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HEALTHY MOUTH. HEALTHY BODY. HAPPY FACE. Get to know the Cigna Dental PPO (DPPO) plan. The power of preventive dental care When you enroll in the Cigna Dental PPO (DPPO) plan, certain preventive dental care services like cleanings, oral 1 exams and routine x-rays are covered at no additional cost when you use a network dentist. And those visits are about more than brightening your smile — they’re important for maintaining your overall health, too. People who do not get preventive care are People who get regular preventive 1.5 times more likely to develop gum disease, care are 22 percent less likely to need 1.5x which can cause complications, especially for 22%care at an emergency room or urgent 2 2 people with underlying medical conditions. care center. Your plan includes other features and benefits to help make getting dental care simple and affordable, including: Enhanced flexibility The Cigna DPPO plan allows you to choose any licensed dentist for care. However, you’ll save more by using a dentist in the Total DPPO network. The Total DPPO network offers convenient access to highly 3 rated dentists all across the country and savings on covered dental services. Savings and convenience Network dentists have agreed to reduce their fees for Cigna customers. They will also file claims for you and they cannot “balance bill” you for the difference between their regular fees and the reduced fees they have agreed to accept from Cigna. Preventive care at no additional cost Your plan covers certain preventive care services like cleanings, oral exams and routine x-rays at no 1 additional cost when you use a network dentist. What is balance billing? Balance billing happens when a dentist who isn’t in your plan’s network i charges more than your plan pays. Balance billing is a risk when you get services from an out-of-network dentist, so it helps to understand the difference between in-network and out-of-network dentists. ® Together, all the way. 960798 07/21 © 2021 Cigna.

Find dentists in the Total DPPO network. You can search for network dentists before your benefits become active by visiting Cigna.com. • Select “Find a Doctor, Dentist or Facility” • Follow prompts to search by type of dentist or by dentist name. • When prompted to select a plan, choose “DPPO/EPO > Total Cigna DPPO” Once your benefits become active, you can use your myCigna.com account to access enhanced search tools including verified patient reviews, Brighter Scores and a treatment cost estimator that shows costs specific to your plan. No ID card needed! You don’t need an ID card to receive care from network dentists. Simply make your appointment and provide identification to the office staff. They can verify your coverage with Cigna. You can also access a digital ID card after your benefits are effective and you have activated your myCigna.com account. Dental coverage that Questions? We’re here to help 24/7, with live keeps you smiling and helps you stay healthy. customer support in over 150 languages. Call 1.800.Cigna24 ® Together, all the way. 1. Not all preventive services are covered, including athletic mouth guards. Refer to the policy for a complete list of covered and non-covered preventive services. Frequency limitations apply. 2. “Preventive Dental Treatment Associated with Lower Medical Utilization and Costs.” National study of Cigna customers with dental and medical coverage, updated December 2020. The dentists who participate in the Cigna network are independent contractors solely responsible for the treatment provided to their patients. They are not agents of Cigna. In Texas, the insured dental plan is known as Cigna Dental Choice, and this plan uses the national Cigna DPPO network. All Cigna products and services are provided exclusively by or through operating subsidiaries of Cigna Corporation. The Cigna name, logo, and other Cigna marks are owned by Cigna Intellectual Property, Inc. 960798 © 2021 Cigna.