Effective Jan. 1, 2024, group-covered members of any age with a qualifying special healthcare need will be eligible for additional dental examinations and/or consultations; up to four dental cleanings in a benefit year; and treatment delivery modifications (including nitrous oxide and anesthesia) necessary for dental staff to provide oral health care to patients with sensory sensitivities, behavioral challenges, severe anxiety or other barriers to treatment.
Delta Dental of Connecticut said it’s adding a new benefit for members with special healthcare needs.
Effective Jan. 1, 2024, group-covered members of any age with a qualifying special healthcare need will be eligible for additional dental examinations and/or consultations; up to four dental cleanings in a benefit year; and treatment delivery modifications (including nitrous oxide and anesthesia) necessary for dental staff to provide oral health care to patients with sensory sensitivities, behavioral challenges, severe anxiety or other barriers to treatment.
