Originally Posted by
UncleSam
I had implants last year with the Delta Dental plan that DAL offers. They balked when the periodontist filed the claim for the implants themselves, apparently because the office didn't file an advance estimate letter. Dentist's office absorbed most of that lost coverage but I paid 50%, which is the standard coverage for implants. The "teeth" were put on later and Delta Dental covered the standard 50%. I think the key is the advance letter BEFORE you have the work done.
No matter how you look at it, it's gone downhill. Had a root canal and crown done 9 years ago under old plan (80/20 split) - approx $200 out of pocket on $1000 bill. Just had the same done under new plan - over $650 out of pocket due to only 50% coverage. Have not had a problem finding quality dentists.