Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield launched Dental Care Cost Estimator, a web-based tool that provides estimates for common dental procedures and treatments.
Here are four observations:
1. The payer also launched Dental Health Assessment, which helps members understand their oral health and predict their risk of developing tooth decay, gum disease, tooth wear and oral cancer.
2. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield devised the tools to help consumers stay on top of their health.
3. The payer launched the tools in response to consumers' lack of awareness regarding their dental costs. An Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield survey found 40 percent of respondents were unaware insurance would cover preventive visits. Many of the respondents were concerned they would receive an unexpected bill at the end of their appointments, or worried the dentist would locate an expensive dental condition.
4. "At Anthem, we know consumers are concerned about their dental health and what it will cost, which is why we've created Dental Care Cost Estimator and Dental Health Assessment, to go along with one of the largest dental networks in the nation," said Mike Malouf, president of Anthem's dental business.
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