DMO
Dental Benefits Summary
Prince George's County, Maryland
809536
Effective Date: 01-01-2023
7. Those for dentures, crowns, inlays, onlays, bridgework, or other appliances or services used for the purpose of splinting, to alter vertical
dimension, to restore occlusion, or to correct attrition, abrasion or erosion. Does not apply to CA contracts.
Your Dental Care Plan Coverage Is Subject to the Following Rules:
2. DMO members may visit an orthodontist without first obtaining a referral from their primary care dentist. In an effort to ease
the administrative burden on both participating Aetna dentists and members, Dental has opened direct access for
DMO members to orthodontic services.
(ii) as a result of accidental injuries sustained while the dependent was a covered dependent; or
(iii) for a primary care service in the Dental Care Schedule that applies as shown under the headings Visits and Exams, and X-rays and Pathology.
16. Services given by a nonparticipating dental provider to the extent that the charges exceed the amount payable for the services shown in the
Dental Care Schedule that applies.
If you need emergency dental care for the palliative treatment (pain relieving, stabilizing) of a dental emergency, you are covered 24 hours a day,
7 days a week. You should contact your Primary Care Dentist to receive treatment. If you are unable to contact your PCD, contact Member
Services for assistance in locating a dentist. Refer to your plan documents for details. Subject to state requirements. Out-of-area emergency dental
care may be reviewed by our dental consultants to verify appropriateness of treatment.
1. Under the DMO dental plan, services performed by specialists are eligible for coverage only when prescribed by the primary care dentist and
authorized by Aetna Dental. If Aetna's payment to the specialty dentist is based on a negotiated fee, then the member's copayment for the service
will be based on the same negotiated fee.
(a) during the first 31 days the dependent is eligible for this coverage, or
Any exclusion above will not apply to the extent that coverage of the charge is required under any law that applies to the coverage.
21. Services done where there is no evidence of pathology, dysfunction or disease other than covered preventive services. Does not apply to CA
contracts.
20. Services needed solely in connection with non-covered services.
19. Those for surgical removal of impacted wisdom teeth only for orthodontic reasons, unless otherwise specified in the Booklet-Certificate.
5. Those for plastic, reconstructive or cosmetic surgery, or other dental services or supplies, that are primarily intended to improve, alter or
enhance appearance. This applies whether or not the services and supplies are for psychological or emotional reasons. Facings on molar crowns
and pontics will always be considered cosmetic.
15. Those in connection with a service given to a dependent age 5 or older if that dependent becomes a covered dependent other than:
14. Those for treatment by other than a dentist, except that scaling or cleaning of teeth and topical application of fluoride may be done by a
licensed dental hygienist. In this case, the treatment must be given under the supervision and guidance of a dentist.
13. Those for general anesthesia and intravenous sedation, unless specifically covered. For plans that cover these services, they will not be
eligible for benefits unless done in conjunction with another necessary covered service.
17. Those for a crown, cast or processed restoration unless:
(a) It is treatment for decay or traumatic injury and teeth cannot be restored with a filling material; or
(b) The tooth is an abutment to a covered partial denture or fixed bridge.
18. Those for pontics, crowns, cast or processed restorations made with high-noble metals, unless otherwise specified in the Booklet-Certificate.
*This is a partial list of exclusions and limitations, others may apply. Please check your plan booklet for details.
6. Those for or in connection with services, procedures, drugs or other supplies that are determined by Aetna to be experimental or still under
clinical investigation by health professionals.
11. Those for space maintainers, except when needed to preserve space resulting from the premature loss of deciduous teeth.
10. Those for services intended for treatment of any jaw joint disorder, unless otherwise specified in the Booklet-Certificate.
8. Those for any of the following services (Does not apply to TX contracts):
(a) An appliance or modification of one if an impression for it was made before the person became a covered person;
(b) A crown, bridge, or cast or processed restoration if a tooth was prepared for it before the person became a covered person;
(c) Root canal therapy if the pulp chamber for it was opened before the person became a covered person.
9. Services that Aetna defines as not necessary for the diagnosis, care or treatment of the condition involved. This applies even if they are
prescribed, recommended or approved by the attending physician or dentist.
(i) after the end of the 12-month period starting on the date the dependent became a covered dependent; or
12. Those for orthodontic treatment, unless otherwise specified in the Booklet-Certificate.
(b) as prescribed for any period of open enrollment agreed to by the employer and Aetna. This does not apply to charges incurred:
"Patient Pays" applies to procedures provided by the member's Primary Care Dentist or approved specialty dentist.
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