TRICARE Dental Benefit for Holders in Seoul,Korea

U.S. Dental (aka Tufts Dental )
Dr.Gina Sohn - Tufts Graduate
U.S.Dentist in Seoul / Licensed in MA, CT, NJ


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http://www.drginasohn.com
Tel : 02-553-7512 / +822-553-7512
Yongsan / Itaewon area



TRICARE Dental Program(TDP), offered by Department of Defense, provides worldwide dental coverage. TDP is a high-quality,cost-effective dental care plan for family members of all active duty personnel.
We are one of Tricare Preferred Dental Provider in Seoul area. This means we bill directly for you and your family.

Here is brief  info on how it works.

1) Who are eligible for TDP?
   If your husband(wife) or dad is on active duty, you are eligible.
   Your husband(wife) or dad is not eligible,though :-)

2) What to bring to start dental treatments?
  You can bring us your TDP card. Or, just let us know your spouse or dad's SSN.
  Then, fill out the TDP forms and sign them.

3)What are costs and fees?
   Exam & Teeth Cleaning is free 2 times a year. A year spans from May 1- to April 30.
   If you are Command sponsored, all kind of dental treatments are free up to $1300 each year.
   This amount doesn't include Exam & Cleanings. :-)

   If you are Noncommand-Sponsored, Exam & Cleanings are free 2 times per year. However,you should pay your co-shares and TDP will pay the rest up to $1300 per year. Co-shares vary from 30 - to 40 % of  the procedures.

Another note : If you are on TRICARE Retiree Program ( Delta Dental), we do not bill directly for you. Instead, you need to pay first and get refunded later. We will provide you with itemized invoices and claim forms.

These are basic details on how to benefit from TRICARE Dental Program while you are in Seoul.
Please, call us at 02-553-7512 for more detailed explanations.

Thank you ~
U.S.Dental
  

How to use CIGNA Dental insurance in Seoul.

U.S. Dental (aka Tufts Dental )

Dr.Gina Sohn - Tufts Graduate
U.S.Dentist in Seoul / Licensed in MA, CT, NJ
http://www.drginasohn.com
Tel : 02-553-7512 / +822-553-7512

Ok ~ Now, you have Cigna Dental Insurance and have wondered how it works and what percentage you have to pay for each visit.
It depends on the plan you purchased but in general, CIGNA covers most of treatments.
Here is a simple breakdown of it.

1.Teeth cleaning and check- up with x-rays.
     100% covered.
     You are entitled to have 2 cleaning and check - up services a year.
2. Fillings
     70-80% covered.
3. Extractions and other oral surgeries
    70-80% covered.
4. Root canal treatments
    70-80% covered.
5.Crowns and other prosthetic treatment
    50 % covered.
6.Braces
    50% covered.
7.Implant placement.
    It depends on your Cigna plan.

Each individual plan has it's own maximum benefit amount per calendar year.
Brace work also has a maximum amount that you can benefit from the plan and it's per a life time.

Please, call us at 02-553-7512 for more detailed explanations.

Thank you ~
US.DENTAL