You must live or work in the plan s service area to be eligible to enroll. Your cost for dental care is based on the schedule of benefits and the services you receive. The dental HMO plan cannot guarantee the participation of dentists in the plan. If your dentist stops participating, you must choose another dentist from the plan s list of participating dentists. Regardless of where you or your dependents live, you may enroll yourself and your eligible dependents in the State of Texas Dental Choice Plan, formerly called the Dental Indemnity Plan.
Most services require a calendar-year deductible and copayment.
The Dental Choice Plan does not restrict your choice of dentists. The Dental Choice Plan cannot guarantee the participation of dentists in its network. The policy year begins on the effective date of your enrollment in the Dental Choice Plan.