We make it easy to offer dental benefits tailored for you and your employees. And, our large network of dentists means employees have choice in who they see.
Personalizing group dental insurance based on your company’s needs is easy with Principal dental insurance. Insurance doesn’t need to be complicated. Here are a few questions to think about when determining the type of coverage that’s right for you and your employees:
You can choose to pay for all, part, or none of the premium with Principal dental insurance. If your budget is tight, employees could pick up the entire cost of premium with voluntary dental insurance.
We offer Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) designs in all states.
Pre-paid and Dental Health Maintenance Organization (DHMO) designs are available in select states. Additional options may be available in your state.
You select from a wide range of deductibles, coinsurance, and maximums options. Each selection influences the bottom line. For example, a higher deductible comes with a lower premium but more out-of-pocket cost for employees. Only you can determine what’s right for your company.
We have one of the largest dental provider networks in the country for your employees’ benefit.
What’s that mean? If you switch to Principal from another carrier, it’s likely fewer employees will need to change their dentists.
It’s no secret that medical care without insurance can be costly. Dental care can be similar. Dental insurance helps pay for all—or a portion—of the costs associated with dental care, from routine cleanings to root canals.
Many employees consider group dental insurance an essential part of their benefits package. As one of the most used group benefits, dental insurance can be a worthwhile investment for helping to attract and retain great talent.
Access to dental insurance also helps employees manage their out-of-pocket costs—and being covered makes it more likely they’ll visit the dentist regularly. That routine, preventive care helps employees avoid dental issues down the road.
Most dental insurance divides dental care into three service categories: preventive, basic, and major. The service category determines the percentage of the cost insurance covers. For example, insurance may pay 80% of the cost of a service considered basic care, and the patient would pay for the remaining 20% of the cost.
With Principal dental insurance, routine exams and cleanings are considered preventive care and are covered at 100%—that means the patient may not pay anything for those services. Fillings are an example of basic service, and bridges are an example of major care. For basic and major care, insurance covers a percentage of the cost, and the patient is responsible for the remaining cost.
From comprehensive dental insurance to lower-cost options, you have the flexibility to personalize your dental insurance for you and your employees. And with multiple price points, it’s easy to create a design to fit a wide range of budgets.
Principal dental insurance offers:
Employees and their dependents can call a free, confidential emotional health support line
24 hours a day, 7 days a week to reach licensed behavioral health clinicians who can provide emotional support, tips for healthy coping, and referrals to local resources.
Talk to your financial professional about offering group dental insurance. And, consider combining group dental insurance with group vision insurance to offer a more comprehensive benefits package.
See how your benefits compare to what other organizations of your size, industry, and region offer their employees.
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This service is not part of the insurance contract and may be changed or discontinued at any time. Principal is not liable for products and services provided by third parties. Not available with group life or dental policies issued in New York.
This is an overview of the benefits dental insurance provides, but there are limitations and exclusions. Principal reimburses for services performed via teledentistry on the same basis as if the services are performed in a traditional office setting. However, we don’t cover the charges for the technology used to perform teledentistry. For Arizona residents, see dental insurance limitations and exclusions. For California residents, see language assistance notice (PDF) and nondiscrimination notice (PDF). For Colorado residents, see the Network Access Plan (PDF). For West Virginia residents, see the Network Access Plan (PDF). For cost and coverage details, contact your Principal representative. Zelis is not a member of the Principal Financial Group ® . Data for both Principal and any competitors is obtained from public sources using the same data process/ matching methodology for all without any adjustments and may vary in some cases. Insurance issued by Principal Life Insurance Company ® , a member of the Principal Financial Group ® , Des Moines, IA 50392. Oregon policy GC 7100-1 (0415).