Important details to note during the DHMO exit transition

Employers Dental Services to exit Dental Health Maintenance Organization market by end of 2025

After careful consideration, Employers Dental Services (EDS) has decided to exit the Dental Health Maintenance Organization (DHMO) market due to declining interest in DHMO dental plans and shifting market trends. Effective February 1, 2025, EDS will no longer renew existing group and individual plans, and all EDS plans will be terminated upon plan renewal date. All EDS business will be concluded by the end of 2025. During this transition, our customers will continue to receive the high level of service they have come to expect from EDS. 

 

Important details to note during this transition

For individual members:

  • Individual members will be able to use the benefits of their EDS plan until their plan’s renewal date.
  • Individual members will receive a non-renewal letter at least 60 days prior to their renewal date. The letter will contain additional information as well as alternative coverage options.

For group members:

  • Employees will be able to use the benefits of their EDS plan until their plan’s renewal date. 
  • Members who have EDS through their employer may contact their employer for additional information.

For employers:

  • Employers will receive non-renewal letters at least 60 days prior to their plan’s renewal date with additional information specific to their renewing group.
  • Employers will continue to receive a monthly billing statement until their plan’s renewal date.

For providers:

  • General dentist offices will continue to receive eligibility rosters, capitation summaries, and capitation payments until all business is terminated.
  • Specialty offices should continue to see EDS members as usual until all business is terminated.

 

Please note: This change exclusively affects EDS products and does not impact any other Principal® offerings. 

Please direct any questions to the EDS customer service team at 800-722-9772. We are dedicated to supporting you throughout this transition.