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Dental Coverage for First Nations Residents of BC

Pacific Blue Cross First Nations Dental Coverage

First Nations Health Authority has begun offering dental coverage through the Pacific Blue Cross. As of September 16th, 2019, Pacific Blue Cross now covers and provides access to many dental services and procedures for registered First Nations people. 

First Nations Dental Coverage in BC

Inuit and First Nations populations have almost twice the amount of dental disease and oral health problems as other Canadian residents, for a multitude of reasons including lack of access to nutritious food, higher smoking rates, and fewer regular dental visits amongst First Nations populations. Lack of access to affordable dental services is a major issue that has a massive negative impact on the health of First Nations people throughout British Columbia and the rest of Canada. Pacific Blue Cross’s partnership with the First Nations Health Authority is an attempt to make medical and dental services more available to underserved First Nations communities.

 

Who is Eligible?

Pacific Blue Cross dental coverage is available to any First Nations person with a Canadian Status number, provided that person is also a resident of British Columbia with an active Medical Services Plan and is not covered by any other benefits from self-government or land claims agreements. Infants under one year old are also covered if one parent holds a Canadian Status number.

Eligible for coverage? Contact us today for an appointment!

 

What is Covered?

The following dental services and procedures are covered for First Nations residents of British Columbia:

  • Exams and x-rays
  • Fillings
  • Bridges
  • Dentures
  • Night guards
  • Dental surgery
  • Orthodontic services
  • Dental sedation
  • Periodontal services
  • Crowns, inlays, onlays, veneers
  • Preventive services
  • Root canals

There are some exceptions that the plan does not include. Dental implants, cosmetic treatments, and ridge augmentation are not covered by Pacific Blue Cross.

 

How Does it Work?

If your dentist or oral health provider is registered with the Pacific Blue Cross, they will bill Pacific Blue Cross directly for your services. If your oral health provider is not registered with Pacific Blue Cross, you will have to pay up front out of your own pocket and then submit a request to Pacific Blue Cross for reimbursement. 

Tsawwassen Family Dental is registered with the Pacific Blue Cross to ensure that getting the dental work you need is as convenient and easy as possible.

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