Deadlines for The Dental Care Plus Group January 1 Business
2021 Group Dental Shelf Rates—Two-Year Rate Guarantee
DCPG’s 2021 dental shelf rates for your small (2–50) groups are now available for January 1, 2021, effective dates. New this year: shelf rates are guaranteed for a period of two years on new sales. There is no impact to the renewal strategy. All shelf rate documents can be accessed here.
Groups that have terminated coverage with DCPG are not eligible for the new sale shelf rates for two years from the date of termination.
Important Deadlines For 1/1 Group Dental Business
- EDI Enrollment – November 20
- Paper Enrollment – November 20
- Renewal Plan Changes
- Plan changes that require new benefit plan set up – November 20
- Plan changes that are moving to an existing plan – November 30
- ASO groups – November 6 to allow sufficient time for SPD set up, review and approval.
- New Benefit Plan Designs – November 20
Group Vision Shelf Rates for 2021
DCPG’s vision shelf rate plans are available to groups with 2–200 eligible employees for January 1, 2021, effective dates. These rates are guaranteed for a period of two years (on new sales):
Vision benefits are offered through our partnership with Avesis and accessible through a nationwide network of more than 76,000 access points. The network is made up of both independent and retail providers (Walmart, Sam’s Club, Costco, etc.). Additionally, benefit frequencies are based on plan year versus date of service.
Groups that have terminated coverage with DCPG are not eligible for the new sale shelf rates for two years from the date of termination.
