ARTICLE VI - DENTAL BENEFITS Section 1. Continuation of Plan

     The benefits now provided under The Railroad Employees National Dental Plan, modified as provided below, will be continued subject to the provisions of the Railway Labor Act, as amended* Detailed contract language effectuating all changes in the Plan called for by this Agreement will be worked out by the National Carriers' Conference Committee with the insurer.

     The following benefit changes will be made effective on the first day of the month after the month in which this Agreement becomes effective:

     (a) The maximum benefit (exclusive of any benefits for orthodontia) which may be paid with respect to a covered employee or eligible dependent in any calendar year will be increased from $750 to $1,000.

     (b) The maximum aggregate benefit payable for all orthodontic treatment rendered to an eligible dependent child under the age of 19 during his or her lifetime will be increased from $500 to $750.

     (c) The benefit payable with respect to the Type A dental expenses described below will be increased to 100% (from 75%) of such expenses, but only to the extent that they exceed the deductible amount, which will not be changed:

     a. Routine oral examinations and prophylaxis (scaling and cleaning of teeth), but not more than once each in any period of 6 consecutive months.

     b. Topical application of fluoride for dependent children, but not more than once in any calendar year.

     c. Space maintainers designed to preserve the space created by the premature loss of a tooth in a child with mixed dentition until normal eruption of the permanent tooth takes place.

     d. Emergency palliative treatment (to alleviate pain or discomfort).