inconsistency exists between this site and the written plans or contracts, the actual provisions of each benefit plan will govern. The University in its sole discretion may modify, amend, or terminate the benefits provided with respect to any individual receiving benefits, including active employees, retirees, and their spouses, partners, and dependents. 

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