This plan is not insurance. This is your agreement as Cardholder with MyDentalSavings as a Dental Savings and Discounts Membership offer powered by Best Benefits with Gallagher Affinity Insurance Services, Inc. (a “discount plan organization,” “DPO”). It is effective on the date of acceptance of Cardholder’s application for enrollment in the Carefree Dental (“Program”) and for the period of your plan.
DPO shall provide Cardholder with a list of participating providers on its website, by phone or by email. Providers are subject to change without notice. Cardholder is responsible for choice of provider, verification that the provider is a current participant and for payment for goods and services. No portion of any provider’s fee will be reimbursed or otherwise paid by DPO. You are solely responsible for payment. Savings are based on the provider’s usual fees or on national or regional fees for the service or product. Actual savings will vary depending upon Your location and the specific products or services purchased. Providers may offer certain products or services to the general public at prices lower than the Program price. In that event, members will always be charged the lower price. This is a discount program and not insurance. Program discounts cannot be used in conjunction with any other network based program.
Participating providers are solely responsible for the quality of service or product purchased by Cardholder and DPO disclaims any liability with respect to such matters. DPO reserves the right to modify any benefits, including provider networks, included in Your Program. If your state requires that we notify you of changes to your benefits, DPO will do so.
Payment of membership fee is made by the billing source authorized by You in accordance with the payment terms to which You agreed. DPO reserves the right to increase or decrease the membership fee for each renewal membership term effective upon renewal of Your membership. To change your method of payment, call the customer service number on your membership I.D. card. Membership is not transferable. For family memberships, only you and anyone living in your household may use this membership. For single memberships, only Cardholder may use the membership. Should a single member wish to add family members on a family plan, call the customer service number shown on the membership I.D. Card. and you may, subject to the membership plan you purchased and/or enrolled in.
General Complaint Procedure: Complaints of any nature may be filed with MyDentalSavings. Gallagher Affinity Insurance Services, Inc. the discount plan organization at 2850 W. Golf Road, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008. Complaints will be acknowledged in writing within 5 business days and will be resolved in writing to you within 30 calendar days. Should you remain dissatisfied with the results from your complaint with the discount plan organization, you may contact the Commissioner of Insurance, Division of Insurance, the insurance department, or other agency which regulates this product in your state. Contact us at 1-800-436-8769 to obtain state complaint contact information.
Termination and Cancellation: You may terminate Your membership at any time by logging in to www.mydentalsavings.com and submitting a cancellation request on the Contact Us page, calling us at the toll free number on Your membership card, or You may notify us in writing at Customer Services, PO Box 2823 Clinton, IA 52733—2823. Your cancellation will be effective promptly upon the receipt of Your cancellation notice and You will no longer be billed for Your membership. DPO reserves the right to terminate your membership at any time for any reason.
Half-Yearly and Annual Members Only: After the first 30 days, if a membership is cancelled by You or DPO for any reason other than nonpayment of fees, You may be eligible for a pro-rata refund of membership fees.
Governing Law and Arbitration: Your membership is governed and controlled by the laws of the State of Illinois. Any dispute arising from or related to Your membership shall be resolved by binding, non-appealable private arbitration conducted in accordance with the Rules of American Arbitration Association in Chicago, Illinois, unless required by a member’s individual state laws to resolve in a different location. This provision shall survive the termination of Your membership and shall be subject to the Federal Arbitration Act.
Governing Law and Arbitration for Montana and Oklahoma Residents: Your membership is governed and controlled by the laws of your state. Any dispute arising from or related to Your membership shall be resolved by a voluntary private arbitration conducted in accordance with the Rules of the American Arbitration Association in your state. This provision shall survive the termination of Your membership and shall be subject to the Federal Arbitration Act.
South Dakota Residents: If you cancel the program you are not obligated to make further payments for the program, nor are you entitled to any program benefits for any period of time after the last month for which payment has been made.
The MyDentalSavings program is NOT insurance and is not intended to replace dental insurance. This is a discount membership program. Discounts are only available at participating providers in the Aetna Dental Access® network. Membership fees must be paid and membership must be active and in good standing to access program benefits. Membership-based Discounts and Savings may vary by provider, service, and geographical area. The program is automatically renewed unless canceled by the member. Cancel anytime by contacting customer service.
Some services may be covered by qualified health plans under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
This plan is NOT insurance. This is not a qualified health plan under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This plan does not meet the minimum creditable coverage requirements under M.G.L. c. 111M and 956 CMR 5.00. This is not a Medicare prescription drug plan. The plan provides discounts at participating providers for services. The plan does not make payments directly to providers. The plan member is obligated to pay for all services but will receive a discount from participating providers. The range of discounts will vary depending on the type of provider and services. The Discount Plan Organization is Gallagher Affinity Insurance Services, Inc., at 2850 W. Golf Road, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008. Plan not available in Alaska, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington. To inquire about participating providers, please call or email our Customer Service. You have the right to cancel this plan within 30 days after the effective date for a full refund. Such refund will be issued within 30 days of request.
The discount program provides access to the Aetna Dental Access® network. This network is administered by Aetna Life Insurance Company (ALIC). Neither ALIC nor any of its affiliates offers or administers the discount program. Neither ALIC nor any of its affiliates is an affiliate, agent, representative or employee of the discount program. Dental providers are independent contractors and not employees or agents of ALIC or its affiliates. ALIC does not provide dental care or treatment and is not responsible for outcomes.