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Dental Plans

Compare dental plans

Learn which Dental Blue® for Individuals℠ 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

 Preventive PPO PlanCore 1000 PlanValue 1500 PPO Plan
Cost per member, per month$23.861$37.451$38.301
In-network deductible, basic and major services$0$75$50
Out-of-network deductible, basic and major services$250$75
$100
Annual maximum$5,0002$1,0003$1,5003
Preventive services in-networkMember pays 0%Member pays 0%Member pays 0%
Preventive services out-of-networkMember pays 10% coinsurance4Member pays 0%5Member pays 30% coinsurance4
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 amountMember pays the annual deductible and 30% coinsuranceMember pays the annual deductible and 50% coinsurance
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% coinsurance4Member pays 50% coinsurance5Member pays 50% coinsurance4
Preventive services waiting periodNo waiting periodNo waiting periodNo waiting period
Basic services in-network waiting periodNo waiting period6 months66 months6
Basic services out-of-network waiting periodNo waiting period6 months66 months6
Major services in-network waiting periodNo waiting period12 months612 months6
Major services out-of-network waiting periodNo waiting period12 months612 months6

65 or older

 Preventive PPO PlanCore 1000 PlanValue 1500 PPO Plan
Cost per member, per month$23.861$45.851$46.351
In-network deductible, basic and major services$0$75$50
Out-of-network deductible, basic and major services$250$75
$100
Annual maximum$5,0002$1,0003$1,5003
Preventive services in-network0%0%0%
Preventive services out-of-networkMember pays 10% coinsurance4Member pays 0%5Member pays 30% coinsurance4
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  amountMember pays the annual deductible and 30% coinsuranceMember pays the annual deductible and 50% coinsurance
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% coinsurance4Member pays 50% coinsurance550% coinsurance4
Preventive services waiting periodNo waiting periodNo waiting periodNo waiting period
Basic services in-network waiting periodNo waiting period6 months66 months6
Basic services out-of-network waiting periodNo waiting period6 months66 months6
Major services in-network waiting periodNo waiting period12 months612 months6
Major services out-of-network waiting periodNo waiting period12 months612 months6

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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