Published on May 6, 2023, Updated on May 6, 2023
GEHA offers two dental plan options – High and Standard for your dependents. Both dental plans include comprehensive dental services, from preventive care to crowns, bridges and dentures. No in-network deductibles and no waiting periods for most services. GEHA plans also have worldwide coverage with a large nationwide network.
GEHA Dental coverage plans
Increase your savings and maintain flexibility with a GEHA PPO plan. From comprehensive dental insurance to lower-cost options, you have the flexibility to personalize your dental insurance for you, your kids, and your dependents. And with multiple price points, it’s easy to create a design to fit a wide range of budgets. Additionally, you can be sure that your children will receive high-quality dental care because all dentists in the network have credentials proving they meet or exceed GEHA’s requirements.
GEHA Dental Standard Plan
GEHA’s standard dental plan offers orthodontic coverage for both children and adults, with a 12-month waiting period. Includes an in-network $2,500 annual maximum benefit per person
GEHA Dental High Plan
Provides GEHA’s most comprehensive coverage for intermediate and major dental care services. Offers orthodontic coverage for both children and adults, with no waiting period. Includes an unlimited annual maximum benefit per person.
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GEHA Dental covers Retainers after Braces for kids?
Yes, braces are covered by individual and group plans offered by GEHA Dental. However, there is a maximum orthodontic coverage limit of $1,500 per dependent and a 6-month waiting period. In conclusion, if you choose a higher premium plan from GEHA Dental, braces are covered for your children.
Does GEHA Dental cover X-Rays for Children?
Yes, the GEHA Dental PPO Standard and High plan gives an estimate of 100% or full coverage for diagnostic services like bitewing x-rays and full mouth x-rays with no waiting period for your dependents. GEHA Dental PPO High plan provides coverage for bitewing x-rays twice in a calendar year for children under the age of 18 and once in 5 years for full mouth x-rays.
Does GEHA Dental cover Cleaning and Tooth Fillings for Children?
GEHA Dental Standard and High plan offer an estimate of 100% teeth cleaning coverage for children twice in a calendar year and with no waiting period. Basic dental services, such as amalgam and synthetic fillings for kids, are estimated to be 80% covered by GEHA Dental PPO High Plan with a 6-month waiting period. GEHA Dental PPO Standard plan, on the other hand, covers an estimated 50% of dental fillings for children.
Are Frenectomy, Tongue Tie and Lip Tie covered by GEHA Dental?
GEHA Dental may cover part of frenectomy, lip tie surgery or tongue tie procedure for your child if you have a PPO plan depending on your specific plan and coverage. Please give us a call to find out what might be covered for your kid’s specific situation.
For latest information, please visit: https://www.geha.com/plans/medical/dental-benefits for more details.
DISCLAIMER: This information is subject to change on behalf of the insurance company. We are providing this as an informal guide to help you determine which services at our office are covered by your insurance. For more detailed information, please see the insurance company’s website or call the customer service or member services number listed on most insurance ID cards. Updated as of 3/27/2023. The above logo & trademarks are property of GEHA Dental.