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Welcome to the G.V. Black District Dental Society!

The G. V. Black District Dental Society is a component (local dental society) of the Illinois State Dental Society and American Dental Association and has been serving the profession of dentistry since 1929.

The Society was named in honor of Dr. Greene Vardiman Black, who was born in 1836 in central Illinois and is known as "one of the founders of modern dentistry". Today, the Society has 155 members who are located in Sangamon, Logan, Menard, Cass, Morgan, Scott and Montgomery counties and a portion of Macoupin County within Illinois. Members includes general practitioners as well as dental specialists.

New Benefit: Life Insurance with Long-Term Care Coverage

Jul 21, 2026
As a valued member of the Illinois State Dental Society, you have access to an exclusive benefit designed to protect your family's financial future — Group Term to Age 100 Life Insurance with Long-Term Care Coverage, offered through The Standard.

Why This Matters

53 million Americans are currently providing unpaid care for a loved one. Planning ahead for long-term care needs isn't just smart — it's one of the most meaningful financial decisions you can make for your family. This benefit combines life insurance protection with a long-term care rider in a single, affordable policy.

Product Highlights

  • Guaranteed Issue — No Medical Questions. Eligible members can enroll without health underwriting during the initial enrollment period. No exams, no health history required.
  • Dual Purpose Coverage in One Policy. Life insurance death benefit combined with an Accelerated Death Benefit rider for Long-Term Care — two protections in one premium.
  • Guaranteed Level Premiums to Age 100. Rates are locked at your issue age and guaranteed never to increase, making budgeting simple and predictable.
  • Portable Coverage. This policy stays with you at the same rate even if you retire, change employers, or leave the association.
  • Restoration of Benefits. After using your LTC benefit, the death benefit is restored to its original amount.
  • Spouse/Partner Coverage Available. Spouses (ages 18–70) may also enroll for up to $30,000 in guaranteed issue coverage under a separate certificate.
  • No medical underwriting — Guaranteed Issue means most members qualify regardless of health history, provided they are actively at work 20 or more hours per week between the ages of 18 and 70 today.
  • Indemnity payout — No receipts required; benefits paid directly to you when a claim is triggered

Next Steps

Enrollment opens in August for eligible ISDS members. In the meantime, we encourage you to learn more. Don't miss the guaranteed issue window — late entrants will require Evidence of Insurability.

Visit enroll.buddyins.com/isds to:

  • Review the full Benefits Summary
  • Use the Build Your Benefit Calculator to determine a coverage level that works for you
  • Schedule a call with a specialist

Coverage is underwritten by American Heritage Life Insurance Company (Home Office, Jacksonville, FL), a subsidiary of The Standard. This is a brief overview and is not a contract. Details, exclusions, and limitations are included in the certificate. Not available in all states. BuddyIns Insurance Services | CA Lic. #0M72219, 6000880.