Dental Benefits
Riverside Unified School District offers a choice between three different dental plans - Delta Dental Premier (PPO), Preferred Advantage (In-Network Plan), and MetLife/Safeguard (DHMO). It is recommended that you review the Dental Plan Comparison when making your decision on which plan works best for you and your family.
delta dental premier (Ppo) - nationwide coverage
The Delta Dental + Ortho PPO Plus Premier plan is a traditional "non-referral" based dental plan that allows members the freedom to choose any recognized dentist in or out-of-network. Some features of this dual-network PPO plan are:
Freedom to choose any licensed dentist
Dual Network access including Delta Dental Premier, the nation's largest dental PPO networks
Greatest potential savings when you visit a Delta Dental PPO dentist
Dental cards are not provided once a member enrolls. For more information: Where is my ID Card?
NOTE: Effective January 1, 2020, ALL benefit eligible employees who enroll in Delta Dental will receive Ortho coverage.
Preferred advantage dental plan - in-network coverage only
6 local dental groups available
Preferred Advantage "In-Network" Plan is administered by Lucent Health and specifically designed for RUSD employees and their families. This plan provides dental care services through Riverside Dental Group & Dental Associate Offices throughout the County of Riverside including and LIMITED to:
Riverside Dental Group - Magnolia
Dental Associates of Riverside - Central
Riverside Dental Group at Woodcrest
Dental Associates of Corona
Dental Associates of Moreno Valley
Oasis Family Dental - Temecula
This is an "IN-NETWORK ONLY PLAN" and enrolled members MUST use one of the dental providers listed above. You are not required to pre-select a dentist at enrollment.
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NOTE: Orthodontic coverage is included in the Preferred Advantage for $129 down payment; $129 per month for 24 months. Lab fees are not included.
Metlife (Safeguard) dhmo
Nexus 85 CA network - AVAILABLE IN CALIFORNIA ONLY
Metlife/Safeguard Dental HMO plan utilizes the Nexus 85 CA network, and provides services coordinated through a designated primary care dental group chosen from a list of contracted dental offices. This program is designed to encourage regular dental visits to maintain dental health and insure you are receiving regular preventative dental care.
There is no deductible with MetLife (SafeGuard), however, some procedures require a co-pay that you will need to pay.
*Orthodontic coverage is included in the Preferred Advantage, MetLife (Safeguard) and Delta Dental PPO plans however there is a stand-alone Orthodontic plan offered by MetLife (SafeGuard) that can be enrolled in if you choose to waive dental or if you just want orthodontic coverage.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Delta Dental Member Services/Claims: 866-499-3001 || www.deltadentalins.com
Mail Claims: P.O. Box 7736, San Francisco, CA 94120
Preferred Advantage Member Services/Claims: 888-650-6566 | www.lucenthealth.com
Safeguard (Metlife) Member Services/Claims: 800-880-1800 | www.metlife.com
Mail Claims: P.O. Box 3594, Laguna Hills, CA 92654