Active Employees
You will pay less when you receive care from dentists in the MetLife PDP. Visit the MetLife Web site at www.metlife.com/mybenefits, or call
If you visit a dentist who is not in the PDP, your dentist will need to complete and submit a claim form. Claim forms are available from MetLife. You may also ask your dentist to apply to join the PDP. He or she can visit www.metdental.com, or call
Here is an example of how much you can save by using a dentist in the MetLife PDP.
Savings Example: Average charge for porcelain crowns is $1,048-$1,250.*
| Participating PDP Dentist | Non-participating PDP Dentist | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentist’s Average Charge* | $1,048–$1,250 | Dentist’s Average Charge* | $1,048–$1,250 |
| MetLife Negotiated Fee: | $688 | MetLife Negotiated Fee: | NA |
| MetLife Pays: | $551 | MetLife Pays: | $838–$1,000 |
| Your out-of-pocket cost: | $137 | Your out-of-pocket cost: | $210–$250 |
| Approximate savings by visiting a MetLife PDP Dentist: $73-$113** | |||
*Approximate costs provided by an industry source independent of MetLife. The costs are based on average charges in the Plano, TX area zip codes beginning with 750; fees in your area will be different.
**The potential savings of approximately $73–$113 is based on the average community charges of $1,048–$1,250 for porcelain crowns. Actual savings for services by an out-of-network dentist will vary depending on the dentist’s actual charge for the service.
If you have not already done so, you should consider registering on the MetLife Web site. Using the MetLife Web site, you can find a provider, see how much dental services and treatments cost, view your specific plan coverage and opt to go paperless.
Get started today by visiting www.metlife.com/mybenefits and following the prompts to register.
