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Show 7 Hkip lanes DecemDer 12. 2002 United Concordia Company, administrator of the Cental Program, provides tftssa cost shares: Dentist Web site available TRICARE tomer Service at (800) There are many advantages to choosing a participating dentist Members can maximize their TRICARE Dental Plan benefit by visiting a dentist in United Concordia's provider network. These dentists have agreed to accept United Concordia's allowances as full payment for covered services. This means the member need only pay the applicable cost share, if any, for covered services as long as their contractual maximum has not been reached. Participating dentists will also complete and submit all claim forms. For members of the Selected Reserve, there is an additional reason to visit a participating dentist Health Affairs policy directed the Uniformed Services to ensure all members of the Selected Reserves undergo an annual dental examination. DD Form 2813 helps reserve components document member dental health. Participating dentists will complete this form at no additional cost to the reservist The member is responsible for obtaining the examination, providing the form to the dentist, and reporting the results. The form is available at by Marty Kassfer TRICARE chief Are you new to the TKICARE Dental Program? Recently moved? Or, simply desire to change dental offices? Friends, are good sources for recommendneighbors, and ing a dentist Additionally, United Concordia, administrator of the TRICARE Dental Program, offers a complete directory of more than 50,000 participating dentists, including specialists, on the Web site www.ucd.com. The site provides each dentists name, address, telephone number and even driving directions to their of fices. On United Concordia's homepage, click on the TRICARE Dental Program" option then choose "Find a Dentist Members can search for a dental office by city, state, county, last name or nar row the search to a specific zip code, or expand the search area out 35 miles using zip codes. Although the list is updated every two weeks, members are encouraged to verify participation with the dental office before receiving treatment Members without Web access may call United Concordia Cus 98-02- 1 http:webLwhs.osd.milicdhomeforms.htm. Frequently asked dental care questions Do I have to use a Why? You are free to obtain care from any licensed dentist; however, United Concordia UCCI encourages using a participating dentist This will help ensure that you maximize your TRICARE Dental Program benefits. Having dental care provided by a United Concordia participating dentist may save money, time and paperwork since participating dentists will: Accept UCCI allowances for covered services as payment in full; This means that you will have to pay only your cost share, if Par-Provide- r? any; Complete the claim forms at no extra charge and submit to Unfted Concordia. Accept direct payment from UCCL Submit predetermination requests if asked. Complete the DD Form 2813, DOD Reserve Forces Dental Examination, for Reserve personnel, at no additional charge. Adhere to UCCI Quality Assurance Programs. MILITARY WEAPONS 1 I lll III! 1 - m Rr When I called UCCI Customer Service I was told I had to correct and update my DEERS file so my family would be eligible for TRICARE Dental Program. How do I do this? To update DEERS information, visit a local personnel office that has a Uniformed Services LD. 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