Alaska Teamster-Employer Welfare and Pension Trusts

The Plan provides Dental benefits to an active Participant or dependent of an active Participant.

In general, benefits are limited to the least costly treatment which is generally considered appropriate by the dental profession. If you choose more costly treatments, you are responsible for the difference in cost. Your treatment choices are up to you and your dentist.

$75 per Participant
The deductible does not apply to Orthodontic services as well as diagnostic and preventative services.

$2,000 per Participant (age 19 and older)

Class I – Diagnostic and Preventive: Exams, x-rays, fluoride, cleanings, sealants.	80%; $75 deductible waived
Class II – Basic Dental	80%
Class III – Major Denta	50%
Orthodontics – Individuals under age 19	50%; up to $1,200 lifetime; $75 deductible waived

A “treatment plan” is a dentist’s written report explaining proposed treatment. Whenever you expect that your expenses for a treatment plan will be more than $500, a pre-treatment estimate is recommended. The pre-treatment estimate will tell you the total charges for a treatment plan and what part of those charges will be covered by the Plan. This way, before you begin treatment, you will know how much you will have to pay. Claims not submitted for a pre-treatment estimate are subject to retrospective review by the Plan’s dental consultant(s). For a pre-treatment estimate, send the treatment plan to the Administrative Office.