Dental Coverage
McClatchy offers dental plans designed to provide our benefit-eligible employees with care to maintain their oral health. Additional information on dental coverage is listed below.
McClatchy's dental plans, administered by Cigna, help make it easy for you to get the care you need. Both plans provide access to network providers at negotiated discount costs and cover preventive services, such as exams, cleanings and x-rays. Choose the Basic plan for preventive services only, or the Comprehensive plan for more traditional dental insurance coverage.
Basic Dental Plan
This plan offers the lowest cost monthly premium contribution since coverage is mostly limited to preventive and diagnostic services. However, the plan may also provide coverage in the event of a dental emergency to relieve pain.
The plan overview is designed to highlight some of the benefits available under the Basic Dental plan.
The Summary Plan Description (SPD) is a detailed guide to what services the Basic Plan plan covers and how the plan works.
- 2026 Basic Plan SPD (Coming soon)
Comprehensive Dental Plan
In addition to the services offered as part of the Basic plan, the Comprehensive Dental plan also includes coverage for basic/major restorative services and orthodontia for children under age 26 effective 1/1/2026.
The plan overview is designed to highlight some of the benefits available under the Comprehensive Dental plan.
The Summary Plan Description (SPD) is a detailed guide to what services the Comprehensive Plan plan covers and how the plan works.
- 2026 Comprehensive Plan SPD (Coming Soon)
DHMO Dental Plan *Effective 1/1/2026
DHMO offers affordable care with no deductibles or annual maximums. This plan covers not only preventive services and children's orthodontia (up to age 19) but also basic and major restorative care (like fillings and crowns), plus orthodontia for adults. Care must be received from network dentists.
The Cigna DHMO plan is available only in certain areas. If there aren’t at least two in-network providers within 10 miles of your home ZIP code, you won’t see this plan as an option during enrollment.
You can check if your ZIP code is eligible here.
DHMO Network Name: Cigna DHMO Access Plus
Link to Find a Provider: DHMO Access Plus
Find a Provider Instructions:
- Type in Address, City, or Zip Code.
- Select the type of provider or enter dentist’s name.
- Click Search.
- Click Continue as Guest.
The plan overview is designed to highlight some of the benefits available under the Comprehensive Dental plan.
The Summary Plan Description (SPD) is a detailed guide to what services the Comprehensive Plan plan covers and how the plan works.
- 2026 DHMO Plan SPD (Coming Soon)
Member Tools
Cigna has created a microsite to provide plan content specific to McClatchy. Check out the link here.
Search online at the Cigna website to see if your dentist is in the network or to find a new dentist. At the website, select the "Dentist" option and input your city and state or ZIP code. On the following page, where Cigna asks you to "Select your dental plan," choose "Cigna Dental PPO" and then the "Core Network" options.
Cigna's consumer guide FAQ to understanding and maximizing your dental benefits.
Cigna will reimburse out-of-pocket dental care costs for some employees with specific medical conditions -- including diabetes, heart disease, pregnancy and others.
Cigna's consumer guide FAQ to understanding and maximizing your dental benefits.
Forms
- Dentist Nomination
If your dentist is not in the network, you can request Cigna to recruit your dentist by downloading and submitting this nomination form. Cigna will actively reach out to all dentists nominated by McClatchy employees. - Dental Claim
Submit your claims using this form. - Balanced Billing Reimbursement
Use this form when balance billed by out-of-network providers. - Oral Health Reimbursement
Use this form when seeking reimbursements as part of Cigna Dental's Oral Health Integration Program.
Contacts
- Cigna Member Services: 800-244-6224 (Group Number: 3214896)
- Cigna Member Website
- Dental coverage questions
- Claims status and inquiries
- Locate network providers
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