2026 Dental

Dalton Public Schools offers two dental plan options with Ameritas: Enhanced (formerly Standard) and Basic (formerly Limited).  The Enhanced plan has a higher premium and annual maximum and includes coverage for major services and orthodontia.  The Basic plan has a lower premium with a lower annual maximum, and no coverage for major services or orthodontia.  You may choose any licensed dentist for your care. However, if you obtain care from participating Ameritas dentists, you will maximize your plan benefits and keep your out-of-pocket costs as low as possible.  Dependent children can be covered up to age 26 regardless of student status.

 

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Premium Information

As long as you access a Classic PPO network provider, your claim will be processed at the in-network level with no balance billing. Services not covered or that exceed the calendar year maximum are the patient’s responsibility.  We encourage you to use an Ameritas provider in order to maximize your dental plan benefits. Access and select the Classic (PPO) network https://dentalnetwork.ameritas.com/ to locate participating dental provider information.  Refer to the Ameritas benefits summary on the Resources page for complete details regarding frequencies and coverage information. 

Below is a benefit summary of your annual deductible and co-insurance costs.

Note: There is a 6% rate increase for 2026.

Ameritas Dental Coverage Enhanced Plan Basic Plan
Deductible
 $50 Individual $50 Individual
Preventive Services:
Cleanings, exams, x-rays, and more 		Plan pays 100% after $5 office copay Plan pays 100% after $5 office copay
Basic Services:
Includes Endodontics and Periodontics 		Plan pays 80% Plan pays 80%
Major Services:
Crowns, dentures, bridges 		Plan pays 50% Not Covered
Orthodontia:
Adults and children 		Plan pays 50% with no deductible Not Covered
Orthodontia Lifetime Maximum
 $1,000 Not Included
Annual Maximum (per person)
 $1,000 $750

Important Notes

  • No age limitations for coverage
  • $50 Employee deductible / $150 Family deductible (waived for preventive); differing annual maximums depending on plan
  • 100% Preventive Coverage / 80% Basic Coverage / 50% Major Services (Enhanced Plan only) / 50% Orthodontia (Enhanced Plan only)
  • Members utilizing Ameritas participating dentists will enjoy discounted dental fees in addition to protection from balance billing for charges above the dentist’s maximum allowable charges. Members utilizing non-participating dentists will have the same benefits but may be subject to balance billing.

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Medical Enrollment and Questions: (800) 610-1863

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