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Frequently Asked Questions

 

1. Is Union Dental Corp an additional or supplemental dental coverage?

2. Can I use Union Dental Corp after I have exhausted my benefits for the calendar year?

3. Can I verify benefits with Union Dental Corp?

4. Can any union member use Union Dental Corp Network?

5. What is the difference between a cap and a crown?

6. Is my family covered by Union Dental Corp?

7. If I belong to a DHMO how can I change to the “Fee for Service Option”?

8. Must I use one of the dentists on the Union Dental Corp network?

9. Are there any “Out of Pocket” expenses for cleanings or x-rays?

10. How do I sign up for Union Dental Corp?

1. Is Union Dental Corp an additional or supplemental dental coverage?

NO. Union Dental Corp is not an insurance company. We set up networks of dentists for the unions to provide less out of pocket costs for their members.
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2. Can I use Union Dental Corp after I have exhausted my benefits for the calendar year?

NO. We utilize the insurance that is negotiated for you by the Union and your employer. Once your benefits are exhausted you have to wait for January 1st for a new calendar year of benefits.
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3. Can I verify benefits with Union Dental Corp?

Benefits are verified directly with the insurance company that your employer provides.
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4. Can any union member use Union Dental Corp Network?

YES, as long as you opted for the "Fee for Service Option” during the Annual Open Enrollment.
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5. What is the difference between a cap and a crown?

They are both the same, but called by two different names.
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6. Is my family covered by Union Dental Corp?

YES, as long as they are insured members of your family.
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7. If I belong to a DHMO how can I change to the “Fee for Service Option”?

Contact the Human Resources Department at your place of employment and be sure to verify the effective date of the change.
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8. Must I use one of the dentists on the Union Dental Corp network?

YES, if you want to take advantage of the reduced “Out Of Pocket” expenses.
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9. Are there any “Out of Pocket” expenses for cleanings or x-rays?

All preventative dentistry, such as cleaning and x-rays are “FREE” with Union Dental Corp.
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10. How do I sign up for Union Dental Corp?

As long as you are a union member and have the “Fee for Service” option, just call one of the dentists listed on our Website or in our brochure. Tell them you are a union member and make an appointment. The dental Office will do the rest.
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