Blue Dental^®

Good For Dentists

• Reimbursement at the 90^th percentile of Usual and Customary (as a maximum) based on Iowa dentists’ charges
• Non-exclusivity allows you to participate in other dental programs
• Claim checks are sent directly to you
• You can retain and gain patients due to Wellmark’s marketplace success
• Excellent customer service and claim turnaround from an experienced staff
  

Top 10 Reasons to Participate

1. To retain current patients: Wellmark Blue Dental is the fastest growing dental program in Iowa.

2. To Gain New Patients: Over one million Iowans subscribe to Wellmark medical programs. Studies indicate that most customers prefer to have their medical and dental coverage with the same company.

3. Direct Claims Payment: Your office will be reimbursed directly for all services provided to Blue Dental and FEP members – a time and money saving convenience.

4. Familiar Reimbursement: Blue Dental’s fee-for-service table, paid at a maximum 90^th percentile of Iowa UCR, is a method you’re accustomed to. The government’s FEP table is also familiar to Iowa dentists who have served federal employee patients. Submit five or six of your most common procedure fees, and we will tell you whether they fall within the 90^th percentile UCR fee maximum – before you join.

5. Enhanced coverage programs: Blue Dental features high standard benefit maximums - of at least $1,500 and will market higher maximums to reflect current dentistry.

6. Electronic Claims Submission: You’ll have the option to submit claims electronically, which speeds payment and improves accuracy.

7. Non-exclusivity: Participation in Blue Dental and FEP is not exclusive. You may still belong to the other networks of your choice.

8. Affiliation with a leader: Wellmark is Iowa’s leading provider of health-related benefits and is seriously committed to health improvement. We have a dedicated administrative staff who is ready to work with you on a collegial basis.

9. No risk opportunity: A 30-day termination clause is available to you - which will allow you to end the relationship with 30 days notice, for any reason.

10. Great Claims turn-around and Customer Service: Our goal is to answer your phone calls in 30 seconds, and we continuously meet and exceed that goal. In addition, 85% of Blue Dental claims submitted are processed within fifteen business days.

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