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Dental Coverage, Fall 2013 - Spring 2014

dental Dental coverage is included as part of the Berkeley Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP). All UC Berkeley students enrolled in SHIP automatically will receive benefits covering preventive and general restorative dental care.

Metlife is the dental insurance provider for SHIP students. Note that dental care is not provided at the Tang Center. SHIP members can select from a wide choice of local dentists, listed on the MetLife website (link will be posted soon).

Group and ID Numbers

MetLife SHIP Group plan number: Check back this summer for more details.

Dental Benefits Summary

There is a $1,000 academic year benefit maximum (August 15-August 14).

If the care is provided by a…	Dentist who is an in-network PDP Plus dentist the plan covers…	Dentist who is not an in-network PDP Plus dentist the plan covers…
Preventive and Diagnostic Services: Oral exams (2 per year) Cleanings (2 per year) Fluoride treatment X-ray Bitewing (once per year) X-ray Full mouth (once every 5 years)	100% of negotiated fees that participating dentists have agreed to accept as payment in full	80% of reasonable and customary charges
Basic Operative and Restorative Services: Fillings Simple extractions Oral surgery Periodontics Endodontics	80% of negotiated fees after a $25 annual deductible	60% of reasonable and customary charges after a $25 annual deductible. Co-payments will be higher with non-Network providers than if you use an in-Network PDP Plus dentist
Major Services Prosthodontics Inlays/onlays Crowns & cast restorations Implants	70% of negotiated fees after a $25 annual deductible	40% of reasonable and customary charges after a $25 annual deductible. Co-payments will be higher with non-Network providers than if you use an in-Network PDP Plus dentist