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Finding a dentist who meets your needs can be challenging,
but the TRICARE Dental Program (TDP) makes is easy
with access to a network of more than 65,000 participating
dentists. As a TDP enrollee residing in the United States,
you have the flexibility to seek care from any civilian dentist.
However, when you select a TDP-participating dentist,
you can reduce your out-of-pocket expenses and ease
administrative burdens.
A participating dentist has signed a contractual agreement with
United Concordia Companies, Inc. (United Concordia)
to follow TDP rules for providing care and accepting payments.
Some of the advantages of using a participating dentist include:
- Saving money - Participating dentists accept
United Concordia's allowance for covered services as payment
in full and charge you only the applicable cost-share.
With a nonparticipating dentist, you may need to pay the
difference between United Concordia's allowance and the
dentist's charge.
- Saving time - Participating dentists complete
your claim form at no extra charge and submit it to United Concordia
on your behalf. If you see a nonparticipating dentist, you
may need to submit your own claim.
- Peace of mind - Participating dentists are
subject to United Concordia's quality assurance programs and
agree to routine verification of their credentials.
- Dental readiness documentation - Participating
dentists complete the DD Form 2813 Department of Defense Active
Duty/Reserve Forces Dental Examination for National Guard and
Reserve members at no additional cost.
Ask your dentist if he or she participates in the TDP rather than if
he or she accepts the TDP or United Concordia. Most dentists
(participating and nonparticipating) will accept payment
from United Concordia; however, that does not mean that a
dentist is participating in the TDP and is part of the TDP network.
You can locate a participating dentist in any of the following ways:
- Use the online dentist directory. Simply visit the TDP Web site at
www.TRICAREdentalprogram.com
and click on “Information for Enrollees,” then
“Find a Dentist” under the “Quick Links”
tab. You can search for a dentist by last name, specialty,
city, county or ZIP code. The online directory is updated
weekly and indicates if the dentist is accepting new patients.
- Call United Concordia at 1-800-866-8499. A TDP customer
service representative will assist you with information regarding a
dentist's participation status, specialty and office location.
- Contact your local Beneficiary Counseling and Assistance Coordinator
(BCAC). An online BCAC directory can be found at
www.tricare.mil/bcacdcao.
For more information about participating dentists, please visit the
TDP Web site at
www.TRICAREdentalprogram.com.
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