TRICARE Pediatric Dentist – Papillion, NE

TRICARE Coverage Availability & Fees

With a TRICARE pediatric dentist in the Omaha metro area, you can save money on a variety of dental treatments, especially when you choose an in-network provider like Surf’s Up Pediatric Dentistry. With TRICARE, there are two convenient ways to save money: either with a single plan, or a family plan, each with money-saving options much like traditional PPO / HMO insurance plans.

The TRICARE Dental Program (TDP) is just like a traditional PPO plan and has both in-network and out-of-network dentists. With an in-network dentist like Surf’s Up Pediatric Dentistry, you’ll save more money, however you will likely be subject to terms such as the following:

• A deductible, which is the amount of money you’ll need to pay for you or your family’s treatment out of pocket before your TRICARE coverage becomes available. In most cases, this does not include preventive exams and cleanings.
• An annual maximum, which is the highest amount of coverage TRICARE will provide annually.
• A waiting period, which is the amount of time you’ll need to wait before your TRICARE coverage will be fully available after enrollment.

In most cases, your TRICARE TDP plan will have slightly higher premiums in exchange for extremely favorable terms, such as:

• 100% of the total for two checkups & cleanings per year.
• 80% of the total for minor procedures.
• 50% of the total for major procedures.

Please note that the exact definition of what is considered “minor” and “major” may vary depending on the dentist. Please be sure to verify these with TRICARE and your dentist for clarification if necessary.

With an HMO plan, you can only select an in-network dentist and will only receive coverage from TRICARE if you do. You may also need to pick a primary care dentist. However, HMO plans usually have lower premiums, no deductible, no annual maximums, and lower copayments.

The Benefits of Seeing an In-Network Dentist

At Surf’s Up Pediatric Dentistry, we are pleased to be an in-network TRICARE pediatric dentist and are happy to assist you with understanding your coverage. We’re here to file your claims on your behalf and offer you the lowest possible rates when you use your TRICARE coverage with us! If you have any questions about your bill, or if you’d like to get an estimate for what will be covered during your child’s upcoming visit, please don’t hesitate to contact us with your TRICARE information and we can start assisting you as soon as possible!