DENTAL BENEFITS

The Superior Officers Council currently sponsors three dental plans for our active members. The UnitedHealthcare National Preferred Provider (National Options PPO 10), the UnitedHealthcare DHMO (National Select Managed Care), and the Careington/ Healthplex Buy-Up Plan. The open enrollment period for dental plans starts November 1 and continues through November 30th of each year. Members who are enrolled in the Careington/Healthplex plan signed on for a two-year commitment, those members will be able to enroll in another plan when their two-year commitment is satisfied. Members can find highlighted plan information and frequently asked questions here. Please click here to view the FAQ. Members can also visit the SOC dental landing page to search for a provider, view schedule of benefits and obtain plan group numbers.

The Careington/Healthplex Buy-up plan is an enhanced member cost share plan administrated by the Healthplex with a wrap around network attached, (Careington network), allowing our members access to more participating dentists in rural areas of the country. This plan, with its low monthly premiums paid through either a payroll or pension deduction consists of over 97,000 nationwide participating dentists. Most procedures are covered at no cost when provided by an in-network dentist.



NYPD SOC Dental Plan

The UnitedHealthcare National Preferred Provider (National Options PPO 10):

  • SOC’s default premium free plan.
  • Consists of over 67,000 nationwide participating dentists to choose from.
  • Copayments for many procedures.
  • Minimal out of network reimbursement.
  • Annual family maximum of $2,000.

The UnitedHealthcare Exclusive Network Dental Plan:

  • Members can select any dentist from a network of providers for their families’ dental needs.
  • Consists of over 85,000 nationwide participating dentists to choose from.
  • Covers a wide range of procedures with little or no co-pay.
  • Implant Coverage is available, with co-pays.
  • No out of network reimbursement.
  • No annual family maximum.

The Careington/Healthplex Buy-up Plan:

  • This enhanced cost share plan has low monthly premiums paid through payroll deduction.
  • Consists of over 97,000 nationwide participating dentists to choose from.
  • Reduces member out-of-pocket costs with most procedures covered at no cost.
  • Annual maximum of $3,000 per individual.