SmileMaxSM Network new provider for dental PPO plan

HOUSTON, October 28, 2009 —  American General Life Companies’  (American General) Employee Benefit Solutions division announced that it will be converting to the SmileMaxSM network effective January 1, 2010, for in-force business, while new business was converted to the network on September 1, 2009.

Changing its PPO provider to the SmileMax network increases provider locations, gives greater flexibility, and results in fewer out-of-pocket expenses for employers and employees alike. “Our new, larger network offers more provider locations than ever before, delivering the comfort of choice, while reducing both client costs and concerns,” said Donna Fahey, senior vice president, Employee Benefit Solutions. “The flexible plan design also ensures that employers can alter the plan to fit their needs.”

Administered by Careington International, the network provides credentialed dental professionals at more than 116,500 locations nationwide. To learn more, visit www.americangeneral.com/dentalnetwork.

Policy issued by:
AIG Life Insurance Company
Wilmington, Delaware
Policy Form Number G-DEN-42000

American International Life Assurance Company of New York
New York, New York
Policy Form Number G-DEN-32000

Employee Benefit Solutions , www.americangeneral.com/employeebenefits, is the marketing brand under which group employee benefit insurance products and individual worksite products (including life, accidental death & dismemberment, disability, dental vision, cancer insurance and critical illness products) are offered by the insurance companies that comprise American General Life Companies, including AIG Life Insurance Company, American General Assurance Company, American International Life Assurance Company of New York, The United States Life Insurance Company in the City of New York and American General Life Insurance Company.

American General Life Companies, www.americangeneral.com, is the marketing name for the insurance companies and affiliates comprising the domestic life operations of American International Group, Inc., including AIG Life Insurance Company and American International Life Assurance Company of New York. American General-branded companies offer a broad spectrum of fixed and variable life insurance, annuities and accident and health products to serve the financial and estate planning needs of its customers throughout the United States.

Careington International Corporation is a licensed Discount Medical Plan Organization. Dedicated to improving the health and well-being of individuals, Careington's health and wellness solutions are designed to complement traditional health insurance and provide substantial savings for under-insured or uninsured individuals. Careington combines its flagship non-insurance discount plans with insurance plans administered through its affiliate, Core Five Solutions, Inc., to create cost-effective solutions that improve the affordability and accessibility of quality health care. For more information, call (866) 222-2558 or visit www.careington.com.

Contact: 

Rhonda Sloan
Corporate Communications
American General Life Companies
(713) 831-8687
rhonda.sloan@aglife.com