HAP Expands Dental Coverage to Michigan Medicare Participants |
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Written by U.S. Insurance News
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Friday, 22 February 2008 |
This dental plan is giving Medicare participants in Michigan something to smile about.
This dental plan is giving Medicare participants in Michigan something to smile about.
In response to customers wanting a single Medicare plan that covers medical, prescription, and dental benefits, Detroit-based Health Alliance Plan (HAP) and Delta Dental of Michigan have launched a dental coverage option for the region’s eligible Medicare beneficiaries. So far, more than 1,600 Medicare beneficiaries have enrolled in one of HAP’s 2008 Medicare Advantage products with the Delta Dental benefit.
Beneficiaries who enroll in HAP Senior Plus HMO or Alliance Medicare PPO plans can add coverage for dental services, including x-rays, oral surgery, fillings, crowns, and regular cleanings. An additional premium for the dental option starts at $22.20 per month.
HAP’s billing and payment system is easy for members to use; they have to make just one monthly payment to HAP for medical, prescription, and dental benefits. Under the Delta Dental plan, enrollees are free to use any dentist, but they receive additional savings by choosing dentists who participate with the Delta Dental PPO network.
HAP has more than 28,200 Medicare Advantage members, with at least 22,800 in the HAP Senior Plus HMO; 1,600 in the Alliance Medicare PPO; and 3,700 in the Alliance Medicare Rx prescription drug plan.
“We appreciate the opportunity to work with HAP to bring dental coverage to Michigan’s Medicare beneficiaries,” said Charles D. Floyd, executive vice president of Sales, Actuarial, and Underwriting for Delta Dental. “HAP and Delta Dental are committed to helping seniors take good care of their total health.”
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