Standard
Welcome to your dental plan page

What’s new in 2023
- No increase to premiums for 2023
- No orthodontia waiting period for children or adults
- Nitrous oxide coverage has been added (under Class C) for children ages 8 and under
- What you pay for Class D orthodontic services has increased to 50%
- Standard out-of-network orthodontic lifetime maximum is now $1,500

Standard coverage
Your dental benefits
No in-network deductibles and no waiting periods.
2023 plan year benefit | Benefit description | Standard dental in-network you pay | Standard dental out-of-network1 you pay |
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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 bitewings covered annually for members 22 and under. One set of bitewings is covered per year for adults 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 benefits & savings
Vision discount1
Hearing aid discount1
Electric toothbrush discount1,2
Teeth whitening discount1
Medical alert 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 benefits
Pre-treatment estimate
Coverage with your FEHB medical plan
Resources
Plan documents
Topic |
Resource |
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2023 Standard Plan Brochure | Download (PDF) |
2023 Standard Member Guide | Browse the e-book |
2023 Dental Benefits Guide | Browse the e-book |
Helpful resources
Activity |
Resource |
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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.