Dental Benefits – Claim Instructions
Any person who knowingly and with intent to injure, defraud or deceive any insurance company or other person files an application for insurance or statement of claim containing any
materially false information or conceals, for the purpose of misleading, information concerning any fact material thereto commits a fraudulent insurance act, which is a crime and subjects
such person to criminal and civil penalties.
Attention Alabama Residents: Any person who knowingly presents a false or fraudulent claim for payment of a loss or benefit or who knowingly presents false information in an application
for insurance is guilty of a crime and may be subject to restitution fines or confinement in prison, or any combination thereof. Attention Arkansas, District of Columbia, Rhode Island and
West Virginia Residents: Any person who knowingly presents a false or fraudulent claim for payment of a loss or benefit or knowingly presents false information in an application for
insurance is guilty of a crime and may be subject to fines and confinement in prison. Attention California Residents:
For
your protection California law requires notice of the following
to appear on this form: Any person who knowingly presents a false or fraudulent claim for the payment of a loss is guilty of a crime and may be subject to fines and confinement in state
prison.
Attention Colorado Residents:
It is unlawful to knowingly provide false, incomplete, or misleading facts or information to an insurance company for the purpose of defrauding or
attempting to defraud the company. Penalties may include imprisonment, fines, denial of insurance and civil damages. Any insurance company or agent of an insurance company who
knowingly provides false, incomplete, or
misleading facts or information to a policyholder or claimant for the purpose of defrauding or attempting to defraud the policyholder or claimant with
regard to a settlement or award payable from insurance proceeds shall be reported to the Colorado division of insurance within the department of regulatory agencies. Attention Florida
Residents: Any person who knowingly and with intent to injure, defraud, or deceive any insurer files a
statement of claim or an application containing any false, incomplete or misleading
information is guilty of a felony of the third degree. Attention Kansas Residents: Any person who knowingly and with intent to injure, defraud or deceive any insurance company or other
person submits an enrollment form for insurance or statement of claim containing any materially false information or conceals, for the purpose of misleading, information concerning any fact
material thereto may have violated state law. Attention Kentucky Residents: Any person who knowingly and with intent to defraud any insurance company or other person files a
statement of claim containing any materially false information or conceals, for the purpose of misleading, information concerning any fact material thereto commits a fraudulent insurance act,
which is a crime. Attention Louisiana Residents: Any person who knowingly presents a false or fraudulent claim for payment of a loss or benefit or knowingly presents false information in
an application is guilty of a crime and may be subject to fines and confinement in prison. Attention Maine and Tennessee Residents: It is a crime to knowingly provide false, incomplete, or
misleading information to an insurance company for the purpose of defrauding the company. Penalties may include imprisonment, fines, or denial of insurance benefits. Attention Maryland
Residents: Any person who knowingly or willfully presents a false or fraudulent claim for payment of a loss or benefit or who knowingly or willfully presents false information in an application
for insurance is guilty of a crime and may be subject to fines and confinement in prison. Attention Missouri Residents:
It is a crime to knowingly provide false, incomplete, or misleading
information to an insurance company for the purpose of defrauding the company. Penalties include imprisonment, fines, denial of insurance and civil damages, as determined by a court of
law. Any person who knowingly and with intent to injure, defraud or deceive an insurance company may be guilty of fraud as determined by a court of law. Attention New Jersey Residents:
Any person who includes any false or misleading information on an application for an insurance policy or knowingly files a statement of claim containing any false or misleading information is
subject to criminal and civil penalties. Attention North Carolina Residents: Any person who knowingly and with intent to injure, defraud or deceive any insurance company or other person
files an application for insurance or statement of claim containing any materially false information or conceals, for the purpose of misleading, information concerning any fact material thereto
commits a fraudulent insurance act, which may be a crime and subjects such person to criminal and civil penalties. Attention Ohio Residents:
Any person who, with intent to defraud or
knowing that he is facilitating a fraud against an insurer, submits an application or files a claim containing a false or deceptive statement is guilty of insurance fraud. Attention Oklahoma
Residents: WARNING: Any person who knowingly, and with intent to injure, defraud or deceive any insurer, makes any claim for the proceeds of an insurance policy containing any false,
incomplete or misleading information is guilty of a felony. Attention Oregon Residents: Any person who with intent to injure, defraud, or deceive any insurance company or other person
submits an enrollment form for insurance or statement of claim containing any materially false information or conceals for the purpose of misleading, information concerning any fact material
thereto may have violated state law.
Attention Pennsylvania Residents: Any person who knowingly and with intent to defraud any insurance company or other person files an application
for insurance or statement of claim containing any materially false information or conceals, for the purpose of misleading, information concerning any fact material thereto commits a
fraudulent insurance act, which is a crime and subjects such person to criminal and civil penalties.
Attention Puerto Rico Residents: Any person who knowingly and with the intention to
defraud includes false information in an application for insurance or file, assist or abet in the filing of a fraudulent claim to obtain payment of a loss or other benefit, or
files more than one
claim for the same loss or damage, commits a felony and if found guilty shall be punished for each violation with a fine of no less than five thousand dollars ($5,000), not to exceed ten
thousand dollars ($10,000); or imprisoned for a fixed term of three (3) years, or both. If aggravating circumstances exist, the fixed jail term may be increased to a maximum of five (5) years;
and if mitigating circumstances are present, the jail term may be reduced to a minimum of two (2) years. Attention Texas Residents: Any person who knowingly and with intent to injure,
defraud or deceive any insurance company or other person files an application for insurance or statement of claim containing any intentional misrepresentation of material fact or conceals, for
the purpose of misleading, information concerning any fact material thereto may commit a fraudulent insurance act, which may be a crime and may subject such person to criminal and civil
penalties. Attention Vermont Residents: Any person who knowingly and with intent to injure, defraud or deceive any insurance company or other person files an application for insurance
or statement of claim containing any materially false information or conceals, for the purpose of misleading, information concerning any fact material thereto commits a fraudulent insurance
act, which may be a crime and may subject such person to criminal and civil penalties. Attention Virginia Residents: Any person who knowingly and with intent to injure, defraud or deceive
any insurance company or other person files an application for insurance or statement of claim containing any materially false information or conceals, for the purpose of misleading,
information concerning any fact material thereto commits a fraudulent act, which is a crime and subjects such person to criminal and civil penalties. Attention Washington Residents: It is a
crime to knowingly provide false, incomplete, or misleading information to an insurance company for the purpose of defrauding the company. Penalties include imprisonment, fines, and
denial of insurance benefits. Attention New York Residents: Any person who knowingly and with intent to defraud any insurance company or other person files an application for insurance
or statement of claim containing any materially false information, or conceals for the purpose of misleading, information concerning any fact material thereto, commits a fraudulent insurance
act, which is a crime, and shall be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed five thousand dollars and the stated value of the claim for each violation.
Signature: Date (MM/DD/YYYY)
NOTE: INCOMPLETE CLAIM FORMS WILL BE RETURNED TO YOU FOR MISSING INFORMATION. THIS WILL DELAY THE PROCESSING OF THE CLAIM. FOR
FASTER, EASIER SUBMISSION OF CLAIMS, THE PROVIDER MAY CONTACT THE AETNA CLAIM PROCESSING CENTER FOR INFORMATION REGARDING
ELECTRONIC CLAIM SUBMISSIONS.
TO THE EMPLOYEE – USE BLACK INK ONLY
1. Complete blocks 1–22 in full.
2. Complete blocks 23–27 only if other dental coverage exists.
3. Be certain to sign the authorization to release information in block 28.
4. If you wish to have your benefits for this claim paid directly to your dentist, sign block 29.
If total charges for the planned course of treatment are expected to exceed the minimum Predetermination dollar amount stated in your dental plan booklet, it is suggested
you file for Predetermination of Benefits. Aetna Dental will notify your dentist of the benefits payable.
NOTE: YOUR DENTAL COVERAGE IS SUBJECT TO SPECIFIC LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS. PLEASE REFER TO YOUR DENTAL BOOKLET FOR
DESCRIPTION OF COVERED EXPENSES, DEDUCTIBLE AND COPAYMENT INFORMATION, AND LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS.
TO THE DENTIST – USE BLACK INK ONLY
1. COMPLETED SERVICES Check the box noted "STATEMENT OF SERVICES RENDERED" and complete blocks 30-48. When entering the treatment plan on the
form, please indicate a separate fee for each individual service rendered.
2. PREDETERMINATION OF BENEFITS If total charges for this claim are to exceed the minimum Predetermination dollar amount indicated in the employee's Dental Plan
Booklet (and treatment is not emergency in nature), Predetermination of Benefits is suggested. Check the box marked "PRE-TREATMENT ESTIMATE", and complete
blocks 30-48.
NOTE: PREDETERMINATION OF BENEFITS IS ONLY INTENDED TO AVOID MISUNDERSTANDINGS BETWEEN THE EMPLOYEE, DENTIST AND INSURANCE
COMPANY CONCERNING BENEFITS PAYABLE. YOU AND YOUR PATIENT ARE, OF COURSE, FREE TO PURSUE ANY TREATMENT PLAN YOU THINK BEST.
3. If the employee indicates that benefits should be paid directly to the dentist, these benefits will be sent directly to you with a copy of the transaction to the employee.
X-rays taken for metal restorations and crowns should be submitted with treatment plan. They may also be requested for other services. X-rays will be reviewed
by practicing Dentists and returned promptly.
TO THE EMPLOYEE & DENTIST
Send the completed benefits request and the bills to: Aetna Dental
PO Box 14094
Lexington, KY 40512-4094
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