Care 500 Series Plan

What is Care 500 Series Plan?

The Care 500 Series Plan is a discount dental membership from 1 Dental, priced at $16.95 per month. It is not insurance - it is a savings program that gives members access to reduced rates at participating dentists, making it a practical option for households paying out of pocket for routine and major dental work.

Key features

• Flat monthly price — $16.95 covers the membership, with no premium increases tied to age or claims history.
• Discount-based savings — Members pay reduced fees directly to participating dentists at the time of service.
• No claim forms — Because it works as a fee schedule rather than reimbursement, there is no paperwork to file after a visit.
• Immediate use — Activation happens quickly after enrollment, so you do not sit through a long waiting period before booking a cleaning.
• Routine and beyond — Discounts typically apply to cleanings, exams, X-rays, fillings, and a range of other procedures performed by network providers.
• Family-friendly structure — A common pick for households that want one predictable dental expense each month.
• Sold through 1 Dental — Backed by a company that specializes in dental savings memberships, so support and provider lookup are built into the service.

Who is Care 500 Series Plan for?

This plan fits adults and families who do not have employer-sponsored dental insurance, including freelancers, contractors, early retirees, and part-time workers. It is also a sensible pick for anyone whose current insurance has hit its annual cap or who simply wants a cleaner alternative to traditional coverage. You use it the same way you would a regular dental visit - book with a participating provider, present your membership, and pay the discounted rate on the spot.

How does Care 500 Series Plan compare?

Compared to traditional dental insurance, this plan trades deductibles, annual maximums, and claim filing for a simpler monthly fee and immediate discounts. Against pay-as-you-go dentistry, it usually lowers the per-visit cost enough to recoup the membership within a single cleaning or filling. And next to higher-tier dental savings plans, the 500 Series sits at the entry level - lighter on cost than premium memberships, which is the right balance for shoppers who want predictable savings without paying for features they will not use.