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Introducing Braven Health℠ – Expanding Medicare Advantage options for your patients

Braven Health plans will include dental health benefits.

Teledentistry expansion extended until August 31, 2020

Horizon BCBSNJ understands the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic is having on our dental health care providers and your patients, our members.

Governor suspends all elective procedures

On March 23, 2020, Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 109, directing the suspension of all elective surgeries and invasive procedures that are scheduled to be performed on adults after 5 p.m. on Friday, March 27, 2020.

HDC Dentists Must Submit Monthly Encounters

Dentists who participate in the Horizon Dental Choice (HDC) plan must submit monthly encounters for services provided to HDC patients. Dentists receive $2 per encounter, paid on a quarterly basis.

Submit Services for Accidental Dental Injuries as a Medical Claim

Horizon Dental reminds dentists that services for accidental dental injuries are usually covered under the patient’s medical, not dental, plan, and will be processed according to the medical plan benefits.

Teledentistry expands for COVID-19

We are committed to helping you provide care to patients during this public health crisis. Horizon BCBSNJ continues to monitor the American Dental Association guidelines, and local, state and federal guidance related to COVID-19.

Dental Message – Covid-19

Staying Informed: COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Horizon Traditional Network Update

Horizon Traditional Network dentists are in network for Horizon Young Grins, Horizon Family Grins and Horizon Family Grins Plus plans for Individual members with group number NG0001 or 0001DN. The group number is listed on the member ID card.

Oral Health Risk Assessment Helps You Treat Patients

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey’s online oral health risk assessment can help your patients prepare for their regular dental visits.

Regular Dental Checkups Vital to Overall Health

Horizon Dental is reminding members with diabetes to schedule regular dental appointments.

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Dental medical claims require ICD-10 codes