What does Delta Dental Premier, Delta Dental PPO or Delta Dental Premier Plus PPO mean?
Delta Dental Premier, Delta Dental PPO or Delta Dental Premier Plus PPO refers to our dentist networks. Delta Dental of Arkansas has two networks – Delta Dental Premier and Delta Dental PPO. Your plan will determine which network is available to you. The Delta Dental Premier Plus PPO plan gives you the option to choose a dentist from either network. When a dentist participates in Delta Dental’s network, they agree to accept Delta Dental’s discounted fee as full payment for dental services. Delta Dental PPO dentists have agreed to a deeper discount for dental services, which saves you the most money.
| Delta Dental PPO | Delta Dental Premier | Non-Participating | |
| (A) Initial fee charged by your dentist | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| (B) Our contracted plan allowance | $75 | $95 | $72 |
| (C) % allowance paid under your plan | 80% | 80% | 80% |
| (D) Delta Dental pays | B x C = $60.00 | B x C = $76.00 | B x C = $57.60 |
| (F) You Pay | B– D = $15.00 | B – D = $19.00 | B – D = $42.40 |
What does Delta Dental Premier, Delta Dental PPO or Delta Dental Premier Plus PPO mean?
Delta Dental Premier, Delta Dental PPO or Delta Dental Premier Plus PPO refers to our dentist networks. Delta Dental of Arkansas has two networks – Delta Dental Premier and Delta Dental PPO. Your plan will determine which network is available to you. The Delta Dental Premier Plus PPO plan gives you the option to choose a dentist from either network. When a dentist participates in Delta Dental’s network, they agree to accept Delta Dental’s discounted fee as full payment for dental services. Delta Dental PPO dentists have agreed to a deeper discount for dental services, which saves you the most money.
| Delta Dental PPO | Delta Dental Premier | Non-Participating | |
| (A) Initial fee charged by your dentist | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| (B) Our contracted plan allowance | $75 | $95 | $72 |
| (C) % allowance paid under your plan | 80% | 80% | 80% |
| (D) Delta Dental pays | B x C = $60.00 | B x C = $76.00 | B x C = $57.60 |
| (F) You Pay | B– D = $15.00 | B – D = $19.00 | B – D = $42.40 |