{"id":1927,"date":"2022-03-15T07:07:12","date_gmt":"2022-03-15T12:07:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthdepotassociation.com\/awa-plans\/?page_id=1927"},"modified":"2023-05-08T22:05:53","modified_gmt":"2023-05-09T03:05:53","slug":"insured-dental-benefits","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/healthdepotassociation.com\/awa-plans\/insured-dental-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Insured Dental Benefits From AWA"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-1927\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-1927-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"landingpage__row panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1927-0\" ><div id=\"pgc-1927-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1927-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"textwidget\"><p><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2983\" src=\"https:\/\/healthdepotassociation.com\/awa-plans\/wp-content\/uploads\/awa-plans\/Untitled-design-10-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<p>AWA offers several options in dental benefits. Fully-insured benefits cover basics like dental exams, cleanings, and treatment, as well as more advanced dental issues such as endodontics, periodontics, crowns, oral surgery, bridges, dentures, and orthodontics.<\/p>\n<p>Dental indemnity benefits are also available and provide coverage for preventative care such as cleanings, x-rays, and covered procedures like fillings and extractions.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the plan you choose, benefits are underwritten by either United Concordia or National Guardian Life Insurance Company, both A-rated carriers with a solid national network of providers.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1927-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce\" data-index=\"1\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">AWA Memberships with Insured Dental Benefits<\/h3><div class=\"textwidget\"><p>There are two options for insured dental benefits.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/awaplans.com\/products\/awa-dental-plus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>AWA Dental Plus<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>This fully insured dental plan pays for services and procedures based on a graduating scale of benefits percentages that increase over three years. The plan pays the highest benefit on year three, incentivizing members to maintain their dental plan.<\/p>\n<p>AWA Dental Plus also includes an orthodontic benefit for dependent children to age 19. Members have access to the Alliance Dental PPO Network, one of the largest Dental PPO Networks in the country, with more than 101,000 unique dentists at 349,000 access points nationwide. There is sure to be a network provider nearby with so many options.<\/p>\n<p>With prescription savings through the ScriptSave Rx Prescription Savings Card and an additional Vision Savings Program from Davis Vision, members find real value in AWA Dental Plus.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/awaplans.com\/products\/awa-premier-dental\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>AWA<\/strong><strong> SureSmile<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>An AWA SureSmile membership provides access to dental benefits for members and their families for preventive, basic, and major services. With three levels and a $25 annual deductible for basic &amp; major services, AWA SureSmile offers flexibility and affordability for oral health care needs. Health care discounts included with these dental benefits include access to Byte, MouthHealthy, and Oral Health Resource. Members also have access to the Bento Network, which combines two nationwide networks, meaning members can find affordable, high-quality care no matter where they live.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1927-0-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Answers to Common Questions About Dental Benefits<\/h3><div class=\"textwidget\"><p>It is normal to have questions about dental benefits and which ones are best for you. One of the ways AWA provides value to our members is by providing two plans that offer very different coverage levels, which allows each member to find something that works for their family.<\/p>\n<p>We are also available to answer your questions and help you find the right plan for your needs. Below you will find answers to some of the most common questions about dental benefits.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Do Health Benefits Include Dental Benefits? <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>It depends on the health plan. However, you should never assume that your health care plan includes dental benefits. In most cases, dental benefits are not included directly with the health plan, but a person\u2019s health plan might be bundled with dental coverage.<\/p>\n<p>The HealthCare.gov site offers a good overview of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthcare.gov\/coverage\/dental-coverage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dental coverage available in the marketplace<\/a> and various categories of dental coverage.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Why Are Dental Benefits Important?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A person who does not have any dental issues might assume that it\u2019s cheaper to pay for an exam once or twice a year than to pay monthly premiums for dental benefits. There are two things to consider if this is your plan.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1927-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1927-0-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_gform_widget gform_widget panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div class=\"landingpage__form landingpage__formdesktop panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-1927-0-1-0\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">I want more information!<\/h3>\n                <div class='gf_browser_gecko gform_wrapper gform_legacy_markup_wrapper gform-theme--no-framework' data-form-theme='legacy' data-form-index='1' id='gform_wrapper_3' ><style>#gform_wrapper_3[data-form-index=\"1\"].gform-theme,[data-parent-form=\"3_1\"]{--gform-theme-color-primary: #204ce5;--gform-theme-color-primary-rgb: 32, 76, 229;--gform-theme-color-primary-contrast: #fff;--gform-theme-color-primary-contrast-rgb: 255, 255, 255;--gform-theme-color-primary-darker: #001AB3;--gform-theme-color-primary-lighter: 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class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_1' id='input_3_1' type='text' value='' class='medium'   tabindex='1'  aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/> <\/div><\/li><li id=\"field_3_2\"  class=\"gfield gfield--type-text gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  data-js-reload=\"field_3_2\"><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_3_2' >Last Name<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_2' id='input_3_2' type='text' value='' class='medium'   tabindex='2'  aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/> <\/div><\/li><li id=\"field_3_7\"  class=\"gfield gfield--type-text field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  data-js-reload=\"field_3_7\"><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_3_7' >Business Name<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_7' id='input_3_7' type='text' value='' class='medium'   tabindex='3'   aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/> <\/div><\/li><li id=\"field_3_10\"  class=\"gfield gfield--type-select gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  data-js-reload=\"field_3_10\"><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_3_10' >Are you a...<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_select'><select name='input_10' id='input_3_10' class='medium gfield_select' tabindex='4'   aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" ><option value='Small Business' >Small Business<\/option><option value='Self-Employed' >Self-Employed<\/option><option value='Contractor' >Contractor<\/option><option value='Other' >Other<\/option><\/select><\/div><\/li><li id=\"field_3_3\"  class=\"gfield gfield--type-phone gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  data-js-reload=\"field_3_3\"><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_3_3' >Primary Contact Number<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_phone'><input name='input_3' id='input_3_3' type='text' value='' class='medium' tabindex='5'  aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><\/li><li id=\"field_3_4\"  class=\"gfield gfield--type-email gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  data-js-reload=\"field_3_4\"><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_3_4' >Email<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_email'>\n                            <input name='input_4' id='input_3_4' type='text' value='' class='medium' tabindex='6'   aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"  \/>\n                        <\/div><\/li><li id=\"field_3_5\"  class=\"gfield gfield--type-date gfield--input-type-datedropdown gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  data-js-reload=\"field_3_5\"><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label'  >Primary Applicant Date of Birth<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div id='input_3_5' class='ginput_container ginput_complex gform-grid-row'><div class=\"clear-multi\"><div class='gfield_date_dropdown_month ginput_container ginput_container_date gform-grid-col' id='input_3_5_1_container'><select name='input_5[]' id='input_3_5_1' tabindex='7'  aria-required='true'  ><option value=''>Month<\/option><option value='1' >1<\/option><option value='2' >2<\/option><option value='3' >3<\/option><option value='4' >4<\/option><option value='5' >5<\/option><option value='6' >6<\/option><option value='7' >7<\/option><option value='8' >8<\/option><option value='9' >9<\/option><option value='10' >10<\/option><option value='11' >11<\/option><option value='12' >12<\/option><\/select><\/div><div class='gfield_date_dropdown_day ginput_container ginput_container_date gform-grid-col' id='input_3_5_2_container'><select name='input_5[]' id='input_3_5_2' tabindex='8'  aria-required='true'  ><option value=''>Day<\/option><option value='1' >1<\/option><option value='2' >2<\/option><option value='3' >3<\/option><option value='4' >4<\/option><option value='5' >5<\/option><option value='6' >6<\/option><option value='7' >7<\/option><option value='8' >8<\/option><option value='9' >9<\/option><option value='10' >10<\/option><option value='11' >11<\/option><option value='12' >12<\/option><option value='13' >13<\/option><option value='14' >14<\/option><option value='15' >15<\/option><option value='16' >16<\/option><option value='17' >17<\/option><option value='18' >18<\/option><option value='19' >19<\/option><option value='20' >20<\/option><option value='21' >21<\/option><option value='22' >22<\/option><option value='23' >23<\/option><option value='24' >24<\/option><option value='25' >25<\/option><option value='26' >26<\/option><option value='27' >27<\/option><option value='28' >28<\/option><option value='29' >29<\/option><option value='30' >30<\/option><option value='31' >31<\/option><\/select><\/div><div class='gfield_date_dropdown_year ginput_container ginput_container_date gform-grid-col' id='input_3_5_3_container'><select name='input_5[]' id='input_3_5_3' tabindex='9'  aria-required='true'  ><option value=''>Year<\/option><option value='1952' >1952<\/option><option value='1953' >1953<\/option><option value='1954' >1954<\/option><option value='1955' >1955<\/option><option value='1956' >1956<\/option><option value='1957' >1957<\/option><option value='1958' >1958<\/option><option value='1959' >1959<\/option><option value='1960' >1960<\/option><option value='1961' >1961<\/option><option value='1962' >1962<\/option><option value='1963' >1963<\/option><option value='1964' >1964<\/option><option value='1965' >1965<\/option><option value='1966' >1966<\/option><option value='1967' >1967<\/option><option value='1968' >1968<\/option><option value='1969' >1969<\/option><option value='1970' >1970<\/option><option value='1971' >1971<\/option><option value='1972' >1972<\/option><option value='1973' >1973<\/option><option value='1974' >1974<\/option><option value='1975' >1975<\/option><option value='1976' >1976<\/option><option value='1977' >1977<\/option><option value='1978' >1978<\/option><option value='1979' >1979<\/option><option value='1980' >1980<\/option><option value='1981' >1981<\/option><option value='1982' >1982<\/option><option value='1983' >1983<\/option><option value='1984' >1984<\/option><option value='1985' >1985<\/option><option value='1986' >1986<\/option><option value='1987' >1987<\/option><option value='1988' >1988<\/option><option value='1989' >1989<\/option><option value='1990' >1990<\/option><option value='1991' >1991<\/option><option value='1992' >1992<\/option><option value='1993' >1993<\/option><option value='1994' >1994<\/option><option value='1995' >1995<\/option><option value='1996' >1996<\/option><option value='1997' >1997<\/option><option value='1998' >1998<\/option><option value='1999' >1999<\/option><option value='2000' >2000<\/option><\/select><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li id=\"field_3_6\"  class=\"gfield gfield--type-address gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  data-js-reload=\"field_3_6\"><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label gfield_label_before_complex'  >Address<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label>    \n                    <div class='ginput_complex ginput_container has_street has_city has_state has_zip ginput_container_address gform-grid-row' id='input_3_6' >\n                         <span class='ginput_full address_line_1 ginput_address_line_1 gform-grid-col' id='input_3_6_1_container' >\n                                        <input type='text' name='input_6.1' id='input_3_6_1' value='' tabindex='10'   aria-required='true'    \/>\n                                        <label for='input_3_6_1' id='input_3_6_1_label' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>Street Address<\/label>\n                                    <\/span><span class='ginput_left address_city ginput_address_city gform-grid-col' id='input_3_6_3_container' >\n                                    <input type='text' name='input_6.3' id='input_3_6_3' value='' tabindex='11'   aria-required='true'    \/>\n                                    <label for='input_3_6_3' id='input_3_6_3_label' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>City<\/label>\n                                 <\/span><span class='ginput_right address_state ginput_address_state gform-grid-col' id='input_3_6_4_container' >\n                                        <select name='input_6.4' id='input_3_6_4' tabindex='12'    aria-required='true'    ><option value='' selected='selected'><\/option><option value='Alabama' >Alabama<\/option><option value='Alaska' >Alaska<\/option><option value='American Samoa' >American Samoa<\/option><option value='Arizona' >Arizona<\/option><option value='Arkansas' >Arkansas<\/option><option value='California' >California<\/option><option 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