United Concordia is one of the nation's largest and most respected dental insurance companies, serving more than 6.5 million members across the United States and around the world - including 1.5 million military family members and Reservists through the TRICARE Dental Program.

Established in 1992 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Pennsylvania Blue Shield (now Highmark, Inc.), United Concordia is focused on providing high quality, cost effective dental benefits programs to its clients that range from small, local businesses to large, global organizations.

The company's diverse product line includes fee-for-service, dental health maintenance organizations (DHMOs) and preferred provider organizations (PPOs). United Concordia has established several of the nation's largest networks to support these products.

In 2002, United Concordia processed more than 10.9 million claims; handled nearly 5 million telephone inquiries; paid more than $1037 million in dental benefits; and achieved total revenues of $914 million. United Concordia employs nearly 1,200 people at its corporate headquarters in Harrisburg, Pa., and regional offices across the United States.