Anthem Blue Cross Launches Virtual Dental Care Program to Enhance Patient Access to Oral Health Services during COVID-19 Pandemic
Summary
Through its partnership with The TeleDentists® – an in-network provider of virtual dental services from board-licensed dentists – Anthem is offering consumers convenient, timely access to dental care that is available 24/7, 365 days a year in the event of an emergency, with virtual exams covered at 100 percent with no deductibles, copays, paperwork or claims to file through June 30, 2020. Helping consumers get that care is our number one priority, and through this partnership with The TeleDentists®, we’re proud to offer a teledentistry option that is convenient, safe and affordable.” This online and mobile-enabled care is compliant with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and requires no travel or appointments, offering consumers privacy and security while helping them stay home and flatten the curve of COVID-19. Members can access teledentistry services through Anthem’s provider finder, and linking to The TeleDentists® website where they’ll be asked to answer a few health history questions before being placed in a virtual waiting room. Offering a full continuum of product and coverage options, Anthem Blue Cross provides customers with unparalleled choice and flexibility in meeting their health plan needs. Anthem, with its strong track record for innovation, focuses on progressive products and services designed to improve the health status of all Californians.