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Dental Plans

Compare dental plans

Learn which Dental Blue® for Individuals℠ plan has the right coverage for your needs. 

Find the dental insurance plan that's right for you

No matter which plan you choose, we'll cover your preventive care. Every Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) plan includes 2 checkups and cleanings per benefit period, no deductible for preventive care services, and a large network of dental providers.

 

Under 65

Type of service1Preventive PPO PlanCore 1000 PlanValue 1500 PPO Plan
Cost per member, per month$23.862$37.452$38.302
In-network deductible, basic and major services$0$75$50
Out-of-network deductible, basic and major services$250$75
$100
Annual maximum$5,0003$1,0004$1,5004
Preventive services in-networkMember pays 0%Member pays 0%Member pays 0%
Preventive services out-of-networkMember pays 10% coinsurance5Member pays 0%6Member pays 30% coinsurance5
Basic services in-networkMember pays up to 70% of the total billMember pays 30% coinsuranceMember pays 20% coinsurance
Basic services out-of-networkMember pays the annual deductible and 95% of the out-of-network provider’s allowed amount5Member pays the annual deductible and 30% coinsurance6Member pays the annual deductible and 50% coinsurance5
Major services in-networkMember pays up to 70% of the total billMember pays 50% coinsuranceMember pays 50% coinsurance
Major services out-of-networkMember pays 95% coinsurance5Member pays 50% coinsurance6Member pays 50% coinsurance5
Preventive services waiting periodNo waiting periodNo waiting periodNo waiting period
Basic services in-network waiting periodNo waiting period6 months76 months7
Basic services out-of-network waiting periodNo waiting period6 months76 months7
Major services in-network waiting periodNo waiting period12 months712 months7
Major services out-of-network waiting periodNo waiting period12 months712 months7

65 or older

Type of service1Preventive PPO PlanCore 1000 PlanValue 1500 PPO Plan
Cost per member, per month$23.862$45.852$46.352
In-network deductible, basic and major services$0$75$50
Out-of-network deductible, basic and major services$250$75
$100
Annual maximum$5,0003$1,0004$1,5004
Preventive services in-network0%0%0%
Preventive services out-of-networkMember pays 10% coinsurance5Member pays 0%6Member pays 30% coinsurance5
Basic services in-networkMember pays up to 70% of the total billMember pays 30% coinsuranceMember pays 20% coinsurance
Basic services out-of-networkMember pays the annual deductible and 95% of the out-of-network provider’s allowed amount5Member pays the annual deductible and 30% coinsurance6Member pays the annual deductible and 50% coinsurance5
Major services in-networkMember pays up to 70% of the total billMember pays 50% coinsuranceMember pays 50% coinsurance
Major services out-of-networkMember pays 95% coinsurance5Member pays 50% coinsurance6Member pays 50% coinsurance5
Preventive services waiting periodNo waiting periodNo waiting periodNo waiting period
Basic services in-network waiting periodNo waiting period6 months76 months7
Basic services out-of-network waiting periodNo waiting period6 months76 months7
Major services in-network waiting periodNo waiting period12 months712 months7
Major services out-of-network waiting periodNo waiting period12 months712 months7

What's covered in our dental insurance plans

When you choose dental coverage with Blue Cross NC, you take a big step toward protecting your health and saving money by catching problems when they’re small. What you get with our dental plans:

  • Two checkups and cleanings each benefit period
  • No deductible for preventive services
  • A large network of local and national contracted dental providers

These may include:

  • Fluoride treatment
  • Oral exams
  • Routine cleanings
  • Routine X-rays
  • Sealants
  • Other diagnostic and preventive services

Check your Benefit Booklet for a full list of services covered under your plan.

These may include:

  • Fillings
  • Simple extractions
  • Stainless steal crowns

Check your Benefit Booklet for a full list of services covered under your plan.

These may include:

  • Bridges
  • Dentures
  • Endodontics
  • Inlays / onlays
  • Periodontal maintenance
  • Porcelain crowns
  • Oral surgery

Check your Benefit Booklet for a full list of services covered under your plan.

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