About HIF’s SmartTeeth dental benefits
SmartTeeth dental benefits program rewards members who are proactive in the regular care and maintenance of their teeth. We encourage our members to see their dentist regularly, by paying up to 100% of the dental fee(1) for treatments like examinations, removal of plaque or stains, removal of calculus and remineralisation of the surface of teeth. We also want our members to protect their teeth when they are active in sport or leisure pursuits, that’s why we will also pay up to 100% for mouthguards fitted by dentists. HIF SmartTeeth is uniquely different from other programs because we pay the highest rebates on the most popular services no matter which of our four levels of ancillary cover our members choose. More importantly, members can have absolute peace of mind in the knowledge that HIF is the only WA health fund to give members 100% freedom to choose their family dentist.
Why SmartTeeth is superior
SmartTeeth is a superior dental program because:
- We pay up to 100% of the dentist’s fee (up to a set maximum amount1) on the most popular and clinically appropriate dental treatments
- HIF is the only WA health fund to give ancillary members 100% freedom to choose their family dentist
- SmartTeeth rebates of up to 100%(1) are available to all ancillary members, no matter what level of cover they choose
- We regularly review our dental rebates and benefits
- SmartTeeth was developed by us with the benefit of our members’ feedback
- SmartTeeth was developed after considering recommendations from the Australian Dental Association (WA) [‘ADA (WA)’]
(1) See further into this guide to learn how HIF’s SmartTeeth dental benefits program operates.
Motivation to change dental rebate benefits
HIF gathers feedback from its members and dentists in many ways. HIF reviews feedback as part our ongoing endeavour to continuously improve both range of services and rebates payable to members. Dental rebates account for approximately 55% of all of HIF’s Ancillary claims. HIF has identified an opportunity to deliver increased rebates payable for this specialty.
To download our current Dental Benefits Guide click here.
