Aetna Launches New Low Cost Preventive Dental Option for Employers.-- Plan Can Cover Everyone from Children to Pre-retirees -- HARTFORD, Conn. -- Aetna (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :AET AET Aetna, Inc. AET After Extra Time AET Actual Evapotranspiration AET Alliance for Environmental Technology AET Alpha-Ethyltryptamine AET Applied Extrusion Technologies, Inc. ) announced today that it has launched Aetna Dental Preventive Care Preventive care is a set of measures taken in advance of symptoms to prevent illness or injury. This type of care is best exemplified by routine physical examinations and immunizations. The emphasis is on preventing illnesses before they occur. See also
abbr. preferred provider organization PPO Managed care Preferred provider organization, see there Infectious disease Pleuropneumonia-like organism, see there dentists on non-covered services like fillings, orthodontia or·tho·don··tia n. See orthodontics. orthodontics, orthodontia that branch of dentistry concerned with irregularities of teeth and malocclusion. and cosmetic tooth whitening tooth whitening Dentistry Any process is intended to whiten yellowed or stained teeth Complications Improperly applied, whiteners have been associated with tooth disintegration. See Cosmetic dentistry. . "This low cost plan enables employers to offer full coverage on preventive and diagnostic procedures for their employees," said Alan Hirschberg, Head of Aetna Dental. "Encouraging employees to seek early, regular dental care for themselves and their families helps ensure better oral health and overall health." Features of the plan include: * No copays on various procedures such as full-mouth X-rays, fluoride treatment for children and two cleanings within a 12-month period * No out-of-pocket expenses out-of-pocket expenses n. moneys paid directly for necessary items by a contractor, trustee, executor, administrator or any person responsible to cover expenses not detailed by agreement. when a procedure is performed by a participating Aetna dentist * The ability to choose an annual limit on benefits * Non-covered services like orthodontia and bleaching provided by participating dentists at discounted fees * Access to over 93,500 available practice locations throughout the country * Access to discount programs, including vision and fitness, available to all Aetna members "Businesses considering a voluntary plan that promotes preventive care may also find this is an ideal option for their employees," said Hirschberg. Aetna also provides dental health information through its website, Simple Steps to Better Dental Health (www.simplestepsdental.com/SS/ihtSS/r.WSIHW000/st.31819/pr.3.html), which offers articles, illustrations, interactive tools, information on dental conditions and treatments. Members can also register on Aetna Navigator[TM], Aetna's secure member website, where they can review family members also covered by the plan, check claims, review statements, request replacement ID cards and have access to member services. About Aetna Dental[R] Celebrating its fiftieth anniversary (1957-2007), Aetna Dental is one of the nation's leading providers of integrated and standalone dental products, serving 13.4 million total dental members. Aetna also offers some of the largest dental networks available in the industry today. In 2006, Aetna launched its Dental/Medical Integration program, which includes enhanced benefits and an outreach program, helping to enable consumers to achieve optimal health. Aetna is the brand name used for products and services provided by one or more of the Aetna group of subsidiary companies. The Aetna companies that offer, underwrite or administer dental benefits coverage include Aetna Health Inc., Aetna Health of California Inc., Aetna Health of the Carolinas Inc., Aetna Health of Illinois Inc., Aetna Health Insurance Company of New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , Corporate Health Insurance Company, Aetna Dental Inc., Aetna Dental of California Inc. and/or Aetna Life Insurance Company. Aetna is one of the nation's leading diversified health care benefits companies, serving approximately 34.9 million people with information and resources to help them make better informed decisions about their health care. Aetna offers a broad range of traditional and consumer-directed health insurance products and related services, including medical, pharmacy, dental, behavioral health Behavioral health was first used in the 1980's to name the combination of the fields mental health and substance abuse. As an example, an organization serving both mental health and substance abuse clients might refer to its practice as behavioral health or , group life, long-term care long-term care (LTC), n the provision of medical, social, and personal care services on a recurring or continuing basis to persons with chronic physical or mental disorders. and disability plans, and medical management capabilities. Our customers include employer groups, individuals, college students, part-time and hourly workers, health plans and government-sponsored plans. www.aetna.com |
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