Large Group Pediatric Dental Benefit

To better align our product offerings with those in the large group market, Health New England has made a business decision to no longer offer the Altus pediatric preventive dental benefit for large employer groups. This change will take place upon renewal beginning 7/1/16. Any large groups that renew after 6/30/16 will no longer be offered the benefit.

The Altus benefit is a preventive dental benefit which covers only the following services for children under age 12:

• Initial oral examination – once per dentist
• Periodic exams – once every six months
• X-rays of entire mouth – once every 60 months or five years
• Bitewing X-rays – once every six months when needed
• Single tooth X-ray – as needed
• Routine cleaning, scaling, and polishing of teeth – once every six months
• Fluoride treatments – once every six months

Please note: the elimination of our Altus Pediatric Dental Benefit applies to large groups only who had preventive coverage for children under age 12. The Altus EHB Pediatric Dental Benefit, a different benefit package, designed for small employer groups with children under age 19 will remain in place.

As always, please feel free to reach out to your Health New England account executive with any questions or concerns. We would be happy to help.