Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What kind of
plan is this?
A.
DentaCard has
teamed up with
DenteMax to
provide this
Discount Dental
Plan that uses
the DenteMax
network of
dentists. All
network dental
offices have
agreed to use
these discounted
fees as payment
in full,
creating amazing
savings for our
plan members.
This program is
not insurance.
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Q. How do I use
the plan?
A. Present your
Membership ID#
to any
participating
dentist. Instead
of paying the
dentist's usual
fee you'll
pay the
discounted fee
instead!
Typical member
savings are
20-40% off!
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Q. How long
until I can see
the dentist
after joining
and how long
does it take to
receive my
membership card?
A. Immediately
after you sign
up you'll
receive an email
with your ID
number for
immediate use.
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Q. Who is
included under
the family
dental plan?
A. All permanent
residents of the
members
household are
included. When
signing up there
is an area to
enter all the
family members
names to be
included. Your
membership
information will
list all family
members you
enter when
signing up.
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Q. How many
times can I use
the plan?
A. You can use
the plan over
and over again
to save on every
visit for you
and your entire
family! There is
no limit on how
many times you
can use the
plan!
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Q. Can I
nominate my
dentist if they
are not in your
network?
A. Of course, a
representative
will contact
your dentist to
begin the
credentialing
process. Email
us to refer your
dentist.
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Q. What if I
want to change
my dentist?
A. With a large
network of
dental providers
changing your
dentist is as
simple as
picking one from
our extensive
network and
making an
appointment You
can change
dentists at any
time!
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Q. Do I need a
referral to see
a specialist?
A. You can visit
any
participating
specialist
without a
referral!
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Q. Can I just
use the plan for
orthodontics?
A. Yes,
orthodontics is
one of the many
reasons people
purchase our
plan.
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Q. How do I pay
my Membership
Fee?
A. Sign up
online and have
your membership
information
immediately
emailed
instantly. Pay a
one time annual
rate of just
$89.95/year for
individuals or
$129.95/year for
families. Simply
sign up through
this website or
over the phone.
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Q. Who are the
Dental Care
providers
(dentists)?
A. This plan has
assembled one of
the largest
networks of
dental providers
in the nation,
and we are
continually
adding to this
base. These
dentists are
well
established,
with successful
dental
practices.
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Q. Can I use the
plan with
ongoing dental
problems?
A. Yes! Everyone
qualifies
regardless of
existing
problems, age,
or past history!
Disclosures:
THIS PLAN IS NOT
INSURANCE. THIS IS NOT A MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN.*
This plan does not meet the minimum creditable coverage requirements
under M.G.L. c. 111M and 956 CMR 5.00. The plan provides discounts
at certain health care providers for medical services. The range of
discounts will vary depending on the type of provider and service.
The plan does not make payments directly to the providers of medical
services. Plan members are obligated to pay for all health care
services but will receive a discount from those health care
providers who have contracted with the discount medical plan
organization. You may access a list of participating health care
providers at this website. Upon request the plan will make available
a written list of participating health care providers. You have the
right to cancel within the first 30 days after receipt of membership
materials and receive a full refund. Discount Medical Plan
Organization and administrator: AMERICAN STERLING DENTAL PLANS ,
5800 LANDERBROOK DR STE 200, MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, OH 44124.
PHONE 877-333-6822
The program and its administrators have no liability for providing
or guaranteeing service by providers or the quality of service
rendered by providers. This program is not available in Montana and
Vermont. *Medicare statement applies to MD residents when pharmacy
discounts are part of program.
