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Serving Persons with Special Needs The MPE Fund has partnered with Tufts Dental Facilities (TDF) and Delta Dental of Massachusetts to better serve our members with special needs. This partnership will provide access to dental facilities and oral health providers around the Commonwealth who are dedicated and experienced in working with individuals with developmental disabilities who may require specialized care. The partnership will allow Fund members, who meet the eligibility requirements for the developmentally disabled as determined by Massachusetts' law, to receive individualized care based on their risk for dental disease and current oral health status. The providers in the facilities are qualified and have been trained in assessing a patient's level of risk for developing dental disease and in providing appropriate care. Since many patients with special needs have high risk factors for dental disease, they may require additional preventive therapies not normally covered by insurance plans. In addition to the benefits available to members enrolled in either the MPE Open or Closed Dental Plan, members who qualify for treatment in the TDF are also eligible for additional preventive therapies as determined by your TDF provider. All co-payments and calendar year maximums outlined in the Open and Closed Dental Plan descriptions will be in effect. To learn more about the facility locations in your area and to receive help obtaining appointments please call the MPE Unit at Delta Dental Plan at 1-800-553-6277. Final eligibility will be determined by the facility using the specified criteria for developmental disabilities outlined in Massachusetts law. Facilities are located in the following cities and/or towns: Amherst |
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