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IBEW Local 11-LA NECA Active Health Plan
Summary Plan Description (SPD)


Southern California IBEW-NECA Active Health Plan

Amendment # 27
To the Self-Funded IBEW-NECA Dental Plan as Contained
In the Active Health Plan Summary Plan Description

Dated June 1, 2004

The Self-Funded IBEW-NECA Dental Plan as contained in the Southern California IBEW-NECA Health Plan Summary Plan Description dated June 1, 2004 is amended as follows:

Effective for dental claims incurred on an after October 1, 2007, pages 96 – 101 are deleted in their entirety and replaced with the Trust Dental Plan – Summary of Benefits for Active Employees as attached hereto.

APPROVED AND ADOPTED at the Board of Trustees’ meeting held on November 20, 2007.

Trust Dental Plan - Summary of Benefits for Active Employees

Effective for dental services received on and after October 1, 2007

ADA Procedure Code

 PROCEDURE OR SERVICE

 Maximum Benefit Payable Per Procedure

 Annual Maximum = $2,000

DIAGNOSTIC TREATMENT

*Note: Items with Prior Authorization Required:

Service or procedure must be reviewed and approved by Allied Administrators in advance of service or procedure being performed.

0120 Periodic Oral Evaluation, Once Every 12 Months $36
0140 Limited Oral Evaluation, Problem Focused $42
0145 Oral Evaluation for a Patient < 3 Years of Age and Counseling with Primary Caregiver $42
0150 Comprehensive Oral Examination, Once Every 12 Months $54
0160 Extensive Oral Evaluation, Problem Focused $42
0170 Reevaluation, limited, Problem Focused $42
0180 Comprehensive Periodontal Evaluation $42
0210 Intraoral - Complete Series (Including Bitewings) $84
0220 Intraoral - Periapical - First Film/Single Film $22
0230 Intraoral - Periapical - Each Additional Film $14
0240 Intraoral - Occlusal Film $36
0250 Extra-Oral - First Film $58
0260 Extra-Oral - Each Additional Film $54
0270 Bitewing - Single Film $24
0272 Bitewings - Two Films $30
0273 Bitewings – Three Films $36
0274 Bitewings - Four Films $42
0277 Vertical Bitewings – Seven to Eight Films $42
0321 Temporomandibular Joint Film Not Covered
0330 Panoramic Film $66
0460 Pulp Vitality Tests Not Covered Individually but Covered When a Root Canal Is Performed.
0470 Study Models $60
0472 Accession of Tissue, Gross Examination, Preparation and Transmission of Written Report $115
0473 Accession of Tissue, Gross and Microscopic Examination, Preparation and Transmission of Written Report $115
0474 Accession of Tissue, Gross and Microscopic Examination, Including Assessment of Surgical Margins for Presence of Disease, Preparation and Transmission of Written Report $115

PREVENTIVE SERVICES

*Note: Items with Prior Authorization Required:

Service or procedure must be reviewed and approved by Allied Administrators in advance of service or procedure being performed.

1110

Prophylaxis – Persons Age 14 and over – Each 6 Months and with a letter of medical necessity a cleaning is allowed every 3 months $65
1120 Prophylaxis – Persons Under Age 14 $53
1203 Topical Application of Fluoride - Child under Age 17, Without Prophylaxis $15
1330 Oral Hygiene Instruction Not Covered
1351 Topical Application of Sealant Under Age 16 – per Tooth $30
1510 Fixed Space Maintainer – Band Type - Unilateral $212
1515 Fixed Space Maintainer - Bilateral $300
1520/1525 Removable Space Maintainer - Unilateral,/Bilateral $212/$300

RESTORATIVE TREATMENT

*Note: Items with Prior Authorization Required:

Service or procedure must be reviewed and approved by Allied Administrators in advance of service or procedure being performed.

2140 Amalgam Filling - One Surface, Primary or Permanent $70
2150 Amalgam Filling - Two Surfaces, Primary or Permanent $79
2160 Amalgam Filling - Three Surfaces, Primary or Permanent $91
2161 Amalgam Filling - Four or More Surfaces, Primary or Permanent $100
2330 One Surface Composite Filling, Anterior $77
2331 Two Surface Composite Filing, Anterior $115
2332 Three Surface Composite Filling, Anterior $130
2335 Four or More Surface or Involving Incisal Angle, Composite Filling, Anterior $134
2391 Resin-Based Composite Filling – One Surface Posterior $70
2392 Resin-Based Composite Filling – Two Surface Posterior $79
2393 Resin-Based Composite Filling – Three Surface Posterior $91
2394 Resin-Based Composite Filling – Four or More Surfaces Posterior $100

CROWNS

Plus additional cost of noble metal (gold) when used.

*Note: Items with Prior Authorization Required:

Service or procedure must be reviewed and approved by Allied Administrators in advance of service or procedure being performed.

2510 Inlay - Metallic - One Surface Not Covered
2520 Inlay - Metallic - Two Surfaces Not Covered
2530 Inlay - Metallic - Three or More Surfaces $336
2543 Onlay - Metallic - Three Surfaces $432
2544 Onlay - Metallic - Four Surfaces $504

2740

Crown – Porcelain/Ceramic Substrate

Not Covered

2750 Crown - Porcelain Fused to High Noble Metal $606
2751 Crown - Porcelain Fused to Predominantly Base Metal $606
2752 Crown - Porcelain Fused to Noble Metal $606
2780 Crown – ¾ Cast High Noble Metal $606
2781 Crown – ¾ Cast Predominantly Base Metal $606
2782 Crown – ¾ Cast Noble Metal $606
2790 Crown – Full Cast High Noble Metal $606
2791 Crown - Full Cast Predominantly Base Metal $606
2792 Crown - Full Cast Noble Metal $606
2794 Crown - Titanium $606
2910 Recement Inlay $40
2920 Recement Crown $38
2930 Prefabricated Stainless Steel Crown – Primary Tooth $108
2931 Prefabricated Stainless Steel Crown – Permanent Tooth $108
2932 Prefabricated Resin Crown $144
2933 Crown - Prefabricated Stainless/Resin Not Covered
2940 Sedative Filling Not Covered
2950 Core Build-Up, Including Pins $34
2951 Pin Retention, in Addition to Restoration Not Covered
2952 Post and Core, Indirectly Fabricated (in addition to Crown) $130
2954 Prefabricated Post and Core in Addition to Crown $115
2960 Labial Veneer – Resin Laminate, Chairside $288
2980 Crown Repair, Prior Authorization Required* See Note Above*

ENDODONTICS

*Note: Items with Prior Authorization Required:

Service or procedure must be reviewed and approved by Allied Administrators in advance of service or procedure being performed.

3110 Pulp Cap - Direct (Excluding Final Restoration) $38
3120 Pulp Cap – Indirect (Excluding Final Restoration) Not Covered
3220 Therapeutic Pulpotomy (Excluding Final Restoration) $78
3230 Pulpal Therapy, Anterior Primary Tooth $78
3240 Pulpal Therapy, Posterior Primary Tooth $78
3310 Root Canal - Anterior, Excluding Final Restoration $370
3320 Root Canal - Bicuspid, Excluding Final Restoration $419
3330 Root Canal – Molar, Excluding Final Restoration $530
3346 Retreatment of Previous Root Canal Therapy - Anterior, Prior Authorization Required* $370*
3347 Retreatment of Previous Root Canal Therapy - Bicuspid, Prior Authorization Required* $419*
3348 Retreatment of Previous Root Canal Therapy - Molar, Prior Authorization Required* $530*
3351 Apexification/Recalcification - Initial Visit $144
3352 Apexification/Recalcification - Interim Medication Replacement $144
3353 Apexification/Recalcification - Final Visit $144
3410 Apicoectomy/Periradicular Surgery - Anterior $444

3421

Apicoectomy/Periradicular Surgery - Bicuspid

$444

3425 Apicoectomy/Periradicular Surgery - Molar $494
3426 Apicoectomy/Periradicular Surgery - Each Additional Root Not Covered
3430 Retrograde Filling, per Root $134

PERIODONTICS

*Note: Items with Prior Authorization Required:

Service or procedure must be reviewed and approved by Allied Administrators in advance of service or procedure being performed.

4210 Gingivectomy, 4 or More Teeth in Quadrant $226
4211 Gingivectomy/Gingivoplasty – 1 to 3 Teeth in Quadrant $134
4240 Gingival Flap Procedure, Including Root Planning, 4 or More Teeth. Not Covered
4249 Clinical Crown Lengthening - Hard Tissue $326
4260 Osseous Surgery, 4 or More Teeth $653
4261 Osseous Surgery, 1 to 3 Teeth $327
4271 Free Soft Tissue Graft Not Covered
4320 Provisional Splinting - Intracoronal Not Covered
4341

Scaling/Root Planning, 4 or More Teeth (2 Quadrants Maximum per Visit)

$120
4342 Perio Scaling and Root Planing, 1 to 3 Teeth $60
4355 Full Mouth Debridement for Periodontal Evaluation and Diagnosis $239

4910

Periodontal Maintenance Procedures (Following Active Therapy)

$82

PROSTHODONTICS

*Note: Items with Prior Authorization Required:

Service or procedure must be reviewed and approved by Allied Administrators in advance of service or procedure being performed.

5110

Complete Denture - Maxillary $544
5120 Complete Denture - Mandibular $566
5130 Immediate Denture – Maxillary $566
5140 Immediate Denture – Mandibular $566
5211 Maxillary Partial – Resin Base (including Clasps, Rests & Teeth) $482
5212 Mandibular Partial – Resin Base (including Clasps, Rests & Teeth) $482
5213 Maxillary Partial - including Clasps, Rests & Teeth $870
5214 Mandibular Partial - including Clasps, Rests & Teeth $870
5225 Maxillary Partial – Flex Base (including Clasps, Rests & Teeth) $482
5226 Mandibular Partial – Flex Base (including Clasps, Rests & Teeth) $482
5410 Adjust Complete Maxillary Denture $18
5411 Adjust Complete Mandibular Denture $18
5421 Adjust Maxillary Partial Denture $18
5422 Adjust Mandibular Partial Denture $18
5510 Repair Broken Complete Denture Base $70
5520 Replace Missing or Broken Teeth, Complete Denture, per Tooth $65
5610 Repair Resin Denture Base, Partial Denture $70
5620 Repair Cast Framework, Partial Denture $130

5630

Repair or Replace Broken Clasp, Partial Denture

$115

5640 Replace Missing or Broken Teeth, Partial Denture, per Tooth $65
5650 Add Tooth to Existing Partial Denture, per Tooth $94
5660 Add Clasp to Existing Partial Denture $151
5670 Replace All Teeth and Acrylic on Cast Metal Framework (Maxillary) $195
5671 Replace All Teeth and Acrylic on Cast Metal Framework (Mandibular) $195
5710 Rebase Complete Maxillary Denture $240
5711 Rebase Complete Mandibular Denture $240
5720 Rebase Maxillary Partial Denture $240
5721 Rebase Mandibular Partial Denture $240
5730 Reline Complete Maxillary Denture (Chairside) $101
5731 Reline Complete Mandibular Denture (Chairside) $101
5740 Reline Maxillary Partial Denture (Chairside) $101
5741 Reline Mandibular Partial Denture (Chairside) $101
5750 Reline Complete Maxillary Denture (Laboratory) $202
5751 Reline Complete Mandibular Denture (Laboratory) $202
5760 Reline Maxillary Partial Denture (Laboratory) $202
5761 Reline Mandibular Partial Denture (Laboratory) $202
5820 Interim Partial Denture (Maxillary) $218
5821 Interim Partial Denture (Mandibular) $218
5850/5851 Tissue Conditioning, Maxillary/Mandibular $58
5860 Overdenture – Complete $544
5861 Overdenture - Partial $566
6053 Implant/Abutment Supported Removable Denture for Completely Edentulous Arch $544
6054 Implant/Abutment Supported Removable Denture for Partially Edentulous Arch $870
6094 Abutment Supported Crown – Titanium $764

BRIDGES AND PONTICS

Plus additional cost of noble metal (gold) when used.

*Note: Items with Prior Authorization Required:

Service or procedure must be reviewed and approved by Allied Administrators in advance of service or procedure being performed.

6210 Pontic - Cast High Noble Metal $400

6211

Pontic - Cast Predominantly Base Metal $400
6212 Pontic - Cast Noble Metal $400
6214 Pontic - Titanium $400
6240 Pontic - Porcelain Fused to High Noble Metal $403
6241 Pontic - Porcelain Fused to Predominantly Base Metal $400
6242 Pontic - Porcelain Fused to Noble Metal $426
6251 Pontic - Resin with Predominantly Base Metal Not Covered
6252 Pontic - Resin with Noble Metal Not Covered
6607 Inlay – Cast Noble Metal, 3 or More Surfaces $336
6608 Onlay – Porcelain/Ceramic, 2 Surfaces $432
6609 Onlay – Porcelain/Ceramic, 3 or More Surfaces $504
6610 Onlay – Cast High Noble Metal, 2 Surfaces $432
6611 Onlay – Cast High Noble Metal, 3 or More Surfaces $504
6612 Onlay – Cast Predominantly Base Metal, 2 Surfaces $432
6613 Onlay – Cast Predominantly Base Metal, 3 or More Surfaces $504
6614 Onlay – Cast Noble Metal, 2 Surfaces $432
6615 Onlay – Cast Noble Metal, 3 or More Surfaces $504
6634 Onlay – Titanium $504
6720 Crown - Resin with High Noble Metal Not Covered
6721 Crown - Resin with Predominantly Base Metal Not Covered
6722 Crown - Resin with Noble Metal Not Covered
6750 Crown - Porcelain Fused to High Noble Metal $606
6751 Crown - Porcelain Fused to Predominantly Base Metal $606
6752 Crown - Porcelain Fused to Noble Metal $606
6780 Crown - 3/4 Cast High Noble Metal $606
6781 Crown – 3/4 Cast Predominantly Base Metal $606
6782 Crown - 3/4 Cast Noble Metal $606
6790 Crown - Full Cast Noble Metal $606
6791 Crown - Full Cast Predominantly Base Metal $606
6792 Crown - Full Cast Noble Metal $606
6794 Crown - Titanium $606
6930 Recement Fixed Bridge $59
6940 Stress Breaker $144
6970 Post and Core, Indirectly Fabricated, in Addition to Fixed Partial Denture Retainer $130
6972 Prefabricated Post and Core in Addition to Fixed Partial Denture Retainer Not Covered
6973 Core Buildup for Retainer, Including Any Pins Not Covered
6980 Fixed Partial Denture Repair, By Report $137

ORAL SURGERY

*Note: Items with Prior Authorization Required:

Service or procedure must be reviewed and approved by Allied Administrators in advance of service or procedure being performed.

7111 Coronal Remnants – Deciduous Tooth $50
7140 Extraction, Erupted Tooth or Exposed Root $52
7210 Surgical Removal of Erupted Tooth $91
7220 Removal of Impacted Tooth - Soft Tissue $113
7230 Removal of Impacted Tooth - Partially Bony $142
7240 Removal of Impacted Tooth - Completely Bony $173
7241 Removal of Impacted Tooth - Completely Bony, with Unusual Surgical Complications $209
7250 Surgical Removal of Residual Tooth Roots $91
7260 Oroantral Fistula Closure $403
7272 Tooth Transplantation $154
7280 Surgical Exposure, Soft or Bony Tissue, of Impacted/Unerupted Tooth for Orthodontia $173
7285 Biopsy of Oral Tissue – Hard (Bone, Tooth) $163
7286 Biopsy of Oral Tissue – Soft (All Others) $115
7310 Alveoplasty in Conjunction with Extractions, Four or More Teeth Per Quad Not Covered
7320 Alveoplasty Not in Conjunction with Extractions, Four or More Teeth Per Quad $245
7321 Alveoplasty Not in Conjunction with Extractions – 1 to 3 Teeth $123
7440 Excision of Malignant Tumor – Lesion Diameter Up To 1.25 cm, Prior Authorization Required* See Note Above*
7441 Excision of Malignant Tumor – Lesion Diameter Greater than 1.25 cm, Prior Authorization Required* See Note Above*
7450 Removal of Benign Odontogenic Cyst or Tumor – Lesion Diameter Up To 1.25 cm $281
7451 Removal of Benign Odontogenic Cyst or Tumor – Lesion Diameter Greater Than 1.25 cm $281
7471 Removal of Lateral Exostosis $281
7472 Removal of Torus Palatines $281
7473 Removal of Torus Mandibularis $281
7490 Radical Resection of Mandible with Bone Graft, Prior Authorization Required* See Note Above*
7510 Incision and Drainage of Abscess – Intraoral Soft Tissue $68
7511 Incision and Drainage of Abscess – Intraoral Soft Tissue - Complicated $68
7520 Incision and Drainage of Abscess – Extraoral Soft Tissue $90
7521 Incision and Drainage of Abscess – Extraoral Soft Tissue - Complicated $90
7530 Removal of Foreign Body from Mucosa, Skin or Subcutaneous Alveolar Tissue, Prior Authorization Required* See Note Above*
7540 Removal of Reaction-Producing Foreign Bodies, Musculoskeletal System, Prior Authorization Required* See Note Above*
7550 Partial Ostectomy/Sequestrectomy for Removal of Non-Vital Bone, Prior Authorization Required* See Note Above*
7560 Maxillary Sinusotomy for Removal of Tooth Fragment or Foreign Body $612
7840 Condylectomy (TMJ) $842
7850 Surgical Discectomy (TMJ) $842
7910 Suture of Recent Small Wounds Up To 5 cm, Prior Authorization Required* See Note Above*
7960 Frenulectomy (Frenectomy or Frenotomy) – Separate Procedure $170
7970 Excision of Hyperplastic Tissue - per Arch $148
7971 Excision of Pericoronal Gingiva $97
7980 Sialolithotomy $281
7981 Excision of Salivary Gland, By Report $612
7982 Sialodochoplasty Not Covered
7983 Closure of Salivary Fistula $252

ADJUNCTIVE GENERAL SERVICES/MISCELLANEOUS

*Note: Items with Prior Authorization Required:

Service or procedure must be reviewed and approved by Allied Administrators in advance of service or procedure being performed.

8210 Minor Orthodontic Treatment $336
8220 Minor Orthodontic Treatment $336
9110 Palliative (Emergency) Treatment of Dental Pain – Minor Procedure $72
9212 Trigeminal Division Block Anesthesia $77
9215 Local Anesthesia Not Covered
9220 Deep Sedation/General Anesthesia – First 30 Minutes $192
9310 Specialist Examination/Consultation $58
9430 Office Visit for Observation – No Other Services Performed $38
9440 Office Visit - after Regularly Scheduled Hours $77
9610 Therapeutic parenteral drug, Prior Authorization Required* See Note Above*
9940 Occlusal Guard $150
9951 Occlusal Adjustment, Limited $58
9952 Occlusal Adjustment, Complete Not Covered
9999

Broken Appointments - less than 24-Hour Notice, per 15 Min.

Broken Appointment Maximums:
Sealant
Prophylaxis
Any Other Appointment

Not Covered

ORTHODONTIA

8070

Comprehensive Orthodontic Treatment - Transitional

 

50% of Treatment Schedule

$1,400 Lifetime Benefit

8080

Comprehensive Orthodontic Treatment – Adolescent to Age 19

Included in Above

8090

Comprehensive Orthodontic Treatment - Adult

Not Covered

Note: Plus additional cost of noble metal (gold) when used.

* Included in benefit for root canal therapy.