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LIBERTY Dental Plan Establishes a Dedicated Toll-Free Number for the State of Emergency for the Airport and Bridges Fires located in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties Issued on September 11, 2024

09/11/2024

On September 11, 2024, Governor Newsom issued a State of Emergency Proclamation for the Airport and Bridges Fires affecting Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. The Bridge Fire began burning in Los Angeles County and has since burned into San Bernardino County and burned over 47,000 acres. The Airport Fire began burning in Orange County and has since burned into Riverside County and burned over 22,000 acres. These fires and other active fires throughout California, including the Line Fire in San Bernardino County, for which Governor Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency on September 7, 2024, have been fueled by continued high temperatures throughout the day and night, dry conditions, and strong winds, and have caused imminent threat to life and necessitated the full deployment of local and state resources, including nearly 6,000 boots on the ground, hundreds of engines and water tankers, and the world's largest aerial firefighting force.

LIBERTY has not, as of this date, experienced any disruption to plan operations. Our corporate office and operations center are in Tustin, Calif., and have not been impacted by the Airport or Bridges Fires. Additionally, we do not anticipate any disruption to our operations and will be available to members, including after hours and on the weekend. We are communicating our availability to potentially impacted enrollees through this press release, our website, and social media.

LIBERTY has taken steps to ensure that our members' oral health care needs are met through a dedicated, toll-free number to our call center, including 24/7 call availability to refer members to a dentist. Contact Member Services toll-free at 877-864-7811.

This policy applies in the event of any state of emergency declared by the governor and health emergencies declared by the State Public Health Officer. LIBERTY will comply with guidance issued by the Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) related to the emergency.

ABOUT LIBERTY

LIBERTY is a dental benefits administrator founded by dentists and health industry professionals in 2002. LIBERTY currently administers dental benefits in all 50 states, including on behalf of over seven million Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, commercial, and exchange members. A high-touch approach to member and provider engagement, along with innovations to improve the quality and cost-effectiveness of dental care delivery, has propelled the company’s growth. Learn more at www.LIBERTYDentalPlan.com.

 

Contact

Kara J. Stancell, Head of Corporate Communications
888-273-2997 x3764

kstancell@libertydentalplan.com