
Basic Option offers coverage for a number of routine dental care procedures. For each evaluation you pay a $20 copayment and Blue Cross Blue Shield takes care of the rest. In order to receive benefits, you must use a Preferred dentist, except if dental care is required due to an accidental injury.
Below is a complete list of the covered procedures and fee schedule amounts. Any service not listed is not covered.
| Services | We Pay | You Pay |
|---|---|---|
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Periodic oral evaluation* Limited oral evaluation Comprehensive oral evaluation* |
All charges in excess of your $20 copayment |
$20 copayment per evaluation |
| Services | We Pay | You Pay |
|---|---|---|
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Intraoral complete series, including bitewings (limited to 1 complete series every 3 years) Bitewing — single film** Bitewings — two films** Bitewings — four films** |
All charges in excess of your $20 copayment |
$20 copayment per evaluation |
| Services | We Pay | You Pay |
|---|---|---|
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Prophylaxis — adult*** Prophylaxis — child*** Topical application of fluoride (including prophylaxis) — child*** Topical application of fluoride (prophylaxis not included) — child*** Sealant — per tooth, first and second molars only (once per tooth for children up to age 16 only) |
All charges in excess of your $20 copayment |
$20 copayment per evaluation |