Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Arizona Introduces Three New Dental Plans, With Access To More Than 2,100 Dentists Statewide

PHOENIX, Nov. 13, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ) announces three new, individual and family PPO dental plans, giving Arizonans the option to purchase a BluePreferred Dental plan by itself or with a BCBSAZ medical plan.

New BluePreferred Dental plans feature a network of more than 2,100 dentists statewide. The new plans provide 100 percent coverage with no deductible for diagnostic and preventative services, such as routine exams, x-rays and teeth cleanings when using in-network dentists.¹ Plan options also include coverage for a wide variety of procedures such as fillings, root canals and crowns.

A valuable benefit offered under two of the plans gives members, in some cases,  the opportunity to carry over unused benefit dollars each year. Additionally, pregnant members and diabetics, who generally have a higher risk of gum disease, could be eligible for one additional preventive benefit annually.  

"Our new BluePreferred Dental plans are designed to offer members affordability, flexibility, convenience and value," said Jeff Stelnik senior vice president for BCBSAZ. "Oral health can have a major impact on overall health. That is why we are pleased to offer quality dental plans with access to dentists across Arizona."

New dental plans can be purchased in conjunction with BCBSAZ medical insurance. Individuals also have the option to purchase a BluePreferred Dental plan on its own, for about $1 per day.²

In addition to the new BluePreferred Dental plans, BCBSAZ offers the BlueConnect Dental discount program, an affordable dental care solution. For less than $10 per month, individuals could save an average of 20-50 percent on certain dental procedures like fillings, root canals and routine cleanings.

For additional information, please visit azblue.com/dental.

About Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ), an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, is the largest Arizona-based health insurance company. The not-for-profit company was founded in 1939 and provides health insurance products, services or networks to 1.3 million individuals. With offices in Phoenix, Flagstaff, Tucson and the East Valley, the company employs more than 1,300 Arizonans. Follow BCBSAZ at www.facebook.com/bcbsaz or on Twitter at @bcbsaz to get information on health and wellness as well as a knowledgeable perspective on health insurance reform, and to become a part of what we're doing in your community.  

1: Benefit limitations and exclusions and calendar year maximums apply

2: Applies to BluePreferred Dental Plan 5i for an individual adult monthly premium. Additional cost-share applies for most covered services.

SOURCE Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

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