August 14, 2019

BlueCare Dental^SM: Integration for Better Outcomes

Applies to: Group Markets

Administration of your benefits should be as simple as smiling. The following advantages and efficiencies can be gained by integrating dental coverage with its medical program:

• A fully integrated dental program without any additional integration expenses.
• By integrating medical and dental claims, the BlueCare Dental Connection^SM program bridges the gap between oral health and overall health to help avoid potentially serious medical conditions.
• Streamlined implementation through combined eligibility and billing processes.
• Flexible plan designs and enhanced dental benefits.
• The same account management team for both medical and dental coverage, as well as a dental account manager to ensure operational excellence.
• Access to combined medical and dental reporting to view membership changes, understand claims, and track in-network utilization by members. Management of both medical and dental through Blue Access for Employers^SM, providing one online resource for both.
• Members also gain efficiency by using the same secure member website, Blue Access for Members^SM, with access to dental product and provider information, dental claims, and our unique Dental Wellness Center^®.

Access to Competitive and Extensive Networks
The larger the network, the greater the choices, convenience and flexibility in choosing a dentist. We offer one of the largest networks in the U.S. with broad access. That combined with our PPO network awareness campaigns yields higher in-network utilization that generates greater savings. Our discounts are over 40% nationally. Look for communications soon with updated data regarding our network.

Integrated Outreach and Support
We implemented one of the most comprehensive and preventive dental wellness programs in the industry – the BlueCare Dental Connection program. Features include:

• Outreach mailers sent to members identified as medically at risk for dental decay.
• Enhanced benefits for members with high-risk medical conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and pregnancy – at no added cost.
• Access to the Dental Wellness Center available online 24/7. Members can
• Find educational information on dental topics and procedures
• Ask dentists questions through “Ask A Dentist”
• Locate a network general dentist or specialist with Provider Finder^®
• Research information with the Dental Dictionary
• Determine approximate dental fees with the Dental Cost Advisor