Desert Schools Financial Services Introduces Dental Insurance

PHOENIX, Ariz. – Desert Schools Financial Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Desert Schools Federal Credit Union announced today it is offering individual and family dental plans to its more than 350,000 members in Maricopa, Pinal and Gila counties.

Coverage is provided in conjunction with Delta Dental of Arizona, the leading dental benefits provider in the state and includes the largest network of dentists in Arizona. Services available include routine cleanings, fillings, crowns, X-rays, and more.     

Becky Nilsen, President and CEO of Desert Schools Financial Services said, “We’ve heard from our members that in today’s tough economy, families are looking for solutions, which sometimes includes services you wouldn’t expect from a credit union.”

Members of the credit union qualify for coverage regardless of dental history or pre-existing conditions.

“This is an exciting opportunity for the state’s largest credit union and the state’s leading dental benefits provider to find a way to serve the community together in a meaningful way,” said Bernard Glossy, President of Delta Dental of Arizona.

Desert Schools Financial Services is the first and only financial institution in the state to offer dental insurance to its members that is not a group based insurance product.  The institution also offers a full line of insurance products and services including automotive and homeowners insurance, life, health and disability income insurance as well as long-term care and Medicare supplemental insurance.

In 2007, Desert Schools Financial Services was first on the national credit union scene to provide members with a Wedding Protector Plan through an alliance with Travelers Indemnity Company.

Nilsen added, “Our goal is to truly understand the lifestyle needs of our members by exceeding expectations in exciting and innovative new ways.”

Members can learn more about dental plans at:

www.desertschools.org/familyinsurance or call (602) 336-5531.

About Desert Schools Federal Credit Union
Desert Schools is Arizona’s largest credit union with $3 billion in assets, more than 350,000 members and 64 locations. As a not-for-profit cooperative, Desert Schools has been serving members since 1939 with stellar service, innovative products, community outreach and education. Learn more at www.desertschools.org.

About Delta Dental of Arizona
Delta Dental of Arizona is the leading dental benefits provider in Arizona with the largest network of 2,858 dentists, servicing more than 4,800 locations and representing more than 80 percent of all dentists throughout the state. Passionate about oral health and its importance to generations of families, Delta Dental of Arizona has worked for more than 35 years to improve oral health by emphasizing preventative care and making dental coverage accessible for a wide variety of employers, groups and individuals. Delta Dental of Arizona now offers DeltaVision, group vision benefits. Now quality dental and vision benefits are both available from a single, trusted source. Learn more at www.deltadentalaz.com.