Group Dental & Vision Insurance

Group Dental Insurance

Group dental insurance is one of the benefits most requested by employees. Many employers provide dental insurance for their employees, but a growing number of employers are offering this as a voluntary benefit that is paid 100% by the employee through payroll deductions. Most dental plans provide full coverage with a 100% benefit for preventive exams & cleanings, an 80% benefit for basic services such as fillings and root canals, and 50% benefit for major services and prosthodontics such as dentures, crowns, etc.

Some dental insurance companies provide a dental buy-up plan which allows the employer to purchase a base plan, while employees purchase additional benefits as needed. Another newer option for dental insurance is a dual option plan that allows each employee to choose a basic plan or a more comprehensive plan based on his needs. This is a voluntary benefit, which means that each employee gets the coverage he needs for himself and his family.

Group Vision Insurance

A group vision insurance plan is especially attractive for employers because it is inexpensive to offer, yet it’s another employee favorite. This is a separate plan that provides coverage for eye exams and/or for frames, lenses, and contact lenses.

Many times the basic health insurance plan may provide for routine eye examinations; however, it will usually not provide any benefit for frames, lenses, or contact lenses. This is where a separate group vision benefit would be used.