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Since 1954, Delta Dental’s core purpose has been the advancement of the oral health of our members and making dental coverage affordable. Over the years we have had the honor and pleasure of working with active duty, Guard/Reserve and retired military families, as well as federal employees, annuitants and their eligible family members. We have a large nationwide network of dentists, cover over 80 million smiles, a customer retention rate of over 90% and are proud and excited to support you through our Federal Employees Dental Program.

With the Delta Dental Federal Employees Program you have a choice between two great plans. Both offer free cleanings, free exams and free x-rays with no deductible when you go to a network dentist. Both plans cover the same exact procedures, but as you might expect, the High Plan covers a larger percentage of those procedures, as well as offers higher maximums and lower deductibles. There are no waiting periods in either plan other than for orthodontics , so you’ll get great coverage on your first effective date of coverage. When you see a dentist in our large, nationwide network, which you can easily find through our Dentist Search, you will guarantee yourself maximum program savings and will ensure that you’re getting high quality care. Dental insurance is all we do — we pioneered the dental insurance industry about 66 years ago and currently have more than 80 million enrollees.

Visit BENEFEDS.gov to find out eligibility requirements and enroll.

Federal employees and annuitants eligible for benefits can select Delta Dental during the Open Enrollment Season. Newly hired and newly eligible employees can enroll within 60 days after becoming eligible.

Go to BENEFEDS.gov and log in with your username and password, or click the “Sign up Now” link if you have not yet created one. Once you have signed into your BENEFEDS account choose dental coverage and then click on Delta Dental. If you don’t have internet access, call toll-free 877-888-3337. For TTY call 877-889-5680.

If you enrolled during Open Season your coverage will begin on January 1. If you are a new hire, you can enroll within 60 days after you become eligible. Your enrollment will be effective date the first day of the pay period following the one in which BENEFEDS.gov receives and confirms your enrollment.

If you are an enrollee in Delta Dental’s Federal Employee Dental Program, you do not need an enrollment card, though it assists the dental office in verifying your benefits. The dental office uses the primary enrollee’s social security number to verify your eligibility and benefits. If you would like an enrollment card you can register with our Member Portal and print one.

Outside of open enrollment season, you can add a family member to your current plan if you experience a Qualifying Life Event (QLE). For specific details, please refer to the Plan Brochure or visit BENEFEDS.gov or call 877-888-3337.

Eligible family members include your spouse and unmarried dependent children under age 22, or if you’re retired military, children up to age 21 or 23 if in college. Under certain circumstances you may continue coverage for a disabled child 22 years of age or older who is incapable of self-support. For more information on family member eligibility visit the website at www.opm.gov or contact your employing agency or retirement system.

Please keep in mind Federal Employee Dental Program rules and Federal Employee Health Benefit plan rules for family member eligibility are NOT the same.

Yes, let your dentist know that you are now enrolled in Delta Dental’s Federal Employees Dental Program. Since there are many different Delta Dental plans with different plan designs and claims addresses, you’ll want to make sure that they have the correct information. As a reminder, maximum savings are obtained when you use a network dentist. In addition, it is very important that you verify if your current dentist is part of the Federal Employee Dental Program network. View the Dentist Search to see if your dentist is in the network. If not, you can request that your current dentist join the network or select a new dentist that is in-network.

That’s a personal decision, but the data out there shows that when you have dental insurance you’re twice as likely to visit the dentist. Ultimately you save money when you visit your dentist regularly because you can prevent dental problems or treat them before they get serious and costly. The features that many of our enrollees most appreciate about our plans are the free in-network routine cleanings, exams and x-rays. Since you’re healthy, the Standard Plan is probably your best fit. You get back most of your money when you go for just routine services. Aside from providing peace of mind and financial protection should expensive dental work arise, the true benefit of having dental insurance is that it helps you get in a routine of taking good care of your teeth and gums to improve your overall health.

Delta Dental of California was selected to administer the Federal Employees Dental Program. Delta Dental of California is a specific company within The Delta Dental Plans Association that provides dental coverage to over 80 million people in the U.S. Despite the California reference, please know that this is a worldwide program and we have a large network dentists throughout the country.

Delta Dental is committed to making sure you have all the information you need to make the right decision for you and your family. If you’d like to know more about Delta Dental’s Federal Employee Dental Program, see FAQs below, email or call us at 855-410-3255. Customer service representatives are available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Eastern Time.

As an enrollee in Delta Dental’s Federal Employees Dental Program, you can actually see any licensed dentist you want to. We can still pay on your covered services, but your out-of-pocket costs and deductible will increase and your annual maximum would be lowered. That said, have you checked our dentist network recently? We have a large network, so if your dentist isn’t in the network, there are bound to be several in your area to choose from who are waiting to save you money and take great care of you. When you use a network dentist for your covered services, you don’t pay a penny for your preventive services, you never have a deductible and you pay only your copayment for other services. There are also no extra “allowed” fees when you see a network dentist, so it’s a win-win all around. Find a network dentist near you by using our Dentist Search. View the   2024 Plan Brochure (PDF, 1.29 MB) to see what qualifies as preventive, Class A services.

The Delta Dental Federal Employee Program provides very good coverage at an affordable price. If you enroll in the Standard Plan, for example, and use an in-network dentist for just your routine services, you end up getting more out of the program than you put in. Delta Dental strives to provide extremely good service to enrollees. Dental insurance is all we do and all we have ever done since we pioneered the industry 66 years ago. We currently have more than 80 million enrollees and more are signing up each day for a good reason. We hope that you join them, and us!

There is no requirement to have coverage for 5 years of service prior to retirement in order to establish or continue dental coverage into retirement, as there is with the FEHB Program. You can enroll in FEDVIP during any open season before or after you retire.

EOB is an acronym for Explanation of Benefits. You might think an EOB is a medical bill, but it actually gives you details regarding how your dental claim was processed. The EOB will also tell you what portion of a claim was paid to your dentist and for what portion of the payment, if any, you are responsible.

Important note: Delta Dental does not have a record of what you paid your dentist at the time of service. Please make sure to compare what you already paid the dentist, to what your EOB states is your full responsibility. If you paid more than what’s indicated on your EOB, then the office should refund you the difference. If you paid less than what’s indicated on your EOB, then the dental office will be sending you a bill for the balance due.

Sign into the Member Portal, click on the subscription button located at the top of the page, then select “Go Paperless.” You can download and also print from your computer. Your Dental Explanation of Benefits (EOB) Statement history will remain online for a minimum of two years plus the current year.

The best way to avoid having to file for claim reimbursement is by receiving services from an in-network dentist. Your dentist will directly submit your claims to Delta Dental. If you see an out-of-network dentist, ask for an itemized statement then simply download a   claim form (PDF, 261 KB) and take it with you to your appointment, then submit completed claims to: Delta Dental of California, Federal Government Programs, P.O. Box 537007, Sacramento, CA 95853-7007

The time it takes to process a claim depends on the type of service performed. Most claims flow through our system quickly and efficiently, with 99% being processed within 10 business days. If additional information is needed for a claim, it may take longer.

The services covered by Delta Dental’s Federal Employees Dental Program are outlined in the Plan Information section.

To get a better idea of what Plan might suit you best, we recommend watching the  video as well as consulting the Get a Plan page. There are two plans available — Standard and High, tailored specifically to meet your needs. Both plans offer the same dental benefits but have different annual maximums and out-of-pocket costs.

Delta Dental offers many different dental plans. Your previous plan may have different coverage benefits than this plan. Make sure to look at the services covered in this plan, outlined in the Plan Information section. In addition, it is very important that you visit the Dentist Search and verify your doctor is in-network.

Rates are based on your home address.

Visit our Plan Information page to view the plan brochure as well as limitations and exclusions.

The subscriber ID number is the primary enrollee’s social security number. This number should always be used when registering for the Member Portal, even if someone other than the subscriber (for example, the enrolled spouse) is registering.

International participants are able to register and access the Member Portal. With access to the Member Portal, users can print an enrollment card, check the status of a dental claim, and review any claims processed to date.

The enrollee will need to pay the overseas dentist upfront at the time of treatment. There are in-network dentists in the United States and Puerto Rico. There are no participating dentists elsewhere. The enrollee is responsible to submit   the claim (PDF, 261 KB) along with dental office treatment documentation and proof of payment. Delta Dental will then reimburse the enrollee in U.S. dollars based on the non-network allowance for covered benefits.

To confirm that your dentist is in-network for your Delta Dental plan in FEDVIP, use the Dentist Search to locate an in-network dentist near you. Note that there are different dentist networks for other Delta Dental plans, so if your dentist is not listed in the dentist directory, he or she is not in network for this program.

You may obtain care from any licensed dentist. If the dentist you use is not part of our network, benefits will be considered out-of-network. Because these providers are out of our network, we pay for services based on an out-of-network plan allowance. You are responsible for the copay percentage based on the out-of-network plan allowance, plus the difference between the allowable fee and total approved charges. If the out-of-network deductible for that service has not been met fees will be higher. If you’re currently seeing a network dentist, you’re already saving! If not, or you’re unsure, check the Dentist Search to find a dentist near you.

The installation of complete or partial removable dentures, fixed partial dentures (bridges), implants, and other prosthodontic services will be covered when replacing or repairing a pre-existing, failed prosthodontic appliance/device that was in existence prior to your Delta Dental Effective Date of Coverage. Per the missing tooth clause, initial prosthodontic services to replace natural teeth that are missing prior to your Delta Dental Effective Date of Coverage are not covered.

Maybe, although you can obtain care from any licensed dentist in the United States or overseas, using a network dentist always maximizes your out-of-pocket savings. Not only are your preventive services free when you use a network dentist, but you also never have a deductible and you are only responsible for your copayment on covered services. To locate a network dentist near you, simply use our Dentist Search.

Benefits for orthodontic treatment will be payable at 50% up to a lifetime maximum which varies, depending on the plan option under which you have coverage. 

Orthodontia services for adults (member and spouse) are only covered under our High Plan. The Standard Plan only covers dependent children receiving orthodontic services. Adult orthodontic benefits are not covered.

SmileWay®, our wellness site offers interactive oral health and wellness tools to keep your smile healthy and bright.

For High Plan Enrollees: Under the High Plan, you have an unlimited annual maximum amount for in-network benefits. If you go out-of-network for services, the annual maximum we will pay is $3,000. Any amount of your annual maximum remaining at the end of one benefit year (January 1 through December 31), whether for out-of-network or in-network care, does not roll over into the next benefit year.

For Standard Plan Enrollees: Under the Standard Plan, you are allowed an annual maximum of $1,500 for in-network benefits. The first $1,000 can be used for either in-network or out-of-network benefits. The last $500 is only available for in-network benefits. Any amount of your annual maximum remaining at the end of one benefit year (January 1 through December 31), whether for out-of-network or in-network care, does not roll over into the next benefit year.

Two cleanings are covered in a calendar year, or three if you’re a Type 1 or 2 diabetic. Use the online Consumer Toolkit^® to help you track your cleanings to date and when you’re eligible for your next one.

We don’t offer Vision coverage, but we’ve partnered with two industry leaders, Amplifon Hearing Health Care and QualSight, to offer enrollees access to significant discounts on hearing aids and LASIK services.

Find out how you can save:

• Check out amplifonusa.com/fedvip or call 1-888-852-3766 for more information on Amplifon’s hearing aid discounts.
• Visit qualsight.com/-delta-dental or call 1-855-248-2020 to learn more about QualSight’s LASIK discounts.

A Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is a tax-favored program offered by employers that allows their employees to pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. By using pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses, an FSA gives you an immediate discount on these expenses that equals the taxes you would otherwise pay on that money.

In other words, with an FSA, you can both reduce your taxes and get more for your money by saving from 20% to more than 40% you would normally pay for out-of-pocket health care and dependent care expenses with after-tax (as opposed to taxed) dollars.

FSAFEDS is the Federal Flexible Spending Account Program. Delta Dental now participates in FSAFEDS and offers paperless reimbursement of your dental claims. A Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is a tax-favored program offered by employers that allows their employees to pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. OPM offers three types of accounts: health care, limited expense health care and dependent care. FSAFEDS is the Federal Flexible Spending Account Program. Visit www.FSAFEDS.com for more information.

FSAFEDS offers three types of FSAs:

• The Health Care Flexible Spending Account (HCFSA), which can be used to pay for qualified medical costs and health care expenses that are not paid by your Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) plan or any other insurance. PLEASE NOTE: A HCFSA cannot be used to pay for any type of insurance premiums, including long-term care insurance premiums.
• The Limited Expense Health Care Flexible Spending Account (LEX HCFSA) is only available to employees who enroll in a Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program under a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). Eligible expenses are limited to dental and vision care services/products that meet the IRS definition of medical care. By using a LEX HCFSA, you can preserve the funds in your Health Savings Account to use/save for other purposes.
• The Dependent Care (Day Care) Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA), used to pay for eligible dependent care expenses such as child care for children under age 13 or day care for anyone who you claim as a dependent on your Federal tax return who is physically or mentally incapable of self-care so that you (and your spouse, if you are married) can work, look for work, or your spouse can attend school full-time.
  
  

Visit the FSAFEDS Program FAQs or www.FSAFEDS.com for more information.

Having dual coverage can be advantageous and very smart, and it often leaves you with little, or no, out-of-pocket expense. You can be in two different dental programs, so long as they’re not both FEDVIP plans. For example, you have a crown; if both plans cover it at 50%, there’s a good chance that you might not have a bill at all. You would submit to your own carrier first then your spouse’s carrier second (and vice versa if your spouse has the work done). If your other dental coverage is within your Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) plan, it is important to keep in mind that per government rules, you’ll always need to submit your claim with that carrier first and then with Delta Dental secondarily. It is your responsibility to let the dentist know if you have dual coverage so the claim can be submitted and processed correctly. You may also have dual coverage with other Delta Dental programs and the Federal Employees Dental Program. Coordinating these benefits is very simple.

When benefits are coordinated between Delta Dental and a non-Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) carrier, the maximum allowable charge may vary depending upon the contractual relationship and contracted fee between Delta Dental and non-FEHB carrier. The participant may be responsible for the difference between the combined non-FEHB and Delta Dental benefit payment and the providers’ allowable charge.

Approximately 70% of federal employees and annuitants have dental benefits through one of the Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) Plans.

• Advise your dentist if you are covered by/enrolled in a FEHB plan. The FEHB plan is primary with Delta Dental as the secondary payor.
• Provide your dentist your FEHB Plan Name and Plan Code (in most instances this information can be found on your FEHB enrollment card).
  
  

With all the proper information submitted on a claim regarding primary coverage and payment, coordination of benefits should not take any longer than processing claims without other coverage, which is approximately 10 business days.

A Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is a tax-favored program offered by employers that allows their employees to pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent care expenses not covered by your health care plan with pre-tax dollars. The money you contribute to an FSA is not subject to payroll taxes, so you end up paying less in taxes and take home more of your paycheck each year.

If you are an active employee of an Executive Branch agency, or an agency, commission, or other federal entity that has adopted the Federal Flexible Spending Account Program (FSAFEDS), you are most likely eligible to enroll for at least one of the FSAs. Some federal agencies do not participate in FSAFEDS, but may offer their own FSA program to employees. These agencies include:

• Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts (The Federal Judiciary)
• District of Columbia Government
• Farm Credit Administration
• Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation
• Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
• Federal Reserve System
• Office of the Controller of the Currency
• Office of Thrift Supervision
• The Supreme Court of the United States
  
  

For more answers to Frequently Asked Questions, visit https://www.fsafeds.com/support/faq.