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Dental Services for Adult Members (CHIP Perinate and STAR Plans)

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas offers extra dental services called Value-Added Services (VAS) to our adult members on these plans:

  • CHIP Perinate (members ages 19 through 64) 
  • STAR (members ages 19 through 64)

This VAS is designed with your dental health in mind. VAS dental care is administered by DentaQuest®.

Help Paying for Dental Treatments

Adult CHIP Perinate and STAR members can receive up to $250 per year to help pay for preventive, diagnostic, and dental care treatment. These services may include:

  • Dental exams and cleanings
  • Dental x-rays
  • Cavity fillings
  • Tooth extractions

Limitations: Members must be adults on the STAR plan or CHIP Perinate plan. They must be enrolled with BCBSTX at the time of the request. Services must be received from a contracted DentaQuest dental provider. The maximum amount covered is $250 per year.

Find Dentists

Need dental care? Eligible CHIP Perinate and STAR plan members should contact DentaQuest directly with questions. DentaQuest can help members to identify in-network providers and obtain approvals for dental care. 

Call

Call DentaQuest's Customer Service toll-free, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Central Time, Monday through Friday.

1-800-205-4715 (TTY:711)

Download Print Directory

Check the directory to find in-network dentists.

Dental Provider Directory (adult CHIP Perinate and STAR members only)

Note: Value-Added Services may have restrictions and limitations. For a complete list of limitations, please refer to the Member Handbook for your plan.

Also learn about other VAS available to you.

Learn More About Dental Benefits

MEMBER RESOURCES

Helpful Tools and Resources

Need to find a provider or have questions about your plan? Get the information you need. We’re here to help. 

Find Care

Need to search for providers in your area? Or figure out where to go for care?

Find a Provider

Contact Us

If you have questions about your plan, call the Customer Advocate Department.

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DentaQuest is an independent company that provides dental benefits for children on Texas Medicaid or CHIP. The state of Texas contracts directly with these dental providers. These providers do not offer Blue products or services and are solely responsible for the products and services that they provide.