How To Start Fast...
Welcome! As a new member in CAREINGTON's best, most affordable dental plan
for New York, you should receive your new Dental Plan Membership packet and Plan ID Cards via mail in about 7 to 10 days.
You do not need to wait for the mail to start using your Dental Plan immediately.
After enrolling here online, you will receive a Temporary Dental Plan ID by e-mail within 10 to 15 minutes. Print this Temporary ID and take it on your first visit. There is a temporary "New Member Verification" telephone number on your e-mail ID, which the dental office can call to verify your new dental plan membership immediately.
Fast Start Tip 1: When making your first appointment tell the dental office that you are a new CAREINGTON Dental Plan member and confirm the dental office is a current CAREINGTON Dental Plan provider.
Fast Start Tip 2: Let the dental office know that you have joined CAREINGTON Plan "504." This is important, because this plan offers the greatest savings for New York.
Suggestion: Print a copy of the full Schedule of Discounts and take it with you on your first visit. Be sure you are being billed properly, because this is CAREINGTON's best discount dental plan for New York State.
QUICK START CHECK-LIST:
1. Confirm that the dental office continues to accept "CAREINGTON."
2. Print and take a copy of your dental plan temporary e-mail ID.
3. Print and take a copy of your Schedule of Discounts (best discounts).
How To Start ASAP...
After joining, your member information may take a few days to appear in the CAREINGTON Member Service computer system.
However, if you wish to see a dentist ASAP (and you are able to obtain an appointment), here is how to immediately verify your membership.
If You Joined Securely Online...
After enrolling online, you will receive a Temporary Dental Plan ID e-mail within 10 to 15 minutes. Print this e-mail and take it with you on your first appointment. This confirmation contains instructions and a temporary verification telephone number. The dental office can immediately verify your new membership by calling this temporary verification number.
*Be sure to bring a picture ID on your first visit.
If You Joined By Telephone, Fax, or Regular Mail...
Once your application and payment are received, the dental office will be able to verify your membership by calling our temporary verification telephone number. Within one business day of receipt, you should also receive a Temporary Dental Plan ID by email.
If you do not have an e-mail address, we will mail a copy of the Temporary ID.
What Happens Next: In 2 to 4 days, your new member information will be uploaded into the main CAREINGTON Member Service computer system. Your printed Membership material should arrive by mail in about 7 to 10 days.
Vision & Rx Plans: You may start using the Vision Plan (included) and Prescription Plan (optional) once your ID Cards arrive via mail.