Dental FAQs

Listed below are some of the most commonly asked questions concerning dental benefits. They are listed in a question and answer format for easy reference. Please be advised these questions discuss some of the many dental benefits offered by the Michigan Conference of Teamsters Welfare Fund and do not necessarily describe your dental benefit plan. If you are unsure which dental benefits are available under your benefit plan, please contact our Member Services Department at (313) 964-2400 , ext. 430 for benefit clarification

What dental provider network is available to me?

How will I know if my current dentist is in the DeltaPremier Network?

If my current dentist is not in the DeltaPremier network, what are my out-of-pocket expenses?

What happens to my benefits if I switch back and forth between DeltaPremier network dentists and dentists who are not in the network?

What if there are no DeltaPremier dentists in my area?

Why will I be penalized if I don’t see a DeltaPremier dentist?

What happens if I go to a DeltaPremier dentist and he/she tells me I need a dental specialist but there isn’t a specialist for my condition in my area?  Can I get a referral to a non-network dentist and get the same benefits?

Should I call Delta Dental when I have a question about a claim payment?