Enhanced Benefits Program

Delta Dental of Illinois' Enhanced Benefits Program enhances coverage for individuals who have specific health conditions that can be positively affected by additional oral health care.

Benefits include additional cleanings and/or applications of topical fluoride for all individuals who qualify. Individuals with disabilities may also qualify for additional services such as anesthesia, sedation, silver diamine fluoride and other medications and behavior modifying treatments. The costs of the additional treatments will be applied to a member's annual maximum.

For members to receive these important benefits, they must enroll by completing a brief health history statement. Enrollment is through Member Connection. Or, their dentist may enroll for them in the Dentist Connection.

Once a member is enrolled, they are immediately eligible for the Enhanced Benefits Program. Members who qualify include: 

• Individuals with periodontal (gum) disease.
• Individuals with diabetes.
• Individuals who are pregnant.
• Individuals with cardiac conditions.
• Individuals with kidney failure or who are undergoing dialysis.
• Individuals who are undergoing cancer-related chemotherapy and/or radiation.
• Individuals with suppressed immune systems, including individuals with HIV, organ recipients, and/or stem cell (bone marrow) recipients.
• Individuals with disabilities, including individuals with physical, medical, developmental and/or cognitive needs, such as autism, Alzheimer's disease, Down syndrome, spinal cord injuries, and other conditions where modifications are necessary to provide the best oral health treatment possible.

Learn more about the Enhanced Benefits Program.