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Delta Dental Patient Direct
1. What is Delta Dental
Patient Direct?
Delta Dental Patient Direct is a dental membership
program that offers access to a network of Patient
Direct dentists who have agreed to provide
dental care at fees no higher than the Delta Dental
Patient Direct fee schedule. This is a program where
people purchase access to a network of Delta Dental
Patient Direct participating dentists. We provide
access to this network for an annual membership fee,
but you choose the dentist and your dental care program
individually. This is not insurance coverage.
2. How does it work?Dentists agree to accept up to the Delta Dental
Patient Direct fee schedule as their full fee for services
rendered. When you visit the Delta Dental Patient Direct
participating dentist of your choice, and show your
Delta Dental Patient Direct membership card at the
time of treatment, you will be charged no more than
the fee schedule for the respective service.
3. Is Delta Dental
Patient Direct insurance?No. Delta Dental Patient Direct is not
insurance.
4. How much does it cost?
Individuals pay an annual enrollment fee
of $66.00. Families pay an annual enrollment fee
of $96.00 (regardless of how many dependents are
under 23 years old).
5. How can I pay for Delta Dental Patient
Direct?
You may pay by major credit card or personal
check (allow 2-5 business days for processing).
6. How do I sign up?
To sign up, go to www.patientdirectnj.com,
or call toll free 877-TOOTH-07 (877-866-8407) to
register over the phone, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday
through Friday.
Benefit Information
1. When will I get my membership card and
other information?
Once your payment has been processed you
will receive a membership card and packet by mail
- usually within 7 to 10 days. If you do not receive
your membership card and packet within 7-10 days,
please call our Customer Service Department at 877-TOOTH-07
(877-866-8407).
2. What does the Delta Dental Patient Direct
Family Plan cost, and who does it cover?
Your annual fee of $96.00 covers you, your
spouse or domestic partner, and every dependent under
the age of 23 years old.
3. Are there any procedures that aren't covered?
Most general dental services are included,
such as routine cleanings, fillings, and x-rays,
as well as crowns, root canals, dentures and orthodontia.
To find out which services are not included, please
call 877-TOOTH-07 (877-866-8407).
Dentist Information
1. Do I have to see a Delta Dental Patient
Direct dentist?
Yes. You must see a Delta Dental Patient
Direct provider to receive services at fees no higher
than the Delta Dental Patient Direct fee schedule.
2. Can I use my New Jersey Delta Dental Patient
Direct membership in states other than New Jersey?
No. If you join Delta Dental Patient Direct in New
Jersey, you may only visit a New Jersey participating
Delta Dental Patient Direct dentist.
3. How can I find a Delta Dental Patient Direct
participating dentist?
To identify a Delta Dental Patient Direct
participating dentist in your area, please use the online
dentist search on this Web site.
4. I have already started treatment with a
dentist. Can I still sign up in Delta Dental
Patient Direct?
This program does not apply to dental treatment
which has begun prior to the date you joined Delta
Dental Patient Direct.
5. I have a treatment plan from a dentist.
Do I need to tell my dentist I have Delta Dental
Patient Direct before I begin treatment?
Yes. You will need to notify the dentist
that you have joined Delta Dental Patient Direct
before you begin treatment.
Additional Information
1. Is there a cancellation policy?
At Delta Dental of New Jersey, the customer
is the focus of our business. If you decide for any
reason you are not satisfied with your Delta Dental
Patient Direct coverage, please call the Customer
Service number on your membership card (877-866-8407).
You may obtain a complete refund within 30 days of
joining.
2. What if I have additional questions about
Delta Dental Patient Direct?
Please visit our Web site at www.deltadentalnj.com or
us call toll free at 877-TOOTH-07 (877-866-8407).
Delta Dental Patient Direct is
not an insurance product.
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