Expanding Access to Dental Care for Children and Adults with Disabilities

Delta Dental of Connecticut, Inc. has announced a unique enhanced special health care needs benefit for children and adults with qualifying special health care conditions – helping to expand dental care access to this underserved community.

“At Delta Dental of Connecticut, we truly value working with organizations that support people with special needs, and we are acutely aware of the unmet dental care needs facing these individuals,” said Keith Libou, Chief Clinical Officer of Delta Dental of Connecticut. “With this benefit, Delta Dental is helping to break down barriers to make oral health care more inclusive and accessible for those with special needs in Connecticut.”

Effective January 1, 2024, group-covered members of any age with a qualifying special health care need will be eligible for this benefit, which will cover:

• Additional dental examinations and/or consultations, which can be beneficial prior to treatment to help patients learn what to expect and what is needed for a successful dental appointment.
• Up to four dental cleanings in a benefit year.
• Treatment delivery modifications (including nitrous oxide and anesthesia) necessary for dental staff to provide oral health care for patients with sensory sensitivities, behavioral challenges, severe anxiety or other barriers to treatment

To learn more about Delta Dental of Connecticut’s special health care needs benefit, visit here