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National General Intermediate Dental Plan

National General Intermediate Dental Plan Dental Insurance for Seniors in California

Indemnity Plan
$32.50/Mo
National General senior dental plan for people with Medicare
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Rating:National General A.M. Best rating.
Premium: from $32.50/mo*
Deductible:N/A
Coverage:$1,000 Benefit
Plan Type:Indemnity
Benefits:National General Intermediate Dental Plan Dental Plan 1007-002 Summary of Benefits for California

*Premiums vary based on regional pricing.

About National General Intermediate Dental Plan for California Medicare Beneficiaries

National General Intermediate Dental Plan is a Dental Indemnity plan available to California seniors with Medicare. This type of plan is also known as a fee-for-service or traditional plan. In almost all cases this type of plan allows you the freedom to visit any dentist you wish, without a referrals.

Be aware that some indemnity plans require you to obtain pre-authorization for certain procedures. After you have paid your annual deductible, you will typically pay a percentage of usual, customary and reasonable (UCR) or usual and customary (U&C) rates. This applies to all covered services.

The monthly premium with the National General Intermediate Dental Plan plan starts at about $32.50. This is an estimated rate for a 65 year old woman living in California that does not use tobacco. This is an insurance product, so you'll need to get a quote to get the exact cost for your situation.

Plan Benefits

The following table lists the standardized core benefits with this plan. National General Intermediate Dental Plan may have additional coverages and benefits listed in the plan brochure (downloadable pdf).

Benefit Coverage
Dental Plan Type:Indemnity
Co-insurance:N/A
Annual Deductible:N/A
Max Benefit:$1,000 Benefit
Cleanings:Included in preventative benefit.
No waiting period
Topical Fluoride:Included in preventative benefit.
No waiting period
Sealant:Included in preventative benefit.
No waiting period
Fillings & Restorative Dentistry:Plan pays $90 - $375 per-service; Payment is 50% of the per-service benefit in the first policy year. After the first year, you receive 100% of the per-service benefit.
No waiting period
X-Rays:Included in preventative benefit.
No waiting period
Oral Surgery:Not Covered
Discount Services available with Careington Discount Card
Tooth Extractions:Plan pays $80 - $100 per-service; Payment is 50% of the per-service benefit in the first policy year. After the first year, you receive 100% of the per-service benefit.
No waiting period
Crowns:Not Covered
Discount Services available with Careington Discount Card
Root Canals:Not Covered
Discount Services available with Careington Discount Card
Periodontics:Not Covered
Discount Services available with Careington Discount Card
Dentures:Not Covered
Discount Services available with Careington Discount Card
Bridges:Not Covered
Discount Services available with Careington Discount Card
Endodontics:Not Covered
Discount Services available with Careington Discount Card

Contact National General

For more information about this plan, download the Summary of Benefits National General Intermediate Dental Plan Dental Plan 1007-002 Summary of Benefits for California, call, or visit their website.

Here's their contact information:

  • New Member Services: 888-781-0585
  • National General Website

Compare Plans

We recommend comparing National General Intermediate Dental Plan with these quality California dental plans:

  • Spirit Dental Network 1200/2500/3500 Plan
  • Aetna Vital Savings Dental Discount Plan

Availability

National General Intermediate Dental Plan is available in Los Angeles, Long Beach, Anaheim, San Francisco, Oakland, Hayward, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ontario, San Diego, Carlsbad, Chula Vista, Sacramento, Roseville, San Jose, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Fresno, Bakersfield, Oxnard, Thousand Oaks, Ventura, Sonoma, Napa, Stockton, Irvine, and most other cities and towns in California.

The dental plan information on MedicareWire is maintained by David Bynon and was last updated on May 23, 2023.

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