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Blue Dental PPO PlusSM
Blue Dental PPO Plus members can see the dentist of their choice every time they need care. Network dentist or not, they’re covered.
Plan Features and Advantages:
- Members may visit any licensed dentist (network or non-network)
- Non-network licensed dentists can participate on a per-claim basis
- PPO Network dentists always participate
- Member out-of-pocket costs are lowest when they choose a PPO network dentists
- Offers groups the freedom of a traditional program plus the cost savings of a network
Note: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan uses the Dental Network of America Preferred Network for its dental plans. DNoA is an independent company.
What's my cost?
The example below shows what the member’s out-of-pocket costs would be under each option if he or she had a $600 dental procedure.
Class II service covered at 80 percent
| PPO network dentist |
Blue Par Select participating dentist |
Out-of-network nonparticipating dentist |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentist’s fee | $600 | $600 | $600 |
| We approve | $350 | $550 | $550 |
| We pay | $280 (80%) | $440 (80%) | $440 (80%) |
| Your copay | $70 (20%) | $110 (20%) | $110 (20%) |
| Your total out-of-pocket cost |
$ 70 (copay only) |
$110 (copay only) |
$160 (copay plus difference between dentist’s fee and approved amount) |
What to know before dental treatment
- Ask before every visit whether your dentist participates with the Blues.
- Have your dentist contact us to determine if your planned treatment is a covered benefit.
- Contact Customer Service for other questions at the phone number listed on the back of your Blues ID card.
To find out more about our dental plans, contact your sales representative or BCBSM-contracted agent.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan uses the DNoA Preferred Network for its dental plans. DNoA is an independent company.
