out-of-pocket expenses
See any dentist. The Standard dental plan allows you and your family members
to see any dentist you choose, regardless if they are in- or out-of-network. Family
members do not need to see the same dentist.
Save money. Dentists in the network have agreed to charge you 25-50% less than their regular rates. Many
of them also offer discounted fees on non-covered dental services as allowed by state law.
Avoid paperwork. When you visit a network provider, there are no claim forms to submit. Our providers
handle everything. All you need to do is make the appointment and show up.
Know what’s covered. As a smart consumer, it’s best for you to know your share of the cost up front. For
services over $200, we recommend you ask your dentist to request a pretreatment estimate from our
customer relations department. You will receive a written response showing what The Standard estimates
your dental plan would pay and the amount you would be responsible for.
Compare costs. Use the out-of-network Dental Cost Estimator
procedure in your area. Use the in-network Dental Cost Estimator to look up an in-network provider and
into your member portal to use this feature. Go to: standard.com/dental to log in)
Find out if your dentist is in-network. Visit standard.com
Nominate your dentist. If your dentist is not in our network already, it’s easy to let us know. Enrolled
members can log into The Standard member portal at standard.com/dental to nominate a provider.
Exceptional network. You will have access to one of the largest dental networks in the nation with over
583,000 access points nationally and over 15,000 access point in NC. Plus, you can visit dental providers
providers and claims will be processed by The Standard.
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