Dental Insurance
Keep Your Smile Healthy!
The Arkansas State University System offers two dental plan options – a High Option Plan and a Low Option Plan – through Arkansas BlueCross BlueShield DentalBlue to benefits-eligible employees. Both plans provide coverage for routine preventive care and help reduce the cost of other dental services.
Plan Highlights
- Preventive & Diagnostic Services:
- Both plans cover these services at 100% including routine cleanings, exams, and X-rays.
- Other Covered Services:
- High Option Plan: Covers 80% of eligible services
- Low Option Plan: Covers 50% of eligible services
- Orthodontia Coverage:
- Available only under the High Option Plan
- Covers dependent children up to age 18
- Employees and spouses are not eligible for orthodontia coverage
- Cost Difference:
The High Option Plan has a higher premium due to its expanded coverage.
Why Enroll in Dental Coverage
- Prevent small dental issues from becoming costly problems
- Maintain overall health through regular cleanings and exams
- Access affordable care for you and your family
Learn More
For plan details and provider network information, visit the resource links below, contact your HR representative or review member service lines here.
Frequently Asked Questions
The dental provider is Blue Cross Blue Shield. There are two plans, Low and High.
Visit Arkansas BlueCross BlueShield’s website to find a dental provider.
For more information, view the dental benefits summary.
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If you don’t use all your dental benefits in a calendar year, Calendar Year Rollover lets you keep a portion of your unused benefit dollars for use in the future to help with unforeseen procedures. Rollover dollars don’t expire, so your plan can increase in value over time. You can check your rollover balance online through the Blueprint Portal.
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Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s Dental Xtra program offers additional dental benefits at no extra cost when services are received at an in-network dentist. If you are covered under the Arkansas Blue Cross dental plan and have been diagnosed with an eligible condition, you can enroll in Dental Xtra to receive enhanced dental benefits that can help improve your condition.
Vision Service Plan (VSP) offers an annual exam with a $10 co-pay at VSP network physician as well as allowances for eyeglasses or contacts.
Visit VSP Vision Care’s website to find a vision provider.
For more information view the Vision Insurance benefits summary
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