Guide for Enrolled Members

If you have medical and dental plans with HMSA and were diagnosed with a qualifying medical condition (other than pregnancy), then you may have been automatically enrolled in Oral Health for Total Health.

If you don’t know whether you’re enrolled in the program, log in My Account on hmsa.com. Select Dental Benefits in the Benefits drop-down menu. You’ll find your enrollment status in the Covered Services section. If you still have questions, feel free to contact us.

Once you’re enrolled in the program, you’ll receive a welcome letter and follow-up letters that explain the significance of the mouth-body connection and how the program can improve your quality of life.

Your dental health and your medical condition

To find out how enhanced dental benefits can help you improve your total health, click the condition(s) that applies to you:

Covered Medical Conditions

Diabetes

High blood sugar can increase the risk of periodontal (gum) disease, which can further increase blood sugar.

Coronary Artery Disease

When oral bacteria enter the bloodstream, they attach to plaque in the arteries, reducing the capacity for blood to flow, which may lead to infections and even heart attacks.

Stroke

A stroke can occur when plaque breaks off from the wall of a blood vessel and travels to the brain, cutting off its blood supply.

Oral Cancer

Treatment for oral cancer can reduce saliva, leading to dry mouth and making tooth decay more likely.

Head and Neck Cancers

Radiation therapy is usually part of the standard treatment for head and neck cancers and can cause dental health problems that include mouth sores, tooth decay and infections to the gums.

Sjögren’s Syndrome

This immune system disorder reduces saliva, causing dry mouth and making tooth decay more likely.

Pregnancy

Hormonal changes during pregnancy can increase your risk of oral health issues, which may result in lower birthweight babies.

Take advantage of enhanced dental benefits

Oral Health for Total Health can make a big difference in your health and quality of life. To achieve improved total health and take advantage of your enhanced dental benefits, schedule an appointment with your dentist soon. To find a dentist in your plan’s network, visit our provider directory.