Highmark Blue Edge Dental Plans
Dental plans at prices you can afford. We’ll keep you smiling.
Did you know that good dental hygiene affects more than just your smile?
In fact, research has linked certain oral health problems to heart disease, diabetes, premature birth and other conditions.†
Whether you want a dental plan that just offers basic maintenance, like exams and cleanings, or you want protection for a range of services that covers extractions, fillings and major procedures, Highmark has the plan that’s right for you – and your budget.
These Highmark Blue Edge Dental plans are available to any individual or family in our service area – whether or not you currently have health insurance with us.
Coverage starts the first of the month, following receipt of an application.
Blue Edge Dental Premier
Our highest level of coverage, with:
- 100% coverage on basics such as exams, cleanings, x-rays, fluoride treatments, sealants, emergency treatment and space maintainers
- Premier coverage on additional services such as fillings, extractions, oral surgery, periodontics, root canals, crowns, dentures, prosthetics and more
- Eligibility for discounts on non-covered services through United Concordia’s provider network – with average savings of 30%
- Large network of dentists and specialists to choose from
- All services listed are subject to the Schedule of Exclusions and Limitations
- Waiting periods may apply for certain services before they are covered
Blue Edge Dental High
Superior coverage across a range of dental services, with:
- 100% coverage on basics such as exams, cleanings, x-rays, fluoride treatments, sealants, emergency treatment and space maintainers
- Superior coverage on additional services such as fillings, extractions, oral surgery, periodontics, root canals, crowns, dentures, prosthetics and more
- Eligibility for discounts on non-covered services through United Concordia’s provider network – with average savings of 30%
- Large network of dentists and specialists to choose from
- All services listed are subject to the Schedule of Exclusions and Limitations
- Waiting periods may apply for certain services before they are covered
Blue Edge Dental Value
Designed for consumers in good oral health who have the occasional need for additional dental services, with:
- 100% coverage on basics such as exams, cleanings, x-rays, fluoride treatments, sealants, emergency treatment and space maintainers
- Coverage on additional services such as fillings, extractions, oral surgery, periodontics, root canals, crowns, dentures, prosthetics and more
- Eligibility for discounts on non-covered services through United Concordia’s provider network – with average savings of 30%
- Large network of dentists and specialists to choose from
- All services listed are subject to the Schedule of Exclusions and Limitations
- Waiting periods may apply for certain services before they are covered
Blue Edge Dental Basic
Basic preventive coverage that helps maintain good oral health while keeping costs down, with:
- 100% coverage on basics such as exams, cleanings, x-rays, fluoride treatments, sealants, emergency treatment and space maintainers
- Eligibility for discounts on non-covered services through United Concordia’s provider network – with average savings of 30%
- Large network of dentists and specialists to choose from
- All services listed are subject to the Schedule of Exclusions and Limitations
- Waiting periods may apply for certain services before they are covered
Blue Edge Dental Premier Senior
Our highest level of coverage, with:
- If you are a current Highmark member Medicare Advantage enrollee, or a Medigap Blue enrollee who has also has a Whole Health Balance policy, you are eligible to select this plan design. It provides the type of coverage that our Premier plan provides without worrying about duplicating the coverage you already have for exams, x-rays and cleanings covered under your Medicare Advantage or Whole Health Balance policy
- 100% coverage on basics such as exams, cleanings, x-rays
- Premier coverage on additional services such as fillings, extractions, oral surgery, periodontics, root canals, crowns, dentures, prosthetics and more
- Eligibility for discounts on non-covered services through United Concordia’s provider network – with average savings of 30%
- Large network of dentists and specialists to choose from
- All services listed are subject to the Schedule of Exclusions and Limitations
- Waiting periods may apply for certain services before they are covered
† "Impact of Periodontal Therapy on General Health: Evidence from Insurance Data for Five Systemic Conditions." *American Journal of Preventive Medicine* 47.2 (2014): 166-74. Elsevier.
