You’ve maintained a healthy smile for years, but retiring doesn’t mean you have to give up dental benefits that promote good oral health. Many Medicare Advantage (MA) plans include coverage for dental care, including routine checkups, cleanings and exams, so you can receive affordable care to keep your smile healthy.

Why it’s important to keep up with your oral health

Your oral health is a vital part of your overall health and well-being. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, you’re more likely to experience oral health issues such as gum disease, tooth decay and tooth loss with age. And those with conditions like Rheumatoid Arthritis, heart disease, and diabetes are more likely to develop gum disease.

Although regular brushing and flossing are important daily routines, professional dental care helps to detect problems early or prevent them in the future. This can help you avoid more costly and complex procedures – like crowns and root canals – later.

What’s included in our dental coverage

Dental benefits are included in all Align powered by Sanford Health Plan coverage options. Because dental benefits focus on prevention, services like regular exams, cleanings and X-rays are covered at 100%.

For other comprehensive services you may need, your dental benefits reduce what you pay out of pocket by sharing the cost with you at 50%. Without a dental plan, you would be responsible for the full cost of your treatment. Align powered by Sanford Health Plan offers two types of dental plans:

Do more with dental care

With Align powered by Sanford Health Plan, you receive dental benefits through Delta Dental, the nation’s leading provider of dental benefits. Delta Dental provides quality, cost-effective coverage in all 50 states with extensive networks of participating providers.

With Delta Dental, you can save even more when you visit the dentist office through lower negotiated rates and balance billing protection. That means your dentist can’t bill you for the difference between what you’re charged and the fee paid by your dental plan.

To learn more about our all-in-one Medicare coverage, explore our Medicare Advantage guide.

Align powered by Sanford Health Plan is a PPO with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in Align powered by Sanford Health Plan depends on contract renewal. Sanford Health Plan complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex.

CMS ID Number: H8385_810-318-354_PY2023_ND-SD-IA_M, H3186_810-318-354_PY2023_MN_M

Last Updated On: 4.20.23 at 10:00 AM