{"id":4852,"date":"2018-02-01T11:16:05","date_gmt":"2018-02-01T10:16:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/uk\/?page_id=4852"},"modified":"2024-11-28T14:42:57","modified_gmt":"2024-11-28T13:42:57","slug":"military-dental-insurance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/dental-insurance-usa\/military-dental-insurance\/","title":{"rendered":"Military Dental Insurance: How Does It Work and Do You Need It?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you currently work or have worked in the US Armed Forces, you’re probably entitled to military dental insurance<\/strong>. TRICARE military dental plans offer affordable dental care for you, your spouse, and your children.<\/p>

Since these programs are run by the government through selected providers, there is no need to shop around for the best deal. But you might still have questions about what the insurance covers and whether it’s worth getting for you and your family members.<\/p>

In this article, you’ll find information on dental insurance for both active and retired military personnel so you can make a more informed decision. Our full article on the best dental insurance<\/a> has more information about regular dental plans, so you can compare your options.<\/p>

The perfect military dental insurance plan for your family <\/div>
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If you’re ready to find a military dental insurance plan that works for you and your family, you can easily browse a wide range of plans on Dentalinsurance.com<\/a>. This online marketplace makes it fast and convenient to search and compare insurance plans and discount plans in your state. Plus, you can call one of their helpful licensed agents at 888-626-0057<\/a> if you need some help along the way. <\/p>

All you have to do is enter your zip code and date of birth, and you’ll see all the dental cover options in your area. <\/p>

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TRICARE military dental insurance<\/h2>
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The government-run program TRICARE provides health and dental benefits to current and retired US Armed Forces personnel and their dependents. TRICARE dental is separate from TRICARE medical, so don’t assume that just because you have medical cover, your teeth are protected,protected, too.<\/p>

The program is part of the U.S. Department of Defense Military Health System. There are currently three types of military dental plans available through TRICARE:<\/p>