It’s easier to afford important dental services when you are a member of an insurance plan. Whether you receive coverage through your employer or have purchased your coverage individually, having Blue Cross Blue Shield dental insurance will help you and anyone else covered under your plan enjoy a clean, healthy smile for life. Focusing on prevention can help you make the most out of your coverage and avoid the need more costly and complex care later on, and we will help you do just that! Keep reading to find out more about how your BCBS plan works at Lifetime Dental of Agawam.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts offers several options in dental insurance, each of which comes with a significant emphasis on preventive care. While the details of your coverage may vary depending on which plan you sign up for, in general you can expect to have full to partial coverage in the following areas:
When you visit an in-network dentist with your Blue Cross Blue Shield plan, you will be eligible for your savings right off the bat. That means there’s no paying more out of pocket and waiting for a reimbursement to come weeks or months later. You will only be expected to pay your portion of the bill at the time of your appointment. We will file and process the claim to ensure we receive the full payment later on.
At Lifetime Dental of Agawam, our patients can turn to Dana for questions with dental insurance. With over 18 years of experience in the dental world, Dana is an expert in the inner-workings of Blue Cross Blue Shield and other insurance plans. She will start out by performing a verification of benefits by contacting BCBS directly to find out what you are covered for, how much you have left to reach your deductible or annual maximum, and other important information. Once these details have been confirmed, Dana can help you think about how to maximize on your insurance coverage. Sometimes, that may mean breaking up your treatments over two periods to reduce out-of-pocket costs.
Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us to discuss your Blue Cross Blue Shield dental insurance. Whatever you and your family need, Dana can help you use your dental insurance to its fullest to ensure your budget stays intact!