Current TRDP contract extended through
September 30, 2008

Current enrollees in the Basic and Enhanced TRICARE Retiree Dental Program (TRDP) were recently notified by mail that benefits under the current TRDP contract, which is due to expire on April 30, 2008, have been extended. During the contract extension period that begins May 1 and ends September 30, your TRDP monthly premiums will continue at their current rate, unless you move or change your enrollment option. There will be no new deductibles to satisfy during this period, and your annual maximum will restart on May 1 and be available to you through September 30.

The Department of Defense has awarded Delta Dental of California a new five-year contract to continue administering the TRDP. The new contract becomes effective October 1, 2008 and runs through September 30, 2013. 

More information on the new program will be available later this summer. Meanwhile, we have provided answers below to some of the more frequently asked questions about the contract extension. You may also use the online Customer Inquiry Form to submit any further questions about the extension period.

Basic Program Contract Extension Letter >>
Enhanced Program Contract Extension Letter >>

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What are the timeframes for the TRDP contract extension?
A. May 1, 2008 through September 30, 2008.

Q. Since the current contract has been extended, will my monthly premium rates change?
A. No,current premiums for both the Basic and Enhanced programs will remain the same during the contract extension period that runs from May 1, 2008 through September 30, 2008.

Q. During the contract extension, will there be any changes to my annual maximum and/or deductible?
A. Your annual maximum and deductible restart each contract year on May 1. Because the current TRDP contract has been extended, on May 1, 2008 you will receive a new maximum ($1,000 for Basic TRDP enrollees; $1,200 for Enhanced TRDP enrollees) as if it were a new contract year; this will be in effect for the five-month contract extension period from May 1 through September 30. A new deductible will not be applied during the contract extension period.

Q. Are there any changes to my benefits during the current contract extension period?
A. There are no changes to the current scope of benefits for either the Basic and Enhanced programs.

Q. After the extension period, when will the new TRDP contract become effective? And when can I expect to receive information about the new TRDP contract?
A. The new TRDP contract effective date is October 1, 2008. New benefits booklets explaining the updates in the Enhanced Program will be sent to all current Enhanced TRDP enrollees in mid-August 2008. Basic Program enrollees will also receive a new benefits booklet at that time; however, there are no changes to the Basic Program benefits under the new contract. Your current ID cards will still be valid under the extension period.

Q. Have the TRDP network dentists been notified of the effective date and/or benefits under the new TRDP contract?
A. The TRDP network dentists have been notified of the October 1 effective date of the new  TRDP contract but no details have been released. A new TRDP network dentist handbook will be mailed to these dentists in mid-August 2008.   

If you have additional questions regarding the current TRDP contract extension, please submit them using our online inquiry form. We will be happy to assist you.