Non-Network Reimbursement
For services provided by a non-network dentist, Cigna Dental will reimburse according to the
Maximum Reimbursable Charge. The MRC is calculated at the 90th percentile of all provider
submit t ed amount s in the geographic area. T he dentist may balance bill up to their usual fees.
All deductibles, plan maximums, and service specific maximums cross accumulate between in
and out of network. Benefit frequency limitations are based on the date of service and cross
accumulate between in and out of network.
Calendar Year Benefits Maximum
The plan will only pay for covered charges up to the yearly Benefits Maximum, when applicable.
Benefit-specific Maximums may also apply.
T his is t he amount you must pay before the plan begins to pay for covered charges, wh en
applicable. Benefit-specific deductibles may also apply.
Pretreatment review is available on a voluntary basis when dental work in excess of $200 is
proposed.
Oral Health Integration Program
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The Cigna Dental Oral Health Integration Program offers enhanced dental coverage for
customers with certain medical conditions. T here is no additional charge to participate in the
program. Those who qualify can receive reimbursement of their coinsurance for eligible dental
services. Eligible customers can also receive guidance on behavioral issues related to oral health.
Reimbursements under this program are not subject to the annual deductible, but will be applied
to the plan annual maximum.
For more information on how to enroll in this program and a complete list of terms and eligible
conditions, go to www. m y c ign a. co m
or call customer service 24/7 at 1-800-Cigna24.
Out of network claims submitted to Cigna after 365 days from date of service will be denied.
Bitewings: 2 per calendar year.
X-rays (non-routine)
Complete series of radiographic images and panoramic radiographic images: Limited to a
combined total of 1 per 36 months.
Payable only in conjunction wit h orthodontic workup.
Cleanings
2 per calendar year for Prophylaxis; 2 per calendar year for Periodontal Maintenance procedures
following active therapy.
Fluoride Application
2 per calendar year for children under age 19.
Limited to posterior tooth. 1 treatment per tooth every 36 months no age restriction.
Limited to non-orthodontic treatment for children under age 19.
Crowns, Bridges, Dentures and Partials
Replacement every 60 months if unserviceable and cannot be repaired. Benefits are based on the
amount payable for non-precious metals. No porcelain or white/tooth-colored material on molar
crowns or bridges.
Denture and Bridge Repairs
Reviewed if more than once.
Denture Relines, Rebases and Adjustments
Covered if more than 6 months after installation.
Prost hesis Over Implant
1 every 60 months if unserviceable and cannot be repaired. Benefits are based on the amount
payable for non-precious metals. No porcelain or white/tooth colored material on molar crowns or
bridges.
Restorative
Includes Resin-based composite crown, anterior
Covered Expenses will not include, and no payment will be made for the following:
• Procedures and services not included in the list of covered dental expenses;
• Diagnostic: cone beam imaging;
• Preventive Services: instruction for plaque control, oral hygiene and diet;
• Restorative: veneers of porcelain, ceramic, resin, or acrylic materials on crowns or pontics on or replacing the upper and or lower first, second
and/or third molars;
• Periodontics: bite registrations; splinting;
• Prosthodontic: precision or semi-precision attachments;
• Procedures, appliances or restorations, except full dentures, whose main purpose is to change vertical dimension, diagnose or treat conditions of
dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), stabilize periodontally involved teeth or restore occlusion;
• At hlet ic mout h guards;
• Services performed primarily for cosmetic reasons;
• Personalization or decoration of any dental device or dental work;
• Replacement of an appliance per benefit guidelines;
• Services that are deemed to be medical in nature;
• Services and supplies received from a hospital;
• Drugs: prescript ion drugs;