Starmount, Unum Expand Dental Network
National provider network grows by nearly 15 percent
An industry leader in employee benefits, Unum (NYSE: UNM) has increased its dental provider network by nearly 15 percent to
100,000 unique in-network providers and more than 323,000 access points nationwide. The expansion was spearheaded by Unum’s dental
center of expertise, Starmount, a top provider and administrator of dental and vision insurance coverage for groups and
individuals.
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The network expansion allows employers, their employees and individual policyholders greater access to affordable dental care.
Dental members receive discounts on covered services when using their benefits with in-network dentists and specialists across the
country. In return, participating providers can gain new business from insured patients looking for affordable, quality care.
“We want to provide the most valuable dental coverage for our clients – from employer groups to individual consumers,” Starmount
CEO Erich Sternberg said. “Unum and Starmount dental clients have immediate access to the enhanced network, including the DenteMax
Plus network, making it one of the nation’s strongest networks.”
Unum Dental launched earlier this year, adding a valuable and popular coverage to Unum’s comprehensive portfolio of workplace
benefits. In addition to the enhanced provider network, Unum Dental plans offer flexible plan designs and a convenient mobile app,
AlwaysAssist, with provider locators, benefit overviews and claims tracking. Individual dental plans can be purchased through
Starmount.
“The network enhancement reinforces our dedication to offering the nation’s most competitive dental plans on the group and
individual markets,” Starmount President Deborah Sternberg said. “Starmount and Unum continue to combine strengths to add greater
value to employers and their employees.”
To learn more about Unum US and financial protection benefits, visit Unum.com. To learn more about Starmount or individual dental insurance, visit StarmountLife.com.
About Starmount Life Insurance Company:
Starmount Life Insurance Company is a member of the Unum Group family of licensed insurers, and is a leading national provider
and administrator of dental and vision insurance coverage for individuals and employees. Known for reliable service and customer
satisfaction, Starmount is admitted in 49 states, and rated A- (“Excellent”) by A.M. Best (2016), independent insurance analysts.
The company also earned a spot on the prestigious 2016 Ward’s 50 Top Performer list in life and health insurance. For more
information, please visit www.StarmountLife.com.
About Unum Group
Unum Group (www.unum.com) is a leading provider of financial protection benefits in the United States and the United
Kingdom. Its primary businesses are Unum US, Colonial Life, Starmount and Unum UK. Unum’s portfolio includes disability, life,
accident, critical illness, dental and vision coverage, which help protect millions of working people and their families in the
event of an illness or injury. The company reported revenues of $11 billion in 2016, and provided $6.8 billion in benefits in
2015.
Starmount
Andrea’ Randall, 225-400-9245
AndreaR@StarmountLife.com
or
Unum
Kelly Spencer, 423-294-4508
kspencer2@unum.com
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