United Concordia is slated to take over Tricare's dental contact starting Jan. 31, 2017, which will expand military dental benefits for active-duty families, National Guard and Reserve members and their families, according to Military.com.
Here are five takeaways:
1. The new contract expands the annual maximum benefit for users from $1,300 to $1,500.
2. United Concordia will cover Sealants at zero out-of-pocket cost.
3. Under the new contract, beneficiaries will continue to receive two free cleanings each year, and pregnant users can receive three cleanings.
4. United Concordia's five-year, nearly $2.9 billion contract is facing opposition as the contract may force some users to find new dental providers.
5. The payer said they are still working out coverage details with the federal government.
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