Liberty Dental Plan creates a dedicated toll-free number following state of emergency proclamation for El Niño statewide issued on September 21, 2026
On September 21, 2026, Governor Newsom issued a State of Emergency Proclamation for El Niño Statewide. In recent years, California has been hit by more powerful storms. This has caused flooding, mudslides, high winds, power outages, and damage to homes and roads. Change is making weather even more extreme. Weather scientists say a strong and possibly record-breaking El Niño is forming in the Pacific Ocean, with a more than 90 percent chance of a strong event to happen in fall and winter. This could bring wet and damaging storms. California is has seen early effects like unusual rain and coastal flooding. The areas burned by recent wildfires are likely to flood or have mudslides. The Plan does not expect to have any issues with our regular day to day operations. We will continue to be available to members. This includes after hours and on the weekend. We are sharing our availability to potentially impacted enrollees through this press release on our website.
Liberty has taken steps to make sure that our members' oral health care needs are met through a dedicated toll-free number to our call center is available to all members. This includes 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 Dental Plan
Founded in 2001, Liberty is dedicated to delivering quality, innovative, and affordable dental benefits that support health, strengthen communities, and enhance lives. Liberty currently administers dental benefits for more than 7.5 million members nationwide across Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, Commercial, and Exchange. Learn more at libertydentalplan.com.
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