DENTAL MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION (DMO)- (Midwestern Dental Plans)

This is a managed care dental plan that provides all necessary dental care and services at Midwestern Dental Plans' dental care centers. There are no member co-payments required for any covered dental care received at a dental center, except for a $1,250 orthodontics co-payment for adults (age 19 and older). There are no benefit maximums.

You can choose your own DMO service center which serves your residential area, and which will provide your personal dental care or make referrals for oral surgery, prosthodontics, periodontics, orthodontics or other services. Most of the dental centers -- located in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb and Ingham counties -- are open for business during evening hours and on Saturdays. In addition, a 24-hour phone service is available for emergency care. For out-of-area emergencies, the DMO will cover 50% of reasonable charges for the immediate relief of pain and suffering.

DMO service areas are listed below by county and zip code. Benefit plan materials are available directly from the Midwestern Dental Plans at 1-800-544-6374 (toll-free).

See Section 5 - State Sponsored Group Insurance Plans - Dental Care Options, for more information.