What Happens to Your Delta Dental Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Website
deltadental.com
Action
Cancel dental insurance
Note
State-specific plans — check your insurance card
Step-by-Step Guide
Notify Delta Dental
Contact your state-specific Delta Dental plan (phone number on your dental insurance card) to report the death and begin the cancellation process.
Estimated time: 20 min
Process outstanding claims
Ensure any pending dental claims from recent visits are submitted and processed before cancelling the policy.
Cancel or update coverage
Cancel the dental plan or update it to remove the deceased if dependents will continue coverage under a different arrangement.
Document Now Checklist
- Delta Dental policy number
- Member ID
- State plan name
- Member services phone (from insurance card)
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Related Guides
MyChart / Patient Portals
Document all doctors, hospitals, and patient portal accounts.
Health Insurance
Dependents on your health plan lose coverage when the primary holder dies. They have a 60-day special enrollment period to find new coverage.
Medicare
Note your Medicare number, Part A/B/C/D enrollment status, and any Medigap/supplement plan.
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