June 2006, Issue 9 

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Better Benefits Require Evolving, Customizing

Delta Dental's philosophy is that everyone deserves good oral health. One way we do this is by evolving to meet the changing needs of our subscribers. One important tool in this process is our claims data. By storing, tracking and analyzing data submitted on claims, we're able to spot trends, identify emerging oral health challenges and determine the effectiveness of certain treatment protocols. This knowledge allows us to modify coverage, develop new products and tailor dental benefits programs to meet the needs of our groups. 

Developing dental plans that can be customized to fit subscribers' needs is a good business practice because it helps organizations as they try to recruit new talent, retain their current workforce, or successfully execute succession plans. 

Customized dental plans also help employers meet the challenges associated with the retirement of baby boomers. Some companies are creating specialized compensation packages to persuade mature workers to stay longer, so they can mentor high-potential younger workers and stem a mass exit of institutional knowledge and leadership. 

Delta Dental is right there to support these organizations with benefit plans that can be tailored to meet the specific life-stage requirements of this influential generation of leaders.

Doing so helps us expand access to care, while also offering total compensation tools that organizations can use to preserve their own success.


Other Consultant News stories in this issue:

2005 Annual Report Published

Benefits Managers Like Submitting Eligibility on Web

Reports Show Gains in Dental Benefits

Some of Biggest Companies Turn to Delta Dental

Phyllis Romaine Retires

Staff Spotlight: Maria Dicino

Foundation Grants

Golf Classic Update

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