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Voluntary Group Dental Plan - BlueCare Dental

BlueCare Dental (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of IL) is the provider for the district's group voluntary dental program.

BlueCare Dental PPO offers you and your family access to one of the largest national dental PPO networks. This network includes general and specialty dentists in Illinois as well as across the country. As a BlueCare Dental PPO plan member, you can go to any dentist. However, you'll save money and get more from your benefits when you use an in-network dentist. These in-network dentists have agreed to accept set fees for covered services and not bill you for costs over the negotiated fees (except copayments, coinsurance and deductibles). You can choose an out-of-network dentist, but he or she may have higher fees and charge you for amounts not covered by your insurance.

Please keep in mind...

The end of a plan year (December 31) is the only time that coverage can be dropped, outside of a qualifying event. 

Plan Information

Perks of the Plan!

Click on the title for more information.

Blue Access for Members

Once you register your account with Blue Access, you can:

  • Request or print your ID card

  • Use the Provider Finder tool to search for a provider

  • Check the status or history of a claim

  • View or print Explanation of Benefits statements

  • Download the App

It's Easy to Get Started!

  1. Go to bcbsil.com/member

  2. Click Register

  3. Use the information on your BCBSIL IL card to sign up

Finding an In-Network Dentist is Easy

BCBSIL offers a Provider Finder Tool to help you browse the list of in-network general and specialty dentists.

You can search for a dentist near your home, school or office and easily download a map with driving directions.

Click here to access the Provider Finder Tool. Be sure to select "PPO". 

BlueCare Dental Connection

As an enhanced service, BCBSIL offers BlueCare Dental Connection. This service provides educational information and other resources to help you make choices about your dental care - at no extra cost.

The Dental Wellness Center

BCBSIL offers the Dental Wellness Center, which allows you to:

  • Ask dental-related questions through Ask a Dentist

  • Research dental fees in your area with the Dental Cost Advisor

  • Search the Dental Dictionary of common clinical terms

  • View animations on different dental topics in the Treatment and Procedure Tool

Dedicated to Customer Service

After signing up, you will get more detailed information about your dental plan. Look at your plan materials for complete details. Customer Service can answer questions about eligibility, claims, benefits and providers. Just call 800-367-6401 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. (CT), Monday through Friday. In addition, you can find general benefit information at bcbsil.com.

Enhanced Benefit Program

What Does the Program Offer?

This program helps reduce financial barriers to receiving additional dental care. If you have heart disease, diabetes, or are pregnant, the Enhanced Benefit Program offers additional benefits after your regular benefits have been used.

BlueCare 365

GREAT DISCOUNTS on oral health products such as the Oral B toothbrush, the Sonicare toothbrush, Whitening Kits, and more.

Members must register on Blue365 to take advantage of these discounts.

Questions? Contact Jacci at jhenson@emsd37.org.