Frequently
Asked Questions
Q: How does the plan work?
A: With your Dental Plan membership, you will have access to dental
providers who have agreed to offer their services at excellent
negotiated discounts from what they usually charge. For the same
quality care, you pay members-only discounted prices at the time
of service. No claim forms are needed.
Q:
How soon can I use the dental benefits?
A: Once you sign up online or over the phone, your membership
will be activated the same day. You then become eligible for all
dental benefits. All pre-existing conditions are covered, except
for orthodontic treatment in progress.
Q:
How do I enroll or sign up?
A: For your convenience, we take applications online 7 days a
week, 24 hours a day - Click here to enroll now. We use the most
sophisticated methods of encryption available so that your application
will be safely submitted via secure servers.
Q:
How much discount do members get on dental fees?
A: Members save up to 80% on preventative work (teeth cleaning,
x-rays, etc.) performed by a general dentist and 25% - 65% on
all restorative and cosmetic work (fillings, crowns, braces, etc).
Specialist fees are discounted 25%.
Q:
Are there any limits on the type of services covered?
A: There are no limits whatsoever. There are no yearly maximums.
You can go to the dentist as often as you like and always get
services you need at discounted price.
Q:
How do I find a dentist in my area?
A: A directory of providers will be mailed to all Dental Plan
members as part of your Member Information Guide. Nationwide,
there are more than 25,000 dental providers, 50,000 pharmacies,
12,000 vision care providers and 7,000 chiropractors on our plan.
Check
for Providers Online.
Q:
What if I move? What if I or someone in my household travels out
of state? Can we still use the Plan?
A: Yes, anyone covered by the Plan can use his or her Plan benefits
with all providers in our nationwide network - regardless of his
or her state of residence. AmeriPlan® providers are available
US nationwide (except Alaska), in the Virgin Islands and Puerto
Rico.
Q:
What if I want to go to a specific dentist who is currently not
within your network?
A: You will enjoy the Plan discounts only when you see a dentist
within our network. You may choose to refer your dentist to join
the AmeriPlan® network. Please email us for details. Please be
assured that all dentists currently within our network are fully
credentialed. Their offices have been inspected and comply with
AmeriPlan®'s high standards.
Q:
Is this a legitimate Dental Plan?
A: This Plan is offered by AmeriPlan® Corporation, a ten-year
old corporation headquartered in Dallas, Texas. There are over
1 million lives covered by this Plan nationwide. AmeriPlan® is
the largest and best known discount dental plan administrator
that markets its plan directly to individual consumers. AmeriPlan®
is a member in good standing with the United States Chamber of
Commerce, the American Academy of Group Dental Practices, the
National Association of Dental Plans, the National Association
of Provider Access Organizations, the Better Business Bureau of
Dallas and the Texas Retailer's Association.
Q:
How much is the dental plan membership fee?
A: Individual membership is only $11.95 per month. An entire family
membership is $19.95 per month! Family membership covers all residents
in the household including parents, children, relatives, significant
others, and all permanent residents of the household. You will
also be put on the Prescription Drug, Vision and Chiropractic
plans absolutely FREE with the Dental Plan membership. There is
a one-time only $20 application fee.
Q: Please explain your 100% satisfaction
guarantee.
A: If you use any of your AmeriPlan® benefits within thirty days
from the date you receive your membership cards and you do not
receive the promised savings, send in a
copy of your receipt from the provider, and you will receive a
full refund of membership fees.
Q: Is this dental insurance?
A: No. This is a non-insurance, reduced fee-for-service Dental
Plan. Members receive discounts based on our group's aggregated
purchasing power. The out-of-pocket payments you make to the dentist
are based on a members-only discounted fee schedule. Other advantages
of being our Dental Plan member is that there is no waiting periods,
no deductibles, no claim forms, no age limits. All pre-existing
conditions are covered except orthodontic treatment in progress.
Q: I already have dental insurance through
work. Can I still enroll for this Plan?
A: Yes, you can enroll and use this Dental Plan even if you are
a member of other Dental Insurance Plans. As an example, the additional
coverage of our Plan will help to reduce your out-of-pocket expenses
substantially when your insurance benefits have been exhausted.
See how other members have benefited.
Q: How much more do the Prescription Drugs, Vision and Chiropractic
Plans cost?
A: The Prescription Drug, Vision, and Chiropractic Plans are absolutely
FREE with the Dental Plan Membership.
Q: Who are the Dental, Prescription Drugs, Vision, and Chiropractic
Care providers? How large is your provider base?
A: Your membership welcome package will contain a directory of
the providers. Nationwide, there are more than 25,000 dental providers,
50,000 pharmacies, 12,000 vision care providers and 7,000 chiropractors
on our plan. You can check for providers online by clicking here.
Q: Will I be sent a membership information
package? What type of customer support do you offer to members?
A: Within 10 to 14 working days of receipt of your application
in Dallas, you will receive a Membership Information Guide,
Membership Identification Cards, and a Dental, Pharmacy, Vision
and Chiropractic Care Directory. All members can also access
a toll free members' support hotline with customer service representatives
who are ready to help you out.
You can
Enroll Online
for this plan and usually use it the very next day!
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