Who is eligible to enroll in Southwest Dental Plan?

Any individual and spouse are eligible, along with dependent children to age 19, or age 23, if full time students.  Membership may be continued for a child over age 19 who is incapable of self-sustaining employment by reason of developmental or physical handicap.  Membership is available to all individuals without regard to age, income or employment status.

How do I join Southwest Dental Plan?

Just fill out our subscription form and mail it in, or sign up online.  Get more information at the Sign Up page.

When does the plan go into effect?

Membership in Southwest Dental Plan can become effective the same day the enrollment application and membership fee are received, although it normally takes 5 to 7 working days to process your application.  You will receive your membership information package and card shortly after that.  If you have an emergency before receiving your membership package, simply call (480) 768-3956 and we will confirm eligibility.

What if I have another dental plan?

Southwest Dental Plan may be used after you have exhausted all your benefits from your PPO or indemnity plan.

Is specialty care included?

Yes.  Southwest Dental Plan covers specialty care (endodontics, periodontics, oral surgery, TMJ, and orthodontia).  Fees are listed in the Specialty Care Section of the Fee Schedule (167kb PDF).

Summary of Benefits

All dental treatments are covered at the fees listed in the Fee Schedule (167kb PDF).  Any treatment not listed will be performed at a 20% discount to the provider's fees.  Only procedures performed at contracted offices are covered under this plan.

Limitations and Exclusions

 

1.	Refunds on purchases of the Southwest Dental Plan will not be made after 45 days of the date of purchase of the Southwest Dental Plan.  If the plan is cancelled within the first 45 days, a $10 charge will be deducted from the refund and the patient will be billed the usual and customary charges for all procedures performed prior to the cancellation.
2.	Prescriptions and over-the-counter medications are not covered.
3.	Services provided by non-participating dental providers are not a covered benefit.
4.	Dental care payments covered by any other plan or agency can not be duplicated or combined.
5.	Loss or theft of any dental appliance is not covered.
6.	Failure to follow prescribed dental procedures may incur additional fees.
7.	Out-of-area emergencies are not a covered benefit.
8.	Only procedures performed at contracted offices are covered under this plan.
9.	If a member becomes ineligible during the course of treatment, benefits under this plan cease and the member becomes fully responsible for continuing treatment.
10.	Southwest Dental Plan is a reduced fee dental plan: it is not insurance.