Most traditional DR plans do not offer stop-loss coverage. The FDA and the American Dental Association support the concepts of self-funded dental plans such as Direct Assignment and Direct Reimbursement. They use funds allocated through dues and membership assessments to develop marketing materials to promote the two types of plans. There are no dental provider networks. Employees covered by a DA or DR plan will have an insurance card with a toll-free number.
Dentists can contact the plan administrator to determine the employees' benefits.
Some DA plans survey dentists to determine if they will accept assignment of benefits and the co-payment feature. The Florida Dental Health Foundation is a non-profit, charitable and educational organization established in 1980 by the Florida Dental Association House of Delegates. Individuals, dental organizations and corporations support the Foundation through tax-deductible contributions. A sustaining membership program is held yearly in conjunction with the FDA annual dues billing. A major gift campaign began in 1999 to raise funds through large donations and participation in special events such as silent and live auctions held in conjunction with the Florida National Dental Congress.