The human body is a complex and interconnected system. When one part is out of balance, it can affect other areas – highlighting the importance of whole-person health, including proper care for the eyes, mouth, teeth and gums.
Routine check-ups are important for visual and oral health, just like getting an annual physical exam, and having the right coverage matters.
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield dental and vision plans help cover preventive care and can save you money on treatment plans and procedures.
Something to smile about
Your mouth is one of the primary entry points to organs inside your body.
A dynamic duo, oral health can impact overall health, and overall health can affect oral health.
Take gum disease, for example. Gum disease is seen more often and more seriously in people who have diabetes. It has also been shown that gum disease makes it harder to control blood sugar levels, an essential part of diabetes maintenance. It’s a full circle effect — diabetes impacts gum disease, and gum disease commonly impacts those with diabetes.
While many factors impact the health of your mouth, gums and teeth, good oral hygiene and routine exams are vital in preventing oral health issues.
Our dental plans feature a nationwide network of dentists and coverage for preventive, minor and major restorative services. They are also uniquely designed to complement Arkansas Blue Cross health plans to help you achieve better overall health.
A difference you can see
About 11 million Americans over age 12 need vision correction; many don’t realize it until they have an eye exam.
In addition to improving your vision, routine eye exams are crucial for early detection of common eye diseases, including:
- Cataracts: clouding of the lens, causing blurry vision.
- Glaucoma: a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve, causing vision loss and blindness.
- Diabetic retinopathy: diabetes-related damage to blood vessels in the retina that can cause vision loss and blindness.
- Age-related macular degeneration: damage over time to the part of the eye responsible for detailed, sharp vision.
Although common, these often go unnoticed in the early stages, when detection and treatment can be the most impactful.
Healthy vision lets you see life’s most significant moments with your own eyes. Don’t let impaired vision blur those moments.
Arkansas Blue Cross vision plans feature:
- Low copays for eye exams
- Coverage for contacts and glasses
- Discounts on lens options, stylish frames and LASIK surgery
- A nationwide network of eye doctors and eye care centers
Plans designed for you
Did you know? You can enroll in dental or vision coverage year-round, and you don’t have to have an Arkansas Blue Cross health plan to enroll.
We offer dental and vision insurance plans for all ages and budgets from the team Arkansans have trusted for over 75 years. Our team is committed to helping each member get the InsideTrack to a plan that fits their needs and priorities. To learn about your options, you can speak with our team by calling 800-392-2583, visiting our member portal or scheduling an appointment at your nearest ArkansasBlue Welcome Center.
You can also shop and compare our dental plans or vision plans online. Need both? We have a combo plan!