Bonitas Dental Benefit Table 2015 Dental benefits are paid at the Bonitas Dental tariff (BDT). Hospitalisation and certain specialised dentistry and treatment must be pre-authorised*. Procedures and treatment not pre-authorised will not attract a benefit, with the exception of crown and bridge where a 20% penalty will apply if authorisation is applied for after the treatment has been done. Failure to pre-authorise orthodontic treatment will result in a payment ONLY from date of authorisation for the remaining months of treatment, provided that the treatment is clinically indicated. Penalties do not apply to emergency hospital admission. Co-payments are levied for Orthodontics on the Standard option. A benefit for Crown & Bridgework on the Standard option is subject to a Denis Designated Service Provider Network. Dental benefits are subject to managed care protocols and managed care interventions which may include the requirement of treatment plans and/or radiographs prior to benefit application. Scheme exclusions apply to dental benefits. In the event of a dispute, the registered rules of the scheme prevail. BonCom option** The dental benefits of the BonCom option will be paid from the member s available savings and/or threshold limit. The dental benefits as published below will apply, subject to Denis managed care protocols and managed care interventions which include pre-authorisation where necessary. Pre-authorisation is required for crowns, orthodontics, implants, periodontics, hospital and IV conscious sedation. A 25% co-payment in threshold applies to all conservative and specialised dental and treatment. Co-payments are not applicable to Maxillo-facial surgery and Hospitalisation. Please note that Medscheme will be responsible for the payment of all dental claims on the BonCom option. DENTAL PRIMARY BONSAVE STANDARD BONCOM CONSERVATIVE DENTISTRY Consultations X-rays: Intra-oral X-rays: Extra-oral 2 annual check-ups per beneficiary (once in 6 months). 1 per beneficiary in a 3 year period. 2 annual check-ups per beneficiary (once in 6 months). 1 per beneficiary in a 3 year period. 2 annual check-ups per beneficiary (once in 6 months). 1 per beneficiary in a 3 year period. 1 per beneficiary in a 3 year period. Additional benefit may be considered where specialised dental treatment is required. Additional benefit may be considered where specialised dental treatment is required. Oral Hygiene 2 annual scale and polish treatments per beneficiary (once in 6 months). 2 annual scale and polish treatments per beneficiary (once in 6 months). 2 annual scale and polish treatments per beneficiary (once in 6 months).
Benefit for fissure sealants is limited to beneficiaries younger than 16 years of age. Benefit for fluoride is limited to beneficiaries younger than 16 years of age. Oral hygiene instructions Oral hygiene evaluation Professionally applied fluoride for beneficiaries 16 years and older Dental bleaching Benefit for fissure sealants is limited to beneficiaries younger than 16 years of age. Benefit for fluoride is limited to beneficiaries younger than 16 years of age. Oral hygiene instructions Oral hygiene evaluation Professionally applied fluoride for beneficiaries 16 years and older Dental bleaching Benefit for fissure sealants is limited to beneficiaries younger than 16 years of age. Benefit for fluoride is limited to beneficiaries younger than 16 years of age. Oral hygiene instructions Oral hygiene evaluation Professionally applied fluoride for beneficiaries 16 years and older Dental bleaching Benefit for fissure sealants is limited to beneficiaries younger than 16 years of age. Benefit for fluoride is limited to beneficiaries younger than 16 years of age. Oral hygiene instructions Oral hygiene evaluation Professionally applied fluoride for beneficiaries 16 years and older Dental bleaching Fillings Benefit for fillings are granted once per tooth in 365 days. Benefit for fillings are granted once per tooth in 365 days. Benefit for fillings are granted once per tooth in 365 days. Benefit for fillings are granted once per tooth in 365 days. Benefit for re-treatment of a tooth is subject to managed Benefit for re-treatment of a tooth is subject to managed Benefit for re-treatment of a tooth is subject to managed Benefit for re-treatment of a tooth is subject to managed may be required for multiple fillings. may be required for multiple fillings. may be required for multiple fillings. may be required for multiple fillings. Fillings to restore teeth damaged due to toothbrush abrasion, attrition, erosion and fluorosis Resin bonding for restorations that are charged as a separate procedure to the restoration The polishing of restorations Gold foil restorations Ozone therapy Fillings to restore teeth damaged due to toothbrush abrasion, attrition, erosion and fluorosis Resin bonding for restorations that are charged as a separate procedure to the restoration The polishing of restorations Gold foil restorations Ozone therapy Fillings to restore teeth damaged due to toothbrush abrasion, attrition, erosion and fluorosis Resin bonding for restorations that are charged as a separate procedure to the restoration The polishing of restorations Gold foil restorations Ozone therapy Fillings to restore teeth damaged due to toothbrush abrasion, attrition, erosion and fluorosis Resin bonding for restorations that are charged as a separate procedure to the restoration The polishing of restorations Gold foil restorations Ozone therapy Root Canal Therapy and Extractions Benefit for root canal includes all teeth except primary teeth and permanent molars. Benefit for root canal includes all teeth except primary teeth and permanent molars. Direct and indirect pulp capping Direct and indirect pulp capping Root canal therapy on primary (milk) teeth Root canal therapy on wisdom teeth (3rd molars) Direct and indirect pulp capping Root canal therapy on primary (milk) teeth Root canal therapy on wisdom teeth (3rd molars) Direct and indirect pulp capping Plastic Dentures and associated Laboratory 1 set of plastic dentures (an upper and a lower) per beneficiary in a 4 year period. 1 set of plastic dentures (an upper and a lower) per beneficiary in a 4 year period. 1 set of plastic dentures (an upper and a lower) per beneficiary in a 4 year period. 1 set of plastic dentures (an upper and a lower) per beneficiary in a 4 year period.
clinical fee of denture repairs, denture tooth replacements and the addition of a soft base to new dentures; the laboratory fee clinical fee of denture repairs, denture tooth replacements and the addition of a soft base to new dentures; the laboratory fee clinical fee of denture repairs, denture tooth replacements and the addition of a soft base to new dentures; the laboratory fee clinical fee of denture repairs, denture tooth replacements and the addition of a soft base to new dentures; the laboratory fee laboratory fee of mouthguards; the clinical fee laboratory fee of mouthguards; the clinical fee laboratory fee of mouthguards; the clinical fee laboratory fee of mouthguards; the clinical fee Diagnostic dentures and Snoring appliances and Provisional dentures and Diagnostic dentures and Snoring appliances and Provisional dentures and Diagnostic dentures and Snoring appliances and Provisional dentures and Diagnostic dentures and Snoring appliances and Provisional dentures and SPECIALISED DENTISTRY Partial Metal Frame Dentures and associated Laboratory No Benefit No Benefit 1 partial frame (an upper or a lower) per beneficiary in a 5 year period. The metal base to full dentures and associated 2 partial frames (an upper and a lower) per beneficiary in a 5 year period. The metal base to full dentures and associated Crown & Bridge* and associated Laboratory No benefit No benefit Subject to a Denis Designated Service Provider Network. 1 crown per family per year. 3 crowns per family per year. A bridge comprises 2 or more crown units. Each crown is payable from the available Crown and Bridge benefit. Benefits for crowns will be granted once per tooth in a 5 year period. Benefits for crowns will be granted once per tooth in a 5 year period. may be requested. may be requested. Crowns or crown retainers on wisdom teeth (3rd Crowns or crown retainers
molars) Pontics on 2nd molars on wisdom teeth (3rd molars) Pontics on 2nd molars Crown and bridge for cosmetic reasons and associated Full mouth rehabilitations and associated laboratory Provisional crowns and Porcelain veneers and inlays and associated Emergency crowns that are not placed for the immediate protection in tooth injury and associated. Crown and bridge for cosmetic reasons and associated Full mouth rehabilitations and associated laboratory Provisional crowns and Porcelain veneers and inlays and associated Emergency crowns that are not placed for the immediate protection in tooth injury and associated. Implants* and associated Laboratory No benefit No benefit No benefit 2 implants per beneficiary in a 5 year period. Cost of implant components is limited to R2100 per implant. Implants on wisdom teeth (3rd molars) Dolder bars and associated abutments on implants including the associated Orthodontics* and associated Laboratory No benefit No benefit Orthodontic treatment is granted once per beneficiary per lifetime. On pre-authorisation cases will be clinically assessed by using an orthodontic needs analysis. Benefit allocation is subject to the outcome of the needs analysis and funding can be granted up to 80% of BDT. Benefit for Orthodontic treatment will be granted where function is impaired. Orthodontic treatment is granted once per beneficiary per lifetime. On pre-authorisation cases will be clinically assessed by using an orthodontic needs analysis. Benefit allocation is subject to the outcome of the needs analysis and funding can be granted up to 100% of BDT. Benefit for Orthodontic treatment will be granted where function is impaired.
Benefit will not be granted where Orthodontic treatment is required for cosmetic reasons. The associated Laboratory will also not be covered. Only one family member may commence Orthodontic treatment in a calendar year. Benefit is limited to individuals younger than 18 years of age. correction) and other orthodontic related surgery and any related Hospital and Laboratory Orthodontic re-treatment and any related Laboratory Invisible retainer material Benefit will not be granted where Orthodontic treatment is required for cosmetic reasons. The associated Laboratory will also not be covered. Only one family member may commence Orthodontic treatment in a calendar year. Benefit is limited to individuals younger than 18 years of age. correction) and other orthodontic related surgery and any related Hospital and Laboratory Orthodontic re-treatment and any related Laboratory Invisible retainer material Periodontics* No benefit No benefit Benefit is limited to conservative, non-surgical therapy only and will only be applied to members who are registered on the Periodontal Programme. Surgical periodontics which includes gingivectomies, periodontal flap surgery tissue grafting and the hemisection of a tooth Perio chip placement Benefit is limited to conservative, non-surgical therapy only and will only be applied to members who are registered on the Periodontal Programme. Surgical periodontics which includes gingivectomies, periodontal flap surgery tissue grafting and the hemisection of a tooth Perio chip placement Maxillo-Facial Surgery and Oral Pathology Surgery in the dental chair: Surgery in the dental chair: Surgery in the dental chair: Surgery in the dental chair: Benefit for Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) therapy is limited to nonsurgical intervention/treatments. Benefit for Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) therapy is limited to nonsurgical intervention/treatments. Benefit for Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) therapy is limited to nonsurgical intervention/treatments. Benefit for Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) therapy is limited to nonsurgical intervention/treatments. The claims for oral pathology (cysts and biopsies, the surgical treatment of tumours of the jaw and soft tissue tumours) will only be covered if supported by a laboratory report that confirms diagnosis. The claims for oral pathology (cysts and biopsies, the surgical treatment of tumours of the jaw and soft tissue tumours) will only be covered if supported by a laboratory report that confirms diagnosis. The claims for oral pathology (cysts and biopsies, the surgical treatment of tumours of the jaw and soft tissue tumours) will only be covered if supported by a laboratory report that confirms diagnosis. The claims for oral pathology (cysts and biopsies, the surgical treatment of tumours of the jaw and soft tissue tumours) will only be covered if supported by a laboratory report that confirms diagnosis.
correction) surgery Sinus lifts Bone augmentations Bone and tissue regeneration The cost of bone regeneration material The auto-transplantation of teeth The closure of an oralantral opening (currently code 8909) when claimed during the same visit with impacted teeth (currently codes 8941, 8943 and 8945) is a scheme exclusion. correction) surgery Sinus lifts Bone augmentations Bone and tissue regeneration The cost of bone regeneration material The auto-transplantation of teeth The closure of an oralantral opening (currently code 8909) when claimed during the same visit with impacted teeth (currently codes 8941, 8943 and 8945) is a scheme exclusion. correction) surgery Sinus lifts Bone augmentations Bone and tissue regeneration The cost of bone regeneration material The auto-transplantation of teeth The closure of an oralantral opening (currently code 8909) when claimed during the same visit with impacted teeth (currently codes 8941, 8943 and 8945) is a scheme exclusion. correction) surgery Sinus lifts Bone augmentations Bone and tissue regeneration The cost of bone regeneration material The auto-transplantation of teeth The closure of an oralantral opening (currently code 8909) when claimed during the same visit with impacted teeth (currently codes 8941, 8943 and 8945) is a scheme exclusion. Surgery in hospital: See Hospitalisation* below Surgery in hospital: See Hospitalisation* below Surgery in hospital: See Hospitalisation* below Surgery in hospital: See Hospitalisation* below
HOSPITALISATION AND ANAESTHETICS Hospitalisation (general anaesthetic)* Admission protocols apply. are available for children under the age of 5 years for extensive dental treatment. are available for the removal of impacted teeth. Benefit is subject to managed care protocols. The Hospital and anaesthetist claims for the following will not be covered when performed under general anaesthesia. The payment of the dental procedure will be dependent on available benefits, and payable at BDT tariffs: Apicectomies Dentectomies Frenectomies Implantology and associated surgical Conservative dental treatment (fillings, extractions and root canal therapy) for adults Professional oral hygiene Surgical tooth exposures for orthodontic reasons Admission protocols apply. are available for children under the age of 5 years for extensive dental treatment. are available for the removal of impacted teeth. Benefit is subject to managed care protocols. The Hospital and anaesthetist claims for the following will not be covered when performed under general anaesthesia. The payment of the dental procedure will be dependent on available benefits, and payable at BDT tariffs: Apicectomies Dentectomies Frenectomies Implantology and associated surgical Conservative dental treatment (fillings, extractions and root canal therapy) for adults Professional oral hygiene Surgical tooth exposures for orthodontic reasons Admission protocols apply. are available for children under the age of 5 years for extensive dental treatment. are available for the removal of impacted teeth. Benefit is subject to managed care protocols. The Hospital and anaesthetist claims for the following will not be covered when performed under general anaesthesia. The payment of the dental procedure will be dependent on available benefits, and payable at BDT tariffs: Apicectomies Dentectomies Frenectomies Implantology and associated surgical Conservative dental treatment (fillings, extractions and root canal therapy) for adults Professional oral hygiene Surgical tooth exposures for orthodontic reasons Admission protocols apply. are available for children under the age of 5 years for extensive dental treatment. are available for the removal of impacted teeth. Benefit is subject to managed care protocols. The Hospital and anaesthetist claims for the following will not be covered when performed under general anaesthesia. The payment of the dental procedure will be dependent on available benefits, and payable at BDT tariffs**: Apicectomies Dentectomies Frenectomies Implantology and associated surgical Conservative dental treatment (fillings, extractions and root canal therapy) for adults Professional oral hygiene Surgical tooth exposures for orthodontic reasons admission to hospital is dental fear and anxiety Multiple hospital admissions the admission request is for a sterile facility The cost of dental materials for performed under general anaesthesia admission to hospital is dental fear and anxiety Multiple hospital admissions the admission request is for a sterile facility The cost of dental materials for performed under general anaesthesia admission to hospital is dental fear and anxiety Multiple hospital admissions the admission request is for a sterile facility The cost of dental materials for performed under general anaesthesia admission to hospital is dental fear and anxiety Multiple hospital admissions the admission request is for a sterile facility The cost of dental materials for performed under general anaesthesia Laughing gas in dental rooms IV conscious sedation in rooms* Benefit is limited to extensive dental treatment. Benefit is limited to extensive dental treatment. Benefit is limited to extensive dental treatment. Benefit is limited to extensive dental treatment.
Additional scheme exclusions: Electrognathographic recordings, pantographic recordings and other such electronic analyses Nutritional and tobacco counseling Caries susceptibility and microbiological tests Fissure sealants on patients 16 years and older Pulp tests Cost of Mineral Trioxide Cost of prescribed toothpastes, mouthwashes (e.g. Corsodyl) and ointments Appointment not kept Special report Dental testimony including Dento-legal fees Treatment plan completed (currently code 8120) Enamel microabrasion Behaviour management Intramuscular or subcutaneous injection Procedures that are defined as unusual circumstances and that are defined as unlisted