How Can I Use My GeoBlue Insurance At A Dental Clinic In Singapore?

Getting dental care while you’re abroad can be a bit confusing, especially when it comes to using your insurance. GeoBlue provides dental coverage and support for its members in various parts of the world. If you’re in Singapore and need dental treatment, knowing how to use your GeoBlue Insurance can make the process much simpler. Whether you’re here for vacation, business, or living long-term, understanding how to use your GeoBlue coverage with a panel dentist will help you get the care you need.

Conveniently located in the heart of Singapore (Raffles Place and Telok Ayer), Dental Designs Clinic is an accredited provider for GeoBlue Insurance. Therefore whether you're an expatriate or local who is traveling, living abroad, or simply seeking dental care through GeoBlue, our clinic offers the benefits of being part of the GeoBlue network.

Why choose a GeoBlue panel dentist?

GeoBlue provides dental coverage for policyholders. They offer a range of benefits that can help cover routine check-ups, and restorative and preventive treatments, depending on your plan. This makes it easier for you to keep up with regular dental care, reducing the financial burden of dental treatments.

Choosing a GeoBlue panel clinic means you have access to dental services with the added benefit of insurance coverage, making your visits more affordable and less stressful. Here’s why visiting a GeoBlue panel dentist at Dental Designs Clinic is beneficial.

1) Convenient Clinic Locations

For professionals working in the CBD (Central Business District), finding a dentist close to your workplace reduces the time spent on travel and waiting. With branches at Raffles Place and Telok Ayer, we also offer lunchtime appointments to fit your busy schedule.

2) Comprehensive Dental Services

GeoBlue panel dentists provide a wide range of dental treatments, from preventive care like fluoride treatments, routine cleanings and dental X-rays to restorative care (dental fillings) and tooth extractions. If there is any procedure that is not within your dental coverage, please let your doctor know before starting any dental procedure.

3) Direct Billing

At Dental Designs Clinic, we offer direct billing services for GeoBlue members, meaning you can avoid upfront payments. We’ll submit your claim directly to GeoBlue through our system, simplifying the process so you can focus on improving your oral health. 

4) We Accept Three GeoBlue Card Types

At Dental Designs, we welcome GeoBlue members with any of the three insurance plans for dental treatments. This includes the following card types:

1. GeoBlue/ BCBS Global Travelers
2. Federal Employee (FEP) Members
3. Blue Cross® and/or Blue Shield® (BCBS) (U.S. Domestic Members)

The specific benefits of dental insurance coverage vary from plan to plan, so it is advised to contact your insurance provider to learn more about your specific plan.

 

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How does my GeoBlue Insurance work?

Here’s a simple guide on how the process works when you use your GeoBlue insurance with us.

1 . Check Your Coverage

The first step is to check if your insurance plan includes GeoBlue’s dental panel. If you’re unsure, you can contact GeoBlue directly or reach out to your insurance provider for confirmation.

2. Make Your Dental Appointment and Provide Your GeoBlue Information

Once you confirm your coverage, simply contact our clinic to schedule an appointment. We will provide you with all the necessary details about the treatment. Don’t forget to let us know about your GeoBlue insurance plan when scheduling. Our team will need to verify your eligibility and arrange a Guarantee of Payment (GOP)/Guarantee of Benefits (GOB)/Direct Pay Letter (DPL) before your treatment can begin. Treatment can only proceed once the GOP/GOB/DPL is received.

3. During the appointment

When you come to our clinic for your appointment, bring along your GeoBlue insurance card. Our staff will verify your coverage, and we’ll handle the claims and billing directly with GeoBlue. 

4. After your appointment

Once your appointment is complete, if all the dental procedures done for that day is covered by your GeoBlue insurance, we will process the claims directly for you.

5. Book Your Next Appointment

With your insurance information now on file, booking and managing future visits to clinic will be even easier. Just let us know if there have been any changes in your dental insurance coverage or details, and we’ll update our records accordingly.

Read about our dentists here! Let us know your preferred panel doctor and we can assist in booking an appointment with him/her.

Frequently Asked Questions About GeoBlue Insurance

We answer some commonly asked questions about GeoBlue Panel Clinics and how you can utilise your GeoBlue coverage fully with us.

Q) What if I need treatment that isn’t covered?

Some GeoBlue dental plans have limitations, especially for cosmetic or complex treatments. Your dentist will advise on other payment options if a specific treatment is not covered under your plan.

Q) What is covered with a GeoBlue panel dentist?

Enjoy claiming your benefits through us. As a GeoBlue-accredited clinic, we fully cover you for a range of services such as regular checkups, scaling and polishing, x-rays and restorative care (dental fillings), as well as other treatments, which can often be direct billed to GeoBlue.

Log in to your GeoBlue portal or give them a call to find out the specific details of your plan, such as annual limits, co-payments, pre-authorisation and any exclusions.

Q) How do I claim my GeoBlue dental insurance with an GeoBlue panel dentist?

As a GeoBlue Clinic, you will get to enjoy GeoBlue coverage for your dental treatment with us. Please bring your GeoBlue card for your appointment in order for us to process your claim with GeoBlue. Whenever possible, we direct bill your treatment charges to GeoBlue for your convenience.

Q) I have a cracked or chipped tooth. Can I come in immediately?

We understand that dental emergencies occur and you require prompt treatment. Just give us a call and we will try to schedule your appointment on the same day, if possible. Dental emergencies is a priority that needs to be fixed quickly, as this affects your daily life very much. The good news is, our clinic is able to provide same day restorations and crowns, which are permanent and able to fix your problem quickly. Same day crowns are as strong as or even stronger than conventional crowns which usually take two weeks to manufacture. Read more about same day crowns here

Our clinic provides a full range of dental services to you using high quality products from Germany and Switzerland. At Dental Designs Clinic, our dentists are trained in the high tech equipment such as the German SIRONA CEREC 3D CADCAM machine which can produce high quality, long lasting crowns in a day, compared to typical clinics which require 2 weeks for a crown.

Q) Does GeoBlue insurance cover dental crowns and root canal treatment?

Please do note that GeoBlue dental insurance, like most other insurance providers, may not cover dental crowns and root canal treatment under their basic plan. It’s a good idea to check what your GeoBlue plan covers before your appointment. This article on "Does dental insurance cover root canal treatments and crowns in Singapore?" will explain more.

Conclusion

Using your GeoBlue Insurance at a dental clinic in Singapore can be simple. By verifying your coverage, selecting a clinic familiar with GeoBlue policies, and understanding the direct billing process, you can navigate your dental treatment better.

Interested in making a dental appointment? Simply leave us a message here and we will be right with you!

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