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Your dental plan through The Standard allows you and
your family members to see any dentist you choose,
regardless if they are in or out-of-network. Family
members are not required to see the same dentist.
You now have two dental plan options. We have added a
for your needs. Both plans allow you to see any dentist
you choose.
The Low Plan option is designed to have a lower cost and
are:
reduced by Preventive procedures)
High Plan)
which sits on the implant) may be covered).
dentist will still conduct a visual screening as part of
The Standard utilizes the Ameritas Dental Network.
Dentists in the Ameritas Dental Network have agreed to
of them also offer discounted fees on non-covered dental
services as allowed by state law.
visit: http://www.standard.com. Click on “Find a dentist”.
You will receive a pop- up message: Click “Continue to
Ameritas”. On the provider search page, you may enter
the area you would like to search. Or click on “Additional
Filters” to search by provider name. On ‘Select a network’:
for reimbursement. Go to: www.standard.com/dental and
address on your ID card.
Yes. Premiums and NCRGEA dues must be deducted from
your NC retirement check.
with The Standard. You will receive a written response
showing what The Standard estimates your dental plan
will pay, and the amount you will be responsible for
paying.
Yes. Periodontal Maintenance is covered, in lieu of your
regular cleaning, if the member has had prior Periodontal
Therapy. If this therapy was completed before your
coverage was in effect with The Standard, your dentist
must submit the date of the Periodontal Therapy
and supporting documents. The Low plan allows 2
Periodontal Maintenance visits per year, and the high plan
allows 4.
Once your coverage is active, you will have access to your
At this site, you can: check the status of your claim, see
ID card and nominate a dental provider to the Ameritas
network.
have been paid for the current year, no deduction will be
made for dues until the month prior to your renewal date.
which is available 8 AM – 6 pm ET Mon-Friday.
/www.standard.com
/dental