Resident and Fellow Policy ManualDental Plans:There are two options available for Strong Memorial Hospital residents and fellows. The Traditional Dental Assistance Plan is available upon appointment. This plan pays 100% of reasonable and customary charges for preventive care. Services may be rendered by any dentist. There may be additional savings if services are rendered by a Blue Shield dentist. For basic and major restorative service, payments are made according to a schedule of benefits, subject to an annual deductible of $50 per individual ($100 per family). The maximum benefit under the plan is $1,000 per calendar year for each covered individual. The University currently pays the total premium. (Blue Shield is the insurer for the Traditional Dental Assistance Plan.) The Medallion Dental Plan is offered during the open enrollment period held each fall for coverage effective the following January 1. This plan pays 100% of reasonable and customary charges for preventive care. Services may be rendered by any dentist. There may be additional savings if services are rendered by a Blue Shield dentist. In addition to paying 100% of reasonable and customary charges for preventive care, this plan provides a higher schedule of benefits in most instances subject to an annual deductible of $50 per individual ($100 per family), along with coverage for sealants up to age 16, orthodontia up to age 19 after a minimum of one year in the plan (maximum reimbursement of $500 per calendar year and $1,000 per lifetime.) Enrollment in the Medallion Dental Plan must be maintained through the entire course of the orthodontia treatment and implants (not paid for by the Traditional Dental Assistance Plan). The maximum benefit under the plan is $2,000 per calendar year for each covered individual. Residents and fellows pay a share of the premium in addition to the University’s contribution. (Blue Shield is the third-party administrator for the Medallion Dental Plan.)
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