DENTAL COVERAGE – DELTA DENTAL

MESSA dental benefit plan year change

Starting Jan. 1, 2023, the MESSA dental benefit plan year will change to a calendar year, or Jan. 1 to Dec. 31. MESSA is making the change to make it easier for members to monitor their coverage once all MESSA benefits and deductibles reset on Jan. 1 each year. Also, the dental benefit plan will coincide with the calendar year matching the MESSA medical benefits format.
The change will happen automatically so members won’t have to take any action. Meanwhile, members will continue to receive the same unmatched personal service from MESSA that they expect and deserve.

Since 1968, MESSA has offered dental coverage to supplement its health plans. Because good dental care is an essential component to a person’s overall health, MESSA dental plans fill an important need. MESSA’s dental plans are underwritten and administered by Delta Dental of Michigan, a non-profit dental care corporation known for its high-quality dental programs.

Delta Dental contracts with dentists throughout Michigan to provide high-quality care at a reasonable cost. More than 90 percent of Michigan dentists participate with Delta Dental. When you seek services from a dentist who participates with Delta Dental, the dentist will bill Delta Dental directly and your out-of-pocket costs will be limited to the deductible and co-payment for covered charges as specified in your plan. If you choose to see a non-participating dentist, you may have higher out-of-pocket costs and the dentist may not bill Delta Dental directly. For specific details on your benefits, please refer to your Delta Dental plan coverage booklet or access your Delta Dental Subscriber Page.

If you have any questions, please contact our Member Service Center at 800-336-0013 or your local field representative at 800-292-4910. We are here for you.