Standard dental
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What’s new in 2024
- Nitrous oxide coverage has been added for all ages and procedures, if medically necessary
- Prefabricated porcelain/ceramic crowns on primary teeth will be covered, limited to one per patient, per tooth, per lifetime for children under 15 years of age
Standard coverage
Your dental benefits
No in-network deductibles and no waiting periods.
| 2024 plan year benefit | Benefit description | Standard dental in-network you pay | Standard dental out-of-network1 you pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | Class A. Covers two exams, two cleanings, and two2 sets of bitewing X-rays per calendar year | Nothing | 25% |
| Teledentistry.com | Class A. One oral evaluation per patient in a 12-consecutive-month period | Nothing | No benefit |
| Intermediate | Class B. Covers restorations, extractions and periodontal maintenance | 45% | 50% |
| Major | Class C. Covers root canals, crowns, bridges, dentures and periodontal surgery3 | 65% | 70% |
| Orthodontic | Class D. Covers adult and children orthodontic. No waiting periods. | 50% with $2,500 lifetime maximum | 50% with $1,500 lifetime maximum |
| Calendar year maximum | Class A, B and C services only | $2,500 per person | $2,000 per person |
Class B and C services out-of-network deductible is $25 Self Only, $50 Self Plus One and $75 Self and Family.
1 If your out-of-network dentist charges more than GEHA’s agreed-upon plan allowance for a specific service, you are responsible for the difference between the plan allowance and the out-of-network dentist’s charge plus regular coinsurance.
2 Two bitewing X-rays covered annually for members 22 and under. One set of bitewing X-rays is covered per year for members ages 23+.
3 For Standard, implants are limited to $2,500 per person per year in-network, or $2,000 per person per year out-of-network.
This is a brief description of services covered under the GEHA Connection Dental Federal plan. For a complete list of plan limitations and exclusions, please refer to the GEHA Connection Dental Federal plan brochure available online.
Included discounts
Vision discount1
Hearing aid discount1
Electric toothbrush discount1,2
Teeth whitening discount1 (box)
Medical alert system discount1
1 These benefits are neither offered nor guaranteed under contract with the FEDVIP program, but are made available to all enrollees who become members of GEHA and their eligible family members.
2 The cariPRO® premium toothbrush removes seven times more plaque than a regular brush, is completely waterproof and comes with a two-year manufacturer‘s warranty. Replacement brush heads with high-quality DuPontTM bristles are also available at this exclusive, member-only price.
Find care
Getting your dental care
For helpful instructions on how to find in-network dental care using GEHA’s Find Care tool, watch this video.
Finding your dentist
Virtual dental care
Dental Procedure Pricing tool
In-network preventive care is covered at 100%
Pre-treatment estimate
Coverage with your FEHB medical plan
Good news though! When enrolled in both a GEHA FEHB medical plan with dental coverage and a GEHA FEDVIP dental plan like your Standard plan, your provider only needs to file one claim. You are one and done, which makes it easy and speeds up claim processing. No further action is required by you or your provider.
Resources
Plan documents
| Topic |
Resource |
|---|---|
| 2024 Standard Plan Brochure | Download (PDF) |
| 2024 Standard Member Guide | Browse the e-book |
| 2024 Dental Benefits Guide | Download (PDF) |
Helpful resources
| Activity |
Resource |
|---|---|
| Create your GEHA web account | geha.com/Register |
| Complete your Coordination of Benefits form online | geha.com/DentalCOB |
| Talk with a Customer Care Representative | 877.434.2336 |
| Compare treatment costs to make the best care decision | geha.com/DentalPricing |
| Read the most frequently asked questions by GEHA members | geha.com/FAQs |
| Find a dentist or check if yours is in-network | geha.com/Find-Care |
| Nominate a dentist to join our network | geha.com/NominateDentist |
| Schedule a 24/7 virtual dental care visit | teledentistry.com/GEHA 866.256.2170 |
| Access your digital ID card and track your claims on the GEHA app | Visit the App Store or Google Play |
This is a brief description of services covered under the GEHA Connection Dental Federal plan. For a complete list of plan limitations and exclusions, please refer to the GEHA Connection Dental Federal Plan Brochure available online.