HMSA dental plans now include virtual dental visits at TeleDentistry.com at no added cost. Teledentistry is a benefit for all fully insured HMSA commercial plan members and individual plan members who have an HMSA dental plan. There are no copayments, coinsurances, or deductibles for this service. HMSA dental plans cover up to two teledentistry visits per year.
Emergency rooms are not typically equipped to handle dental emergencies. If you have a dental issue and cannot contact your dentist, you now have 24/7 access to a licensed dentist near you — whether you’re in Hawaii or on the Mainland. You can also contact a TeleDentistry.com dentist if you:
This valuable benefit can save you both time and money.
If necessary, your virtual dentist will write prescriptions or refer you to a participating HMSA dentist near you or your regular dentist for further care as needed.