How do I get MetLife dental PPO?

How do I enroll for MetLife TakeAlong Dental? It’s easy. You can enroll online or with one of our experienced customer service representatives at 1-844-2METDEN (1-844-263-8336).

Is MetLife dental PDP a PPO?

MetLife, a provider of dental plan administration for more than 21 million people, today announced the availability of a new, expanded Dental Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) network, PDP Plus. MetLife, the largest commercial dental carrier, has been providing dental benefits for families for over 50 years.

Does MetLife offer dental insurance for individuals?

We work with MetLife to offer comprehensive dental coverage at affordable rates to individuals and their families.

What is PPO dental insurance?

PPO stands for Preferred Provider Organization. For PPO plans, an insurance company has contracts with a network of dentists who have agreed to charge certain fees for approved services. However, patients are allowed to use their benefits at any dentist, regardless of whether they are in their plan’s network.

Will MetLife dental cover implants?

Are implants covered under the plan? Yes. Implant Services are a covered expense subject to plan guidelines. Please refer to your 2021 MetLife Federal Dental Plan Brochure for a complete listing of covered implant services.

Is MetLife dental a PPO or HMO?

MetLife’s Preferred Dentist Program is a dental PPO plan. You can visit any licensed dentist, in or out of the network, and receive benefits. Find a participating dentist today atwww.metlife.com/mybenefits. Participating dentists accept these fees as payment in full for covered services.

Does MetLife cover root canals?

Crown, Denture, and Bridge Repair/Recementations Crown, Denture, and Bridge Repair/Recementations Endodontics • Root canal treatment limited to once per tooth per 24 months. Endodontics • Root canal treatment limited to once per tooth per 24 months. and prophylaxis cannot exceed four treatments in a calendar year.

Why is PPO more expensive?

PPO plans generally are more expensive than HMO plans. However, due to the pooling of people in a PPO network, fees associated with health care will be lower for participants. In other words, you will pay far less for services if you are in a PPO plan vs. not having insurance at all.

Can I get help to pay for dental implants?

What is The Cosmetic Dentistry Grants Program? The Cosmetic Dentistry Grants Program (CDG) can help with the cost of dental implants. Even tho the Cosmetic Dentistry Grants Program is not for profit, the participating volunteer dentists pay a fee for every patient they get from the program.

What is the waiting period for MetLife dental?

Is there a waiting period for services? No, there is no waiting period for major services with the exception of a 24-month waiting period for orthodontic services. Only the High Option offers Orthodontia coverage and services are limited to dependent children only up to age 19.

Does MetLife have dental insurance?

Metlife Dental specializes in providing dental insurance for groups and is currently one of the top providers of dental insurance in the country.

MetLife, including MetLife PPO, offers many dental insurance options that cover x-rays and root canal treatments. Using an in-network MetLife dentist, you get many benefits, including: a discounted fee schedule, no waiting for reimbursement, less paperwork and a professionally credentialed dentist.

What is dental PPO?

Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) programs are dental plans under which patients select a dentist from a network or list of providers who have agreed, by contract, to discount their fees. A PPO dental plan is a type of managed care plan.

What is a Preferred Dentist Program?

The MetLife Preferred Dentist Program (MetLife PDP) is a preferred provider organization (PPO) consisting of a nationwide network of dentists and specialists, who charge negotiated fees that are typically lower than the provider’s normal fee; this reduces your out-of-pocket cost.

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