Total Care – Dental
Benefit is not automatic. New members who commence work prior to October 1, must contact Johnson and enroll no later than October 15. Coverage will take effect the first of the month following receipt of the application form or request for coverage.
New members who commence work after October 1, must enroll within 31 days of commencing work. Coverage to take effect the first of the month following receipt of application.
Should you elect not to participate in the plan, but wish to participate at a future date, coverage will be effective September 1, following receipt of application. If you participate in the program, coverage will remain in effect for a full twelve month period, provided you remain an active member or employee of the NSTU.
Cost Sharing
Member pays 100%
Coverage
Basic Preventative Services
80% reimbursement for such items as the following (benefit maximums may apply):
- oral examinations;
- cleanings, pit and fissure sealants;
- fillings;
- root canal therapy;
- periodontic services;
- denture repairs or relining;
- extraction of teeth.
Major Restorative Services
60% reimbursement for the following major restorative services to a maximum payment of $1,500 per person per calendar year:
- crown restorations;
- inlay and onlay restorations;
- gold fillings when teeth cannot be restored with other material.
Prosthodontic Services
50% reimbursement to a maximum payment of $1,500 per person per calendar year.
Orthodontic Services
50% reimbursement to a maximum payment of $2,000 per person lifetime.
Underwriters
Underwritten by Medavie Blue Cross
Contact
If you have any questions regarding the above, please call the Administrator, Johnson Inc., at 453-9543 or 1-800-453-9543 (toll-free).
email: insurance@nstu.ca or nstu@johnson.ca
Visit the Johnson Inc. website: www.johnson.ca
Additional Resources
Further details can be found by visiting the Johnson Inc. Members-Only website.