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THIS NOVEMBER, KEY ELECTIONS OCCUR IN THE WORKPLACE, NOT JUST THE VOTING BOOTH
Fort Lauderdale, FL. - Oct. 21, 1997 - This November, approximately 170 million Americans will be doing more than casting their votes at the ballot box -- they will be electing dental health care plans offered to them by their employer. Many of the nation's employers offer open enrollment during November. That's when employees get to make certain choices that will affect their families' health coverage throughout the year.
Until recently, only the largest companies offered dental health plans. But as employers began to understand the importance of retaining good workers through quality employee benefits, dental coverage has become more mainstream.
"In the last five years, dental enrollment has almost tripled," said Claire Burchill, Vice President of PPO and Indemnity for CIGNA Dental. "Employers are adding managed dental plans to their benefit options at record rates because employees have stood up and said 'we are worth it -- we want quality dental care options.'"
It's important that people carefully select a dental plan that meets their needs. Before joining a dental plan, CIGNA Dental recommends confirming that the dental plan:
-- Covers the first visit without deductibles.
-- Provides toll-free access to claims information or benefits questions.
-- Covers preventive care.
-- Offers pre-treatment estimates for complex procedures.
-- Provides benefits nationwide.
-- Includes braces and orthodontic work.
-- Covers pre-existing conditions.
-- Pays more than 99 percent of their claims on time.
Those opting for an HMO should confirm that the plan has an extensive network of participating dentists and that the carrier examines dentists' credentials prior to acceptance into the network. According to the American Dental Association, 32 million missed work days occur every year due to dental problems. Electing a plan that offers regular preventive dental care, like that provided by CIGNA Dental, is key to reducing that number.
CIGNA Dental, a 30-year veteran in the industry, is the dental care provider for over 12 million people nationwide who participate in the indemnity, PPO and HMO dental plans. CIGNA Dental's website is located at www.cigna.com/dental.
Editor's Note: When using the above tips, please credit CIGNA Dental.
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