Delta Dental Patient Direct Frequently Asked
Questions
What procedures are included?
Delta Dental Patient Direct includes reduced fees for general
services, such as routine cleanings, fillings, and x-rays, as well
as more extensive services, such as crowns, root canals, and
dentures. View the
fee schedule
.
Because this is not dental insurance, treatment for
pre-existing dental conditions can receive the reduced fees.
What happens if I need a procedure that is not listed on
the fee schedule?
Any services not listed on the fee
schedule and performed by a general dentist are receive a 20%
discount off of the dentist's usual fee. Orthodontia and services
performed by specialty dentists receive a 20% discount off the
dentist's usual fee.
Can I go to any dentist?
You must receive treatment from a dentist who participates in the
Delta Dental Patient Direct network in Illinois to be entitled to
receive services at the discounted fees. Find
a Delta Dental Patient Direct dentist today.
How do I know if my dentist participates in the Delta
Dental Patient Direct network?
You can ask your dentist if he or she participates in the Patient
Direct network in Illinois or check the Patient
Direct Dentist Search.
Who is eligible?
Illinois individuals and families who don't have dental
insurance are eligible. Dependents up to age 26 are eligible (please
note: Illinois individuals can choose to enroll a dependent only,
but annual membership fee must be made by an Illinois resident 18
years or older.)
Is there a waiting period?
No. There are no waiting periods associated with Patient
Direct, but members and their eligible dependents must receive
dental services from a dentist who participates in the Delta Dental
Patient Direct network in Illinois.
How do I sign up?
Complete the online application.
Delta Dental Patient Direct Frequently Asked
Questions
What procedures are included?
Delta Dental Patient Direct includes reduced fees for general
services, such as routine cleanings, fillings, and x-rays, as well
as more extensive services, such as crowns, root canals, and
dentures. View the
fee schedule
.
Because this is not dental insurance, treatment for
pre-existing dental conditions can receive the reduced fees.
What happens if I need a procedure that is not listed on
the fee schedule?
Any services not listed on the fee
schedule and performed by a general dentist are receive a 20%
discount off of the dentist's usual fee. Orthodontia and services
performed by specialty dentists receive a 20% discount off the
dentist's usual fee.
Can I go to any dentist?
You must receive treatment from a dentist who participates in the
Delta Dental Patient Direct network in Illinois to be entitled to
receive services at the discounted fees. Find
a Delta Dental Patient Direct dentist today.
How do I know if my dentist participates in the Delta
Dental Patient Direct network?
You can ask your dentist if he or she participates in the Patient
Direct network in Illinois or check the Patient
Direct Dentist Search.
Who is eligible?
Illinois individuals and families who don't have dental
insurance are eligible. Dependents up to age 26 are eligible (please
note: Illinois individuals can choose to enroll a dependent only,
but annual membership fee must be made by an Illinois resident 18
years or older.)
Is there a waiting period?
No. There are no waiting periods associated with Patient
Direct, but members and their eligible dependents must receive
dental services from a dentist who participates in the Delta Dental
Patient Direct network in Illinois.
How do I sign up?
Complete the online application.
