How Savon Compares to MetLife Veterans Affair Dental Plan High Option
(This is a Dental HMO/PPO)
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First, Let’s Compare Annual Plan Costs
| Annual Plan Cost: |
Savon |
VA High Option |
| Single |
$114.00 |
$630.24 |
| Double |
$154.00 |
$1128.24 |
| Family |
$194.00 |
$1689.12 |
Next, Compare Savon’s Real Savings
Limits and Deductibles for VA High Option - Percentage of Coverage ranges from 50% to 100% in network, $3000.00 Yearly Maximum Benefit Per Person. There is no waiting period on the plan except for Braces - (available under 19 years old only)
| Procedure Explanation: |
Doctor’s Usual Fee |
Your Cost with Savon |
Your Cost with VA High Option |
VA High Option waiting periods & Limits
(Here’s where we got our information) |
| Office Visit - Comprehensive Exam |
$70.00 |
No Charge |
N/C
|
1 exam every 6 months
|
| X-Rays - Full Mouth |
$120.00 |
$60.00 |
N/C
$110.00
|
Once every 60 months
If done more than 1 time within 5 years
|
| Cleaning - Adult |
$106.00 |
$53.00 |
N/C
|
1 cleaning every 6 months
|
| Cleaning - Child |
$82.00 |
$41.00 |
N/C
|
1 cleaning every 6 months
|
| Topical Fluoride (in addition to cleaning) |
$38.00 |
$19.00 |
N/C
|
Once every 12 months - Under 14 Only
|
| Sealants -- (Fee is per tooth) |
$52.00 |
$26.00 |
$16.00
|
Under 16 Only - Molars only
|
| Filling - White 1 Surface |
$174.00 |
$87.00 |
$49.00
|
|
| Crown - Porcelain Fused to High Noble Metal |
$1,170.00 |
$585.00 |
$532.00
|
|
| Root Canal - Anterior |
$762.00 |
$381.00 |
$331.00
|
|
| Periodontal Scaling and Root Planning - Per Quadrant |
$292.00 |
$146.00 |
$85.00
|
once per quad in any 24 month period
|
| Complete Denture Upper or Lower |
$1,398.00 |
$699.00 |
$621.00
|
|
| Fixed Bridge 3 unit Porcelain to high noble metal (3 unit bridge requires 2 crowns and 1 pontic) |
$3,422.00 |
$1,711.00 |
$1,596.00
|
|
| Simple Extraction |
$180.00 |
$90.00 |
$49.00
|
|
| Surgical Removal of Erupted Tooth |
$274.00 |
$137.00 |
$128.00
|
|
| Braces - Child |
$7,144.00 |
$3,572.00 |
$6,364.00
$3,182.00
|
During 24 month waiting period
Your cost after 24 months $3000.00 lifetime max.
|
| Teeth Whitening |
$240.00 |
$120.00 |
$448.00
|
Not covered under this plan
|
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The fees shown above are based on zone. Fee schedules may vary by zone. This sample is for comparison only.
Refer to the Savon Fee Schedule for actual fees in your area.
Although we have carefully researched the company that we are comparing, Savon assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of their fees.
Savon assumes no responsibility nor do we guarantee that this plan is still available.
The fee schedule is in effect only in geographical areas where Network Preferred Providers are available.
To every extent possible, all comparison fees are from zip code 85029. Fees will be different depending on the region.
These comparisons were updated in September of 2016
