Five reasons to smile about Texas Employees Group Benefits Program dental coverage

Whether you don’t yet have dental insurance or want to revise what you have, Summer Enrollment is a great time to think about your coverage. Here are five things to consider. When you’re ready, sign up for yourself and your eligible dependents during your two-week phase. Learn more about Summer Enrollment.

1. Dental coverage helps you save money. Dental treatments can be expensive, especially essential procedures like root canals, fillings or crowns. Texas Employees Group Benefits Program (GBP) dental coverage keeps you protected by helping you to cover the cost of common treatments and unexpected conditions.
2. Taking care of your oral health is caring for your overall health. Regular dental cleanings help boost your overall health and may lower your risk of heart disease and stroke. Your coverage includes cleanings and exams, so keeping up with dental visits isn’t just a great way to prevent cavities and stop tooth loss. It promotes full-body health, too.
3. Your oral health is a window to your mental health. Did you know that your oral health is connected to your mental wellbeing? Studies have shown that mental health and oral health are linked, with associations demonstrated between mental health problems and tooth loss, periodontal disease and tooth decay.
4. There’s a plan to fit your needs. Whether you pick the State of Texas Dental Choice Plan^SM preferred provider organization (PPO) or the DeltaCare® USA dental health maintenance organization (DHMO) plan, your GBP dental insurance has you covered. With State of Texas Dental Choice, administered by Delta Dental, you can visit any licensed dentist, but you’ll pay less out of pocket when you pick from  Delta’s large network of high-quality PPO dentists. With the DeltaCare USA plan, you choose a primary care dentist and pay a fixed copayment for each covered procedure. To learn more about your options, visit ERS’ Delta Dental website.
5. Dental insurance gives you peace of mind. With dental insurance you know your routine oral health care needs, like regular cleanings and exams, are covered. You’ll also have a financial safety net for dental emergencies or when dental issues arise unexpectedly.