Simple, easy-to-understand feature offers more benefits and more smiles - NOW
HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- United Concordia Dental has
introduced Preventive Incentive(SM), a standard PPO benefit enhancement for
all group sizes that promotes good oral health. With Preventive Incentive,
all covered diagnostic and preventive services do not count toward a member's
annual plan maximum.
"Preventive Incentive is designed to provide members with a simple way to
expand their benefit dollar," said Chip Merkel, United Concordia Dental senior
vice president and chief marketing officer. "Dental benefits shouldn't be
complicated, but they should promote good oral health and help members save
money. Preventive Incentive does just that by offering a straightforward way
for members to maximize their benefits. Our innovative approach eliminates
the confusion and complication that maximum rollover programs can often
create. Simply excluding any covered Class I service from the annual plan
maximum makes Preventive Incentive easy for members to understand."
Unlike some rollover plans that may actually reward members for not using
their plan (the amount that rolls over), United Concordia Dental's Preventive
Incentive encourages members to get the routine care that they need to
maintain good oral health. Members can take advantage of the benefit feature,
without all the administrative hassles associated with rollovers, savings
accounts or benefits tracking, giving United Concordia Dental members more
benefit dollars for other services. Preventive Incentive is simple:
-- ALL covered Class I services do not count toward the annual program
maximum. -- Available to all group sizes (minimum two enrolled contracts).
-- Standard feature on United Concordia Dental PPO plans.
"Regular dental checkups are just as important to your dental health as
brushing and flossing," said United Concordia Dental's National Dental
Director Richard P. Klich, DMD. "Preventive Incentive helps members by
emphasizing the importance of regular dental office visits. In addition, it
helps them financially when additional dental treatment is needed."
"United Concordia Dental continues to take strides to ensure our members
have healthy smiles," said Dr. Klich. "This benefit feature offers more
members the opportunity to receive the treatment they need to help prevent
dental disease, which research suggests may be linked to certain systemic
medical conditions."
For more information on Preventive Incentive, producers and groups can
contact their United Concordia Dental sales executive or call 1-888-884-8224.
About United Concordia Dental
United Concordia Companies, Inc., headquartered in Harrisburg, Pa., is one
of the nation's largest dental insurers, with more than 7.7 million members
worldwide. In 2007, United Concordia Dental processed more than 13 million
claims and attained revenues of $1.3 billion. For more information about
United Concordia Dental products, visit http://www.unitedconcordia.com.
SOURCE United Concordia Dental
George Yanoshik for United Concordia Dental, +1-717-302-4251,
george.yanoshik@highmark.com; or Kurtis Shook of United Concordia Dental,
+1-717-260-6983, kurtis.shook@ucci.com
