:DentalPlans' SmartHealth(TM) Plan Offers Expansive Services Based on Member Needs

New Plan From Careington Offers Consumers Everything From Dental Savings to Telemedicine

PLANTATION, FL--(Marketwired - April 24, 2015) - :DentalPlans, a leader in providing access to affordable, quality healthcare, has launched a new program, :DP SmartHealth™, which offers significant savings on state-of-the-art health and wellness services.

"What :DentalPlans did for dental care we're now doing for healthcare with :DP SmartHealth," said Vice President Of Marketing for :DentalPlans, Bill Chase.

:DP SmartHealth is an inclusive bundle of essential healthcare and wellness savings programs, offered at one low price for the savvy, health conscious consumer. The plan provides 24/7/365 access to quality medical care through phone or video consultations with board-certified family practitioners, primary care physicians, and internists who can diagnose, treat, and write prescriptions (when medically appropriate) to manage common problems such as flu, cold, sinus and respiratory infections, allergies, poison ivy, and other non-emergency illnesses.

:DP SmartHealth also provides additional discounts on essential services with a dental savings plan, reduced rates on vision -- including Lasik -- hearing, counseling and alternative health services, as well as deep discounts on a wide assortment of other popular wellness services and products. The plan even includes emergency medical travel assistance.

Annual plans may be purchased through :DentalPlans, for the price of $199.95 for an individual plan or $299.95 for a family of four, plus a one-time non-refundable $20.00 processing fee.

:DP SmartHealth includes:

  • Dental Savings Plan: Save 10 to 60 percent off dental services with Careington's CAREPOS plan.

  • Telemedicine: 24/7/365 access to quality medical care through phone or video consultations with board-certified family practitioners, primary care physicians, and internists who use electronic health records to diagnose, treat, and write prescriptions, when medically appropriate, for patients with problems such as sinus and respiratory infections, allergies, poison ivy, and other non-emergency illnesses.

  • Vision Savings Plan: EyeMed discount vision plans offer members 20 to 40 percent off the retail price of eyewear. Members are eligible for discounts on exams, eyeglasses and contact lenses from more than 65,000 providers nationwide.

  • LASIK Surgery Savings: Members will receive savings of 40 to 50 percent off the overall national average cost for traditional LASIK surgery at over 750 locations through QualSight.

  • Prescription Savings: EnvisionRx can assist you in reducing the increasing cost of prescription medications. Offering affordable generic and brand name medications, and more than 60,000 participating pharmacies to choose from.

  • Hearing Aids: Amplifon is one of the largest providers of hearing services in the U.S., including hearing aid discounts. With a network of more than 3,800 credentialed clinics to help you find the right hearing aid from more than 2,000 models from leading manufacturers like GN Sound, Miracle-Ear, Sonic Innovations and more.

  • Chiropractic Care: American Specialty Health (ASH) is a national health services organization that manages acupuncture, chiropractic, and health wellness provider networks to improve the health of members.

  • Health Library: Members have email access to the eDocAmerica medical team, a smartphone app, 3D video library with more than 250 videos, weekly health tips, and healthy lifestyle assessment to help monitor and improve health.

  • Mental Health: Through American Behavioral, members gain access to assistance with work/life issues, family and marital issues, mental health and substance abuse assessment and referral, as well as legal, financial, child care and elder care referral services.

  • Travel Assistance: Travel Assistance and Emergency Medical Assistance are available through Travel Guard when members travelling 100 miles away from home are faced with a serious injury or illness, or a travel-related emergency such as lost luggage, passport or wallet; flight rebooking, or pre-trip travel advice on required inoculations.

"We strive to help people live healthier, happier lives by offering products that provide money-saving access to quality health care, backed by world-class customer service," says Chase. ":DP SmartHealth is one more way to make sure that everyone gets the great care that they deserve."

THIS PLAN IS NOT INSURANCE and is not intended to replace health insurance. This plan does not meet the minimum creditable coverage requirements under M.G.L. c.111M and 956 CMR 5.00. This plan is not a Qualified Health Plan under the Affordable Care Act. This is not a Medicare prescription drug plan. The range of discounts will vary depending on the type of provider and service. The plan does not pay providers directly. Plan members must pay for all services but will receive a discount from participating providers. The list of participating providers is at [applicable website]. A written list of participating providers is available upon request. You may cancel within the first 30 days after receipt of membership materials and receive a full refund, less a nominal processing fee (nominal fee for MD residents is $5, AR and TN residents will be refunded processing fee). Discount Medical Plan Organization and administrator: Careington International Corporation, 7400 Gaylord Parkway, Frisco, TX 75034; phone 800-441-0380. This plan is not available in Vermont or Washington.

About :DentalPlans
:DentalPlans, founded in 1999, is a leading dental and health savings marketplace in the U.S., helping more than a million people to affordably access quality healthcare services. Our mission is to empower consumers with the tools, information, resources and services that they need to live happier, healthier lives. Our independent research -- the :DP SmileMeter™ and :DP SmileIndex™ -- provides a unique look into the consumer healthcare market. We offer user-friendly access to dental and health plans, online comparison tools to help consumers save on their health care costs, and our :DP AtYourService™ support team that leaves no question unanswered. For more information, visit us at www.dentalplans.com and find us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and YouTube.

Advertisement