Dental Plans

DentalEssentials

New DentalEssentials plans for 2021! Starting Jan. 1, 2021, we are replacing our current plans with three new options: Preventive Plus, Enhanced and Premier. These plans fit the needs of your clients, whether they are looking for preventive maintenance or have more complex dental needs. Review the 2021 product brochures to learn about the new plan offerings. 

2021 DentalEssentials Brochure
2021 DentalEssentials Application

DentalEssentials 2021 Product Change Overview

The plan changes outlined below will be effective Jan. 1, 2021.

Three plan options available: Preventive Plus (formerly Option 1), Enhanced and Premier

• Current members may switch plans by submitting a new application.
  • Coverage will be effective the first of the month following application
  • 12-month waiting period for coverage C services will restart if moving to a plan with a higher calendar year maximum
• Options 2 and 3 will be closed options (no new sales with an effective date on or after Jan. 1, 2021)
  • Members may enroll in these plans up through Nov. 30, 2020
• Option 4 will be discontinued; members will be moved to current Option 2

The 90-day upfront premium payment on stand-alone dental applications is no longer required. Billing will be generated upon application approval and processing. Standalone DentalEssential applications should be sent via fax to 402-548-4685 or at IndContractInstallation@NebraskaBlue.com without an initial premium.

The six-month waiting period for coverage B services will be waived when the dental enrollment is submitted with a new application for a primary health product, e.g., Armor Health.

• Only applies to new dental and medical coverage with the same effective date

Agent of Record (AOR)

• AOR changes will occur with a change application (for example, the member moves from Option 2 to the Enhanced option)
• AOR changes will not be accepted without a plan change

2021 Individual Dental Rates:

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