Research shows a strong link between gum disease and many health conditions, including:1, 2
Dental Blue Select can help you fight gum disease. Your dental plan can give you regular and reliable access to dentists who can help.
Check your member ID card for the name of your dental plan. Some members have Dental Blue, while others have Dental Blue Select. You'll find your plan name listed on the top right and lower left corners of the card.
Diagnostic & Preventive Services Covered at 100%
Basic Services Covered at 80%
Major Services Covered at 50%
Diagnostic & Preventive Services Covered at 100%
Basic Services Covered at 80%
Major Services Covered at 50%
Orthodontia Services (if selected) Covered at 50%
Limitations may apply.
Diagnostic & Preventive Services Covered at 100%
Basic Services Covered at 80%
Major Services Covered at 50%
Orthodontia Services (if selected) Covered at 50%
Limitations may apply.
Orthodontia service is an optional benefit which your employer can choose to include in coverage. Please contact your Group Administrator or refer to your Benefit Booklet to determine if Orthodontia is part of your plan.
Most dentists will file a claim on your behalf, then bill you for any charges not covered under your Blue Cross NC plan. If your dentist will not file the claim for you, pay the dentist at your visit and submit your claim to Blue Cross NC for reimbursement.
Yes, you will have an ID card for your medical plan and a different ID card for your Dental Blue Select plan.
No. There is no waiting period for diagnostic and preventive services such as routine checkups and cleanings. Waiting periods may apply to basic and major services. Please refer to your Benefit Booklet for details on your specific dental plan.
No, there is no annual deductible. Dental Blue Select features a $100 lifetime deductible that applies to all services (diagnostic and preventive, basic and major services), except orthodontia services. Orthodontia services do not have a deductible.
Download the Dental Blue Select claim form, complete it and mail to:
Blue Cross NC
Dental Blue Select Claims Unit
PO Box 2400
Winston-Salem, NC 27102
Please call Dental Blue Select Claim Customer Service at 888-471-2738.
Disclosures:
American Academy of Periodontology, Gum Disease and Other Diseases (perio.org, accessed July 2018).
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/leading-health-indicators/2020-lhi-topics/Oral-Health#4 (accessed July 2018)
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