military life Archives - Amber Nicole

February 28, 2017 - Leave a Comment

Life lately — our new life.

People keep asking me how we’re doing, and how life is now that David’s out of the Army.
I thought I’d take today to just update you guys on our new life.

It’s weird. It seems surreal. It seems like David’s just on a vacation, or on leave still.
Yesterday was his last official day in the Army. (He had 2 months of leave saved up and took full advantage of that PAID time). But it’s officially official. We went yesterday morning to get our new I.D. Cards. His is blue, blue = retired!

Life so far for us has been … interesting.
Again though, it doesn’t seem like he’s actually out of the Army, it just seems like a long mini vacation so far.
We’re in that weird month of no paychecks coming, so that’s TONS of fun (read: VERY stressful for Amber, the bill payer, and money controller) but other than that, I’d say we’re doing OK.

College is going well.
The only class he’s not loving is the “Welcome to college/ how to be an adult” class, but he’s an almost 32 Combat Vet and it’s full of 17/18-year-olds that are fresh out of High School. And it’s taught by a former Mil spouse that emphasizes that she’s a FORMER Mil spouse (divorce that left a bad taste in her mouth about Military members). That’s been interesting to say the least, but overall classes are going well for David.

As far as the kids and I adjusting… well, the kids are excited that Daddy now takes them to school in the mornings & they don’t have to ride the bus. Otherwise, I think they’re enjoying having him home for longer periods than what they’ve ever been used to.

I have witnessed my children approach him and say, “Daddy… can I blah blah blah” <-- Do you know how HUGE that is?! Usually, it's "Mom! MOM! MOM! Dad, have you seen Mom?!" because I've been the main parent for so long. I've been the parent that they rely on, that they know will be there. It's so weird now that David is that parent too. We like share responsibilities, you guys. If you're a Mil spouse with kiddos, you totally get how huge of a deal this is! They keep asking when Daddy has to go to work again, or if Daddy has to go to the field anytime soon, or if Daddy's gonna leave again soon which breaks my heart, but I excitedly get to say, "Nope! Daddy isn't going anywhere anytime soon. Remember, he's OUT of the Army now, so doesn't have to do that anymore" and they skip off happily. Seriously, it's a dream, you guys! IT IS SO NICE HAVING HIM HOME STEADILY!You guys, I like our new life. While we definitely have our struggles with David's medical stuff, life just seems a lot calmer without all of the day to day Army life stressors. Don't get me wrong, life is far from perfect, but I definitely am enjoying spending more time with my husband. That's a huge bonus.And in case you're wondering how he keeps in shape....

😂 This is how @mack_138 gets his exercise in nowadays. #Bothedog #retiredlife
A post shared by Amber McCain (@ambernmccain) on Feb 18, 2017 at 4:03pm PST

Haha. Bo is loving all the extra attention he’s been getting as well. (Missy too).
Even the cat seems happier. <-- THEY GET ALL THIS NEWLY DISCOVERED LOVE AND ATTENTION!I don't really have much else to update with. We've honestly just been enjoying having David home and just hanging out as a family.

November 22, 2016 - 3 Comments

Army life, no more.

This post is a bit difficult for me, so please just be patient while I ramble my thoughts out.

Well, it’s officially a retirement. If you remember this post, I didn’t know much details. We do now. If you remember, we were a bit worried that it wouldn’t be a retirement and it’d just be a severance check. While that check would be nice, losing health insurance, dental, and access to on-post amenities would’ve sucked.

It’s definitely Medical Retirement, which is great because we’ll keep all on post access (Owen’s preschool, commissary -where we grocery shop, PX -the Army’s Walmart, etc etc), we’ll keep health insurance & dental (Thank God for that), and he’ll get a monthly amount instead of just getting booted out with a big ole severance check.

David is a combat soldier. He’s definitely seen combat. He has 3 tours under his belt & each tour was bloody, gory, and hard on him. It’s always been a bit challenging living and dealing with David’s ticks, but it’s a whole nother world when those ticks are put into the form a diagnosis or two.

The main three things that equaled up to the retirement: His back, PTSD, TBI (Traumatic brain injuries) 7 documented ones. This is really hard for me to open up about. I’m usually very “keep things private” which is weird since I have a very public blog and public social media accounts. Those things rated high enough to kick him out of the Army. Can we just stop and focus on that for a second? My husband suffers from PTSD and has brain injuries… enough so that he can no longer do his job. Aside from his brain, his body is failing him too. He has arthritis in every major joint, his shoulders, his back, his knees, his ankles, his hearing… the list goes on and on. (On his Medboard papers, he has 27 different claims that the DRs found). It’s really sad to think about. He’s 31 yeras old. But he’s a trooper. He’s always just toughed it out, worked through the pain, and he’s always been good at his job. Ask anyone that knows David and they’ll completely agree with that statement. David has always been damn good at his job.

Up until now. For the past few months, he’s taken soldiers with him to meetings because “my brain isn’t what it used to be”, he constantly thinks he says things that he didn’t, he can’t walk for very long without hurting, he can’t even bend over to pick something up without his back screaming at him. It’s hard to see him going through this. Part of me wants to barf just typing this out. It’s so personal and really hard to share.

After 13 years, he’s almost done. He was a “Lifer” meaning he’d reenlisted to go Indef (Til retirement at 20+ years) We’re not sure the exact date that he’ll be out, but it’s coming quickly.
They don’t expect him at work anymore and get shocked when he stops in to check on things. Aside from DR appointments and wrapping up the MedBoard, he’s basically already done. A few weekends ago, we sat in the basement going through all of his Army gear and sorting it for keep/turn in.

It’s just so weird to think about… as long as we’ve been together our life has revolved around whatever Uncle Sam has told him to do. I’m really excited to see what life is going to be like for us. It’ll be a weird adjustment, that’s for sure. The first few months will be a struggle, financially as well. We’ve heard a lot of “this will start up 45-60 days after such & such” and “they usually hold your last Army paycheck”… great, right?! Yikes. I’m freaking out a little bit, but we’ll be fine. Things will be tough for a bit, but once everything kicks in and adjusts, we’ll be fine. His finaling out should fall around tax time, so our tax return will help hold us over until things kick in. Financially we’ll be fine 6 months from now… getting there though might kill us.

He enrolled in college (classes start in January). He’ll be going from an aggressive combat soldier to a college kid. He’s going to be surrounded by young people all day that won’t at all understand him or the way he is. But we’re working on that as well. He’s taken up Yoga (because he had to), he’s going to college for photography (and a backup in case things go south – we’re smart people, we have backup plans for backup plans), he even started a blog of his own. We’re working on bringing out his inner hippie self. You can follow him on Instagram or Bloglovin’ to keep up with his transition. I’m not sure how active he’ll be on either, but he’s giving it a go

Just the very idea of him not being in the Army anymore is so strange. It’s just such a foreign concept. He still had a good 7 years of Army until retirement… We had a plan for that… we had 7 years still living our normal day to day life… Now… now we have a few months to figure out our plans and set things into motion.

Life is about to get really interesting, guys.
I’m excited and I’m completely terrified.

August 26, 2016 - 3 Comments

Friday 5 things

1. I have some news. Some like life changing (not a baby) news. David’s in the process of getting medically discharged. He’s getting the big ole boot right out of the Army. It’s a weird thing to think about. It’s scary. It’s seriously stressful, the Army has been part of our whole live together up to this point. David was a “Lifer”, in til retirement. We had planned for this lifestyle for another 7 years and now in a matter of months we’re having to plan out a whole new future. We don’t really know all of the details yet, and won’t for a bit still, but within the next few months, aidios, Army! We already have plans for every which way this could play out. But I’ll update here and there as we go along and as we find things out.

2. I almost have a 9yr old. Like, what?! WHAT?! Fin will be nine next week. He’s counting down the days! I’m counting down because I love birthdays! And since his birthday falls on a weekday, that means we’re going out this weekend to celebrate! Yay! And he has no clue.

3. I finally signed up to get Glam Bags from ipsy and I think I love it. I am really really excited to try the exfoliant. I’ve heard really good things about Paula’s Choice. Do you get the bag? I figured $10 a month couldn’t hurt. (obviously that’s my referral link. Why would I NOT link that up?!) I’m excited to see what comes in next month’s bag!

4. Owen loves preschool. Hooray! I knew he would. I wasn’t sure if he’d be a bit nervous like last year, but I think he was itching for it to start up as much as I was. While it’s in a new building, it’s the same teacher with a few of his friends from last year’s class, so he was thrilled about that.

5. I threw on jeans and a shirt this morning and asked Maddie to grab me some shoes and a scarf. She brought me boots because she was wearing boots. She then threw on her scarf with tassles too. I feel like I need some cat ears too to be as cool as her. :p

Peace out, friends! Happy weekend.

July 12, 2016 - 3 Comments

Immediate new home purchases (for the frequent mover)

Thank you Proctor & Gamble and Walmart for sponsoring today’s post.

Do you move often? Do you have a funny story about moving? I wanna hear all about it! We’ve moved more times than I can even keep up with. Our most recent move was the most ridiculous… just all around, but we won’t really go into that right now. Today I wanted to share with you a few funny photos of this last move.

When you remember to pack a baking sheet, but not an oven mitt, you get resourceful. Thanks, husband of mine for letting me borrow your bandana. Haha.

Cooking up some hotdogs in this skillet because it’s what we had with us.

Spatulas are important too! I made one out of a cardboard tag from something we’d purchased earlier that day. It worked, if I was careful.

Being military spouse, I’ve been through more than my fair share of moves. I’ve learned quite a few things along the way. I like to share the things that I know, so today’s post is all about the 5 things (All available at Walmart) you should buy the day you move in. This really applies for any move, not just military moves.

I always like to do a quick over of our new place before we unpack and settle in. You should start by wiping down everything before you settle in. I do. It makes me less weirded out thinking about whoever lived there before us.
I recommend Bounty®. Each roll lasts longer thanks to them being more absorbent so you can use less with each mess. Plus, being able to select a size is a huge bonus.

You’ll want to wash those curtains, and bedding that have been sitting in storage. I recommend Tide® PODS® Laundry Detergent. With their 3-in-1 laundry solution (detergent, stain remover, and brightener), just pop one in your laundry and go about your business. These pods dissolve in any temperature and can be used in any washing machine.

Swiffer ® WetJet Mop Starter Kit- you just never know who lived there before you, or how well it was cleaned. This goes right along with wiping everything down. With Swiffer® WetJet mop is an all in one mopping system! It traps and locks dirt and it’s designed to give tough messes a more powerful clean.

The ease of using the mop helps teach my kids responsibility. My oldest spilled something the other day, all down the cabinets and himself. He grabbed the Swiffer WetJet and started cleaning up his own mess. I’ve told the kids over and over that if they make a mess, they clean it. Easy as that. And I’m thankful that the WetJet is easy enough that they can use it as well.

Sometimes you end up in a house that just kind of smells like fresh paint or cleaning products, or even pets. Our house gets smelly with the dogs, so I rely on Unstopables™ Air Refresher. I love the long lasting, boutique-worthy scent.

Last but not least, Charmin® Ultra Strong. Toilet paper speaks for itself, but Charmin® allows you to use 4x LESS and is 4x stronger (than leading bargain brands).

Moving can be a stressful time, but quality brands like Bounty® , Swiffer® , Tide® , Unstopables™and Charmin® make your move clean and simple.

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June 20, 2016 - 8 Comments

Honoring Our Heroes

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HonoringOurHeroes #CollectiveBias

David really isn’t a fan of this photo of him, but I love it so much. It’s not often that he smiles in a photo, and it’s less often that he’s smiling while in uniform. Don’t get me wrong, he’s a happy person, just keeps things on the more serious side when he’s at work.

Did you guys know that he is in the Army? Well, he is and has been for 12 years now. Isn’t that just insane?! David and I have been together for 10 now, so this Army life… it’s just our life. It’s what we know, it’s how we know. Civilian life throws us off. This is the first time in YEARS that we haven’t lived on base and that alone is just so abnormal for us. I have such a strong love for our Military members, and not just because my own husband is one.

David stems from a family of Military members. His father, and his grandfather were both Infantry men.
My little brother just joined the Air Force, and the majority of our friends are members of the Military. Every time I think about any of them, I just can’t help but think about how thankful I am for them. Each and every one of them have sacrificed so much more than you or I can even imagine.

David has spent more of our life together away from us than he has home with us. He has seen some things that you just can’t come back from…. done some things that you just don’t come back from. Military members these days definitely get a bit forgotten, or taken for granted with all of the other issues happening, and with the world’s opinion after opinion, but please… let’s all take a second to really stop and think about it… think about all of the sacrifices that have been made for you and your freedom (of speech as well).

As sad as I am when it’s time for him to be away from us, I respect his choices and support him in doing what he does, what he knows, what he’s good at. I am grateful for him and the sacrifices he has made for us. I am thankful for the Military members and their families. I get it. It’s a rough life sometimes. Our house is CONSTANTLY stocked with Kleenex® Brand items. You NEVER know when you’re going to cry.

Currently, if you buy one Kleenex® Facial Tissue 4-pack bundle from your local King Sooper and other Kroger stores and Kleenex® Brand will donate one pocket pack to the USO. Isn’t that just great!

Did you know that there are more than TWO MILLION Americans currently serving on Active Duty or in the reserves? Including Associates of Kroger stores? Honoring Our Heroes is their way of saying “thank you” to our active duty service members and our nation’s 23 million veterans. Working together, The Kroger Co. Family of Stores and the USO stand behind our nation’s military community. Their stores have raised more than $14 million since 2010 to help support USO programs – the largest cumulative gift to the USO in its nearly 75 year history!

We have more not so fun adventures of the military life coming up, so I headed to my local King Soopers and stocked up on the KLEENEX® Facial Tissue and other Kleenex® Brand items.

Lucky for you, there will also be 13 giveaways, one from each Kroger family of stores, with a prize valued at up to $100. Those who want to enter, can enter the giveaway by sharing their “Hero Story” socially. Just tag it with Krogers unique hashtag, #HonoringOurHeroes and you’ll be entered to win. So easy!
Head and enter! And, good luck!

March 19, 2016 - 1 Comment

Let’s talk teeth!

This post was sponsored by the MetLife TRICARE Dental Program as part of an Ambassador Program for Influence Central.

This isn’t the first time you’ve seen or heard me post about MetLife TRICARE Dental Program, and it may not be the last.

Did you learn anything from reading my past posts about MetLife TDP?

Like did you learn that enrollees have access to one of the largest civilian dental networks? – over 250,000 dental locations!

Did you know that your sponsor’s family is not automatically enrolled in the TRICARE Dental Program even though they may have TRICARE medical? You have to sign up! You have to enroll! Dental coverage requires enrollment and it is done easily on-line (www.tricare.mil/bwe), by phone (1-855-638-8371) or by filling out an enrollment form and mailing it to us or faxing (1-855-763-1337)

Did you know that it’s pretty common for children to grind their teeth during sleep? More so than they do during the hours that they are awake. No one knows exactly why children grind their teeth but considerations include improperly aligned teeth and may need a mouth guard or splint prescribed by your dental provider. Grinding of the baby teeth rarely results in problems, thankfully since Owen does this OFTEN. However, teeth grinding can cause jaw pain, headaches, and wear on the teeth. Head here to read my post from last month about the benefits for your kids!

Did you know that premiums are competitively priced, there are no annual deductibles or co-payments, and there are low or no cost-shares on many dental services – including preventive and diagnostic?

Did you know that the TDP has an Accidental Annual Maximum of $1,200 per beneficiary per plan year that can help your sponsor prepare for that unexpected tooth injury? That’s right, that tooth injury that happens at the park, during a sporting event or tripping over that random bump in the floor – the treatment and services may be covered AND this annual maximum is separate from the $1,300 plan annual maximum per beneficiary per plan year. We’ve all been there!

Did you know that the TDP will coordinate with another supplemental dental insurance carrier, but it’s always a good idea to compare other plans with the TDP?

Learning all kinds of stuff today, aren’t we?!

There are FOUR super easy ways to enroll!
Online visit www.tricare.mil/bwe
Call 1-855-638-8371 CONUS, 1-855-638-8372 OCONUS, or 1-855-638-8373 TDD/TTY
Fax a completed Enrollment Authorization document (found on www.tricare.mil/tdp) to 1-855-763-1337
Mail a completed Enrollment Authorization document to MetLife TRICARE Dental Program, P.O. Box 14185 Lexington, KY 40512

For additional information, visit their website!
Be sure to head over to MetLife’s Facebook page and check them out there as well

February 25, 2016 - 1 Comment

MetLife TDP

This post was sponsored by the MetLife TRICARE Dental Program as part of an Ambassador Program for Influence Central.

Did you know that February is National Children’s Dental Health Month? Learn something new everyday, huh?!

Today I want to you guys a little bit more about TRICARE’s Dental Program, MetLife and why I am so thrilled about it! It’s such a wonderful program, especially for this mom of three small kids!

Under the TRICARE Dental Program (TDP) there are benefits available to dependent children in addition to spouses active duty service members and Reservists. It covers 2 cleanings and 2 exams per year at no cost when a network dentist is seen. And it offers Orthodontic coverage for children up to 21 or 23 if the child is a full time student. We will be looking at before we know it for my kids sooner for Maddie since we recently discovered how small her mouth is and how there just is not enough room for her adult teeth to grow in properly.

Specific tips to help a child stop grinding his or her teeth include:
Decrease your child’s stress, especially just before bed.
Try massage and stretching exercises to relax the muscles.
Make sure your child’s diet includes plenty of water. Dehydration may be linked to teeth grinding.
Ask your dentist to monitor your child’s teeth if he or she grinds their teeth.
No intervention is usually required with preschool-age children. However, older children may need temporary crowns or other methods, such as a night guard, to prevent the grinding.

Tooth Sealants Offer Protection for Your Children’s Teeth
A dental sealant is a plastic material that is applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth (molars) to prevent cavities.
Applying sealants does not require drilling or removing tooth structure. The process is short and easy.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, most cavities in children occur in teeth that have pits and grooves. Two-thirds of those occur on the chewing surfaces.
Research shows that dental sealants help prevent cavities on teeth with pits and grooves.
It is recommended that dental sealants be placed on the permanent molar teeth of children shortly after the molars erupt. The first permanent molars erupt in children around age 6, with the second set of permanent molars appearing around age 12.

MetLife also covers sealants on permanent molars for children though the age of 18, with a 20% cost share, as well as space maintainers (fully covered for patients under the age of 19). Two topical fluoride applications are covered in a consecutive 12-month period. You get a $1,200 accidental annual maximum per enrollee and an athletic Mouth Guard (limited to one per consecutive 12-month period), with a 50% cost share.

There are FOUR super easy ways to enroll!
Online visit www.tricare.mil/bwe
Call 1-855-638-8371 CONUS, 1-855-638-8372 OCONUS, or 1-855-638-8373 TDD/TTY
Fax a completed Enrollment Authorization document (found on www.tricare.mil/tdp) to 1-855-763-1337
Mail a completed Enrollment Authorization document to MetLife TRICARE Dental Program, P.O. Box 14185 Lexington, KY 40512

Be sure to head over to MetLife’s Facebook page and check them out there as well.

January 21, 2016 - Leave a Comment

MetLife TRICARE Dental Program

This post was sponsored by the MetLife TRICARE Dental Program as part of an Ambassador Program for Influence Central

With the start of the new year, David & I sat down and discussed changes to make in our budget, life, home, etc etc. We have TWO weddings to attend later this year & need to save like a butt ton of money for them. We changed our insurance a bit after we bought the house to something that gave us a discount for having house, car, and bike insurance all rolled into one. We changed around bill due dates to balance our paydays better. I decided to commit a bit harder to meal planning and grocery shopping. We’ve also decided that instead of gifts, we want to do experiences for the kids. They’re spoiled ROTTEN and don’t even play with half of the stuff that they have, but you take em hiking & they could be out there for hours. Experiences are greater than things. It’s taken us a while to realize that, but I’m glad we’re on the same page about it.

Also with the start of a new year, it’s important to keep track and up to date on your premiums with your insurances so you aren’t suddenly surprised by added fees, up’ed prices, etc etc. As you probably know, David’s in the Army so we have Tricare for health insurance and we are a part of the MetLife TRICARE Dental Program. (Changes coming to it’s premium on February 1st – see important to know these things! Check out the MetLife TDP Premium changes chart -see photo below)

MetLife TRICARE Dental Program varies based on the sponsor’s military status. (David is our sponsor. He’s active duty). And there are a few different types of enrollment: Sponsor only. Single enrollment – one family member, not sponsor. Family enrollment – more than one family member, not sponsor. Sponsor and family. When is the last time you checked on your monthly premiums? Seriously, it can make a huge difference – especially if you hardcore budget like we attempt to do.

There are four easy ways to enroll for the MetLife TRICARE Dental Program.

1. Online visit www.tricare.mil/bwe
2. Call 1-855-638-8371 CONUS, 1-855-638-8372 OCONUS, or 1-855-638-8373 TDD/TTY
3. Fax a completed Enrollment Authorization document (found on www.tricare.mil/tdp) to 1-855-763-1337
4. Mail a completed Enrollment Authorization document to MetLife TRICARE Dental Program, P.O. Box 14185 Lexington, KY 40512

For your first initial payment, your sponsor is required to submit their first monthly premium payment upon initial enrollment:
*If they enroll over the phone or online, they can pay the first premium payment with a credit card.
*If they enroll through the mail, they can pay with a check or money order. Be sure to include your sponsor’s Social Security number or DoD Benefits Number in the memo area.
If initial payment is received by the 20th of the month, coverage will be processed for the first day of the month following the date of receipt. If the initial premiums payment is received after the 20th of the month, coverage will be processed for the first day of the second month after receipt of the documents.

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So what about you? What did you vow to change at the start of the new year? Are you being more budget conscience? Eating healthier? What?

June 3, 2015 - Leave a Comment

Baby shower care package.

Being a military family means that I miss a lot of baby showers, weddings, bridal showers, birthday parties, etc etc… BUT I’ve learned to put together some awesome care packages!

My friend, Lisa recently had a baby shower and of course I wasn’t able to make it, but I did put together a cute little box that I thought I’d share with you guys today.

Usually, I buy matching stickers to put on the inside of the box (like baby shower stickers, babies, etc etc) but was in a bit of a rush & we’re trying to save money for the move & downsize our house, so random stickers just didn’t make sense at the time.

Anyway, for this box, I threw in a few outfits, some baby hangers, some pacifiers, and other odd & end things. Maddie and I spent an afternoon browsing Target’s baby clothes & counting on our fingers trying to figure out what season it would be when baby girl was so many months old so that we made sure to get a few perfectly fitting/seasonally appropriate outfits.

Oh, the best part of gifts like this — it’s easy to budget them in… on one shopping trip, I bought the outfits, on the next, I bought the hangers & pacifiers, the next I bought the headbands and the teethers and the card. Spreading it out makes it easier to budget in.

Wrap it all up in tissue paper, throw a card on top & pop it in the mail!
In this case, Lisa came home from the hospital after a bit of a labor scare to a fun little box for baby!

As much as it pains me to have to miss out on two of my friends having a baby together, at least I get to shop & send them fun mail!

April 29, 2015 - 6 Comments

MetLife TDP

I participated in an Ambassador Program on behalf of Influence Central for the MetLife TRICARE Dental Program. I received a promotional item to thank me for my participation

Happy almost May, guys!
As April (the month of the military child – you learn something new everyday!) comes to an end, I can’t help but sit back in shock of how fast it went by! It was a good month, had some definite touchy moments, but I think the best moment of all might have honestly been little Miss Maddie’s very last dentist appointment (here in Georgia anyway). We went in thinking she needed another crown only to find out that she was ALL DONE! Whoo-hoooo!!! We headed to Target to buy popcorn, slushies & browse around in celebration! Total win, right?! We thought so too!

Speaking of her dentist though, I’m so thankful for MetLife! TRICARE’s dental program! I can’t even imagine the amount of money that we would have had to cough up to cover all of her dentist work! You can read more about my love for MetLife here and here.

In case you don’t want to click through & read my last two posts, I’ll hit the highlights for you of why if you’re a military family you need to sign up for MetLife – TRICARE’s dental program!

Under the TDP there are some super awesome benefits available to dependent children (including stepkids, adopted kids & court-ordered wards) on top of the spouse’s benefits! Hooray!

· Two cleanings and two exams per year at no cost, when a network dentist is seen.

· Sealants on permanent molars for children though the age of 18, with a 20% cost share.

· Orthodontic coverage for children up to the age of 21 or 23 if a full time student.

· Space maintainers are fully covered for patients under the age of 19.

· Two topical fluoride applications are covered in a consecutive 12-month period.

· $1,200 accidental annual maximum per enrollee.

· Athletic Mouth Guard limited to one per consecutive 12-month period, with a 50% cost share.

So what are you waiting for?! GO GO GO! Sign up! Enroll your kids! Take advantage of the awesome benefits!

Oh, and follow MetLife TDP on Facebook and on Twitter to stay up to date on everything you need to know!