BlueCare Dental HMO^SM Benefits

The BlueCare Dental program was recently enhanced to provide more cost savings for employers.

The dental service categories have increased from four categories to nine categories, allowing employers to recognize a greater cost benefit while encouraging members to maintain good dental health at additional savings.

The nine service categories include:

• Diagnostic & Preventive Services
• Miscellaneous Services
• Restorative Services
• General Services
• Endodontic Services
• Periodontic Services
• Oral Surgery Services
• Crowns, Inlays/Onlays Services
• Prosthodontic Services

In an emergency, members can receive care from any provider. They should first attempt to call their selected general dentist or customer service at (800) 323-7201 and follow the directions they receive. If they cannot reach their dentist or customer service, they may seek emergency dental treatment from the nearest dentist. Only services for palliative care (treatment for the relief of pain) will be covered. When emergency care treatment is received from a dentist other than their general dentist, members will pay the full amount up front and will be reimbursed up to a maximum of $50. If emergency care is received from their general dentist, members are responsible for a copayment.

Coverage for orthodontics is provided for adults and children. Benefits are limited to a lifetime maximum for each eligible member, depending upon the plan chosen for your employees.