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just about no insurance covers implants. just about all discount plans will cover implants. dentures shouldn't be an issue though.
Is it medically necessary?
Premera Blue Cross provides 4 different dental plans from basic coverage to plans that cover the dental procedures which covers most commonly used treatments.
Blue Cross of California offers two PPO plans, Dental Blue Basic and Dental Blue Enhanced. Both Plans cover cleaning visits, X-rays, and fillings. The enhanced plan covers major services such as crowns and root canals. They also offer a Dental SelectHMO plan. Blue Cross Blue Shield varies by State. The dental plans will vary by state as well.
You would have to cross the Pacific Ocean from California to Japan.
Blue cross and blue shield do offer dental insurance.
Blue Cross Blue Shield as a single entity exists in all 50 states (and other U.S. territories) and covers roughly 100 million Americans. The website does not give statistics for the number of participants that have dental insurance coverage exclusively.
I just returned from my dentist visit here in Arkansas. He said BC/BS is now finally paying a portion of implants. Just a few months ago they were not. My dentist said they are finally understanding that implants are more beneficial to the insurance companies than having to pay over and over for temp. partials.
Blue Cross offers multiple dental insurance plans. These range from the Dental Blue 100, which offers minimal coverage but is fairly cheap, to the Dental Select HMO, which covers everything for a higher price. Thus, the benefits of Blue Cross dental insurance can vary, but one may choose the cost and level of coverage they feel is appropriate.
The Pacific Ocean.
Southern Cross Travel Insurance offers packages starting as low as $15* to cover either New Zealand and South Pacific or various World destinations and plans.
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