Cigna UK HealthCare Benefits Dental
Cigna UK HealthCare Benefits (Cigna) has introduced core enhancements to its comprehensive dental plans to provide what it says is market-leading access to dental care, including unlimited preventative treatments, which will aid in addressing what Cigna says is the economic loss of £105m every year in sick days that are attributable to oral health problems in the UK.
The enhancements are designed to support the overall health and wellbeing of customers, and help improve dental care access and prevent future sickness absence caused by oral health related problems. The three core enhancements include:
Unlimited access to preventative treatments, including dental examinations, scale and polishes, x-rays and periodontal (gum disease) treatments for Cigna members on DentaCare and OralHealth plans.
Removal of the annual maximum benefit limit for preventative, minor and major treatments from all DentaCare plan levels, enabling DentaCare customers to enjoy access to a wide-range of dental treatments without the worry of exceeding an overall annual cap.
Removal of the pre-authorisation requirement for major treatment hospital stays and treatment required following an accident, providing Cigna dental plan customers with enhanced access to dental care.
Comment: These three enhancements effectively widen cover and make life easier for Cigna’s dental customers. Dental plans have great potential and more cover and removing obstacles is one way to help expand the market
Plus points: Cover enhancements; Removal of pre-authorisation for accident treatment.
Not so plus points: Dental plans are not yet seen as a necessity by many people and businesses.
Website: http://www.cigna.co.uk.
Rating (max 10): Innovation: 8. Overall: 8. Gold
Tags: Dental; Cigna