BHC Iwakuni / BHC Sasebo Retiree Dental Coverage

Retirement may be just around the corner or still a few years away. Being prepared is the best way to ensure that your transition is a smooth one; and dental coverage is no exception. The TRICARE Retiree Dental Program (TRDP) is a combined fee-for-service/preferred provider plan, administered by Delta Dental of California. You have the option of getting care from either a participating network dentist or a non-network dentist. You can save money, however, by getting care from network dentists.

COVERAGE
Comprehensive coverage for dental services includes diagnostic services, preventative services, basic restorative services, endodontic services, periodontal services, and oral surgery services. Additional services, such as cast crowns, bridges, full and partial dentures and orthodontics will be available after the initial 12-month enrollment waiting period. For newly retiring personnel who enroll into the TRDP within 120 days after retirement, the initial 12-month waiting period for additional services may be waived. To take advantage of this opportunity, be sure to submit a copy of your retirement orders, confirmation of your Retired Reserve status, or Chronological History of Drill Points with the enrollment form and prepayment.

COSTS
Monthly premiums vary by region and the number of family members you plan to enroll. The following plans are available: single plan, two-person plan and family plan (three or more). Initial enrollment requires a two-month premium prepayment to ensure that your benefits can be received on the day your coverage becomes effective. Additionally, this allows sufficient time for an allotment to be established for monthly deduction of premiums from your retired pay. Any unused portion of the initial prepayment will be refunded to you. To find out the current premium rate for the region that you will be residing in after retirement, visit http://www.trdp.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.trdp.org or call Customer Service at (888) 838-8737. You will need the zip code of the location in which you will be residing to obtain the premium for that region.

ENROLLMENT
There are three ways to enroll in the TRDP:

1. Enroll online at http://www.trdp.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.trdp.org.
Be sure to have your Visa© or MasterCard© available.

2. Call Customer Service Toll-Free at 1 (888) 838-8737 between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday and enroll with your Visa© or MasterCard©.

3. Return signed and completed enrollment application and premium prepayment to: Delta Dental of California Federal Services P.O. Box 537008 Sacramento, CA 95853-7008

Once your enrollment is received and processed, you will receive your membership identification card and benefit booklet.

Your coverage will begin on the first of the month following your enrollment.

For more information, log onto http://www.trdp.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.trdp.org or call 1-888-838-8737.