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New lower premium in effect for Selected Reserve Dental Program
by Tony Johnson
ATLANTA -- A new lower monthly premium has been announced for the Defense Department’s TRICARE Selected Reserve Dental Program. The new premium of $4.12 went into effect on October 1, 1998.
TSRDP is a basic dental care insurance program for members of the Selected Reserves. The plan offers diagnostic, preventive, oral surgery and emergency dental services. Coverage is limited to reservists only. Family members are not eligible for coverage.
Reservists who sign up for this program receive free diagnostic, preventive and emergency dental services such as exams, cleanings, x-rays, etc. Additional services such as fillings are available at greatly discounted rates. Soldiers at the rank of specialist and below pay only 10% of the cost of these services, while sergeants and above pay only 20%.
DoD started this "dental readiness" program because unexpectedly large numbers of Reservists called up for Desert Storm had dental problems that had to be fixed before they could be deployed. This program is intended to make it easier and cheaper for personnel to maintain their "dental readiness."
For additional information about the program contact your reserve unit or you can call Humana Military Healthcare Services at 800-211-3614 or check out Humana’s website at www.humana-military.com.
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