Is a root canal or a crown covered by dental benefits?
Basic and Standard options offer basic preventive dental coverage. Eligible services are paid on a fee schedule. Major dental work, such as orthodontics, root canals or crowns, is not covered. For more information, refer to the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Service Benefit Plan brochure, Section 5h. Standard Option: Each of these providers should bill Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield Federal Employee Program for services rendered in Arkansas. For services that meet medical-necessity guidelines, the level of benefits you receive depends on the provider’s status (preferred, participating or nonparticipating provider). Refer to sections 5a, 5b and 5c in the Service Benefit Plan brochure. Basic Option: Each of these providers should bill Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield Federal Employee Program for services rendered in Arkansas. For services that meet medical-necessity guidelines, the benefits you receive depend on whether the provider is a preferred provider. When the hospital and phys