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DENTAL (DPO or DHMO)
Susan Strong, Director (239) 337-8317

The District offers two (2) dental plans through Delta Dental and they are DPO/Indemnity and DHMO. All regular employees working at least 20 or more hours per week are eligible to purchase this voluntary benefit.

DPO/Indemnity   

  • $50 deductible per covered individual; $150 per family per Plan year (April 1 through March 31)
  • $2,000 benefit maximum per covered individual per Plan year
  • 100% - Diagnostic and Preventative Benefits
    • Not subject to $50 Plan year deductible
    • Cleanings (twice a year), x-rays
  • 80% - Basic Benefits
    • Subject to $50 Plan year deductible
    • Simple extractions
    • Fillings
    • Restore of crowns, dentures & bridges
  • 50% - Major Benefits
    • Subject to $50 Plan year deductible
    • Crowns, dentures, bridges

The DPO/Indemnity has a large list of participating dentists.  However, you are not restricted to one of the participating dentist.  Keep in mind...if you go to a non-participating dentists, you may have to pay the difference between the charged amount verses the approved amount. 

To get the most updated list providers, you may access this information from Delta Dental's website at www.deltadentalins.com (This third party website is not hosted nor endorsed by the District.) For claim status, etc.,  please contact Delta by calling  888-858-5252.  To download a claim form, click here.

  24 - Pay Period 20 - Pay Period
Employee Only            $17.50         $21.00
Employee/Spouse            $33.30         $39.96
Employee/Child(ren)            $29.60         $35.52
Employee/Family            $48.90         $58.68
The premiums listed above are per paycheck, twice a month - 15th and the last day. This is a voluntary benefit and the premiums are paid by the employee, if coverage is elected.

DHMO

  • No Claim forms to complete
  • No annual deductibles and maximums
  • Co-payments for all other services according to a schedule
  • Two (2) cleanings per plan year
  • X-rays once (1) per plan year

The DHMO plan is a restrictive plan.  You must select one (1) dentist from the provider list and use that dentist.  If you do not see the dentist you originally requested, then no benefits will be paid for any services you have rendered.  If you wish change dentists, you must first call Delta Care at 800-422-4234 to request the change. 

The DHMO providers in this area that are currently taking patients are: Fort Myers - 1) Rodolfo Putzeys,  2) Towncare Dental of Fort Myers  3) Dental Associates of Cape Coral.  4) Coast Dental have various locations throughout Lee County and 5) Great Expressions, also various locations throughout Lee County. 

For more information, you may visit Delta Care's website at www.deltadentalca.org. (This third party website is not hosted nor endorsed by the District.)

  24 - Pay Periods 20 - Pay Periods
Employee Only $10.30 $12.36
Employee/Spouse $17.70 $21.24
Employee/Child(ren) $17.75 $21.30
Employee/Family $25.15 $30.18

The premiums listed above are per paycheck, twice a month - 15th and the last day.  This is a voluntary benefit and the premiums are paid by the employee, if coverage is elected.

* = 20 Pay are for Bus Operators/Attendants;  ** = 24 Pay are for All Others

 

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