New Plans, New Choices
Anchor Dental, Anchor Dental Plus and Anchor Dental Platinum all cover basic, restorative and major restorative services as well as orthodontia. All use the same Delta Dental network. Anchor Dental is a base plan, but Anchor Dental Plus and Anchor Dental Platinum are “buy-up” options that offer even greater coverage.
New! Under the Anchor dental plans, dependents up to age 26 are eligible to enroll.
How Do the "Buy-Up" Options Work?
You can elect to pay a higher premium (co-share) to receive more dental coverage. Keep in mind, however, that the State’s contribution towards the cost of your coverage is the same regardless of whether you elect the base or either of the buy-up options.
Both buy-up options have more covered services and may be worth considering if you or your dependent may need additional dental services in 2019. For example, the Anchor Dental Platinum Plan provides orthodontia coverage for children and adults, and it also has coverage for implants.
Plan Highlights
| Anchor Dental | Anchor Dental Plus | Anchor Dental Platinum | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Deductible Per Person |
None | None | None |
| Annual Plan Maximum Per Person |
$1,500 | $2,000 | $2,500 |
| Lifetime Orthodontic Maximum Per Person | $1,500 | $2,000 | $2,500 |
| Basic/Preventive Services (e.g., exams, cleanings, x-rays, sealants, fluoride treatments) |
100% (exams, fluoride treatments covered once per year; occlusal guards and specialty consultations not covered) | 100% (exams, fluoride treatments covered twice per year; occlusal guards covered; specialty consultations not covered) | 100% (exams, fluoride treatments covered twice per year; occlusal guards covered; specialty consultations covered at 80%) |
| Major Restorative (e.g., crowns) |
80% | 80% | 80% |
| Periodontics (e.g., scaling/planing) |
50% | 80% | 100% |
| Implants | Not covered | Not covered | 50% covered up to separate $3,500 lifetime maximum |
| Orthodontia (elective braces) |
50% for children up to age 19 | 50% for children up to age 19 | 50% for children and adults; no age limit |
Plan Details
Review the Delta Dental Plan Summary to see how Anchor Dental, Anchor Dental Plus and Anchor Dental Platinum compare across specific coverages.
The How Your Delta Dental PPO Plan Works booklet provides useful information for utilizing your dental plan benefits.
Chewsi™
The State offers Chewsi™ dental to its employees for savings on dental care that may not be covered by traditional dental insurance. Chewsi is a free dental app that helps employees and their families save money on out-of-pocket dental care. The app works for all procedures. There are no limits, maximums, exclusions or claim forms to complete.
Use Chewsi when:
- You or a family member need or want a dental service that isn’t covered by your dental plan, such as sealants for children, bridges, dentures and implants, teeth whitening, adult orthodontic care, night guards and more
- You or a family member has exceeded the plan year maximum, but need additional care
- You or a family member (such as dependents over age 19 who are not full-time students, or part-time employees) do not have access to insurance
There is no cost or payroll deduction to use the app. Download Chewsi in the App Store or Google Play. Visit www.chewsidental.com to learn more.