Option 2 is direct access to any network provider, and Option 3 is medical care accessed outside the network. All three options are available to you each time you seek medical care. If you select the Classic Plan, you will enjoy a lower premium than the Point of Service Plan. However, benefits are only provided if you access care through your primary care physician. A detailed comparison of the two plans is available in the Office of Human Resources.
Coverage becomes effective the first day of the following month.
There is not an annual open enrollment period. Refer to the SPD for further information. The plan covers basic dental exams, restorative care, cleaning services and preventatives services. It also covers more intensive and specialty dental needs including fluoride treatments, extractions, oral surgery, crowns, bridges, and spacers. The dental plan is administered by Delta Dental of Arkansas.