Expanded Dependent Dental Care under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services
Abstract
The study was designed to determine an acceptable expanded dental care program for service dependents and an organization capable of implementing such a program. Comprehensive dental care for the military dependent and retiree was considered a desirable benefit. It was stated that provision of dental care as a benefit incident to active duty could well enhance the volunteer service concept. Cost of a dental care program was held to be a major obstacle. A cost limitation method was therefore proposed. Several tables of cost and distribution figures were included in the paper. They considered increasing costs, projected state fee indices, probable utilization, and distribution of recipients. It was recommended that comprehensive dental care be provided eligible CHAMPUS recipients. The program recommendation included an annual deductible feature and benefits limits. The limits recommended beginning at $350 per person per year and increasing to $500. Family limits were also recommended, beginning at $1050 in the early years of military service, and no limit in later years. It was further recommended that Delta Dental Plans Association be selected to administer the program under CHAMPUS. The service organizations were found interested and capable of performing the necessary functions of administration.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 31, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD1207878
Entities
People
- Jon L. Daniels
Organizations
- Baylor University