Stand Alone Policies
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama’s (BCBS) Dental Network includes more than 1,750 dentists, approximately 89% of the dentists in Alabama. This managed care program provides diagnostic and preventive services covered at 100% of the preferred dental fee schedule with no deductible. It also provides basic and major services, including fillings, oral surgery, periodontics, endodontics, prosthodontics, and orthodontic services, subject to deductibles, co-pays, and an annual maximum benefit.
A minimum enrollment of 12 months is required. Employees and retirees can also enroll in conjunction with the SEHIP, Supplemental, PCO (active employees only), Cancer Plan, or the Vision Plan.
For more information visit BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama
Southland Benefit Solutions (Southland) provides a dental program with one of the largest dental networks in the State of Alabama. It is comparable in design to the BCBS Dental Plan with some differences in deductibles, co-pays, and maximum benefits available. It does not provide orthodontic benefits.
A minimum enrollment of 12 months is required. Employees and retirees can also enroll in conjunction with the SEHIP, Supplemental, PCO (active employees only), Cancer Plan, or the Vision Plan.
Visit Southland's website for State Employees:Southland Benefit Solutions
Southland Vision coverage is available with a monthly premium for single or family coverage. This policy helps offset the out-of-pocket costs associated with eye examinations, prescription lenses or contacts, and eyeglass frames. There is no network requirement, so you may utilize any eye care provider. The policy is subject to maximum benefits, An eligible employee or retiree may enroll in Vision coverage at any time, subject to SEIB rules and procedures, by submitting a completed enrollment form directly to the SEIB.
A minimum enrollment of 12 months is required. Employees and retirees can also enroll in conjunction with the SEHIP, Supplemental, PCO (active employees only), Cancer Plan, or the Dental Plan.
Visit Southland's website for State Employees:Southland Benefit Solutions
Southland cancer coverage is available with a monthly premium for single or family coverage. This policy helps offset the out-of-pocket costs you may incur with a qualifying cancer diagnosis. The policy pays a specified benefit for the following: hospital confinement, anesthesia, hospice care, ambulance, blood and plasma, nursing services, attending physician, prosthetic devices, radiation and chemotherapy, surgical procedures (payment varies depending on diagnosis). An eligible employee or retiree may enroll in the Cancer Policy at any time, subject to SEIB rules and procedures, by submitting a completed enrollment form directly to the SEIB.
A minimum enrollment of 12 months is required. Employees and retirees can also enroll in conjunction with the SEHIP, Supplemental, PCO (active employees only), Dental Plan, or the Vision Plan.
Visit Southland's website for State Employees:Southland Benefit Solutions
If you have TRICARE and would like a plan to cover out of pocket expenses, such as copays, coinsurances, and deductibles, for you and your family, the SEIB is offering the Selman TRICARE Supplement. This is for military personnel and their dependents who are not active duty, not Medicare eligible, and under age 65. This is a member-funded supplement and has monthly premiums.