Cigna Dental’s Oral Health Integration Program®(OHIP) aims to combat dental issues such as periodontal disease and caries by reimbursing patient out-of-pocket costs for preventive and therapeutic dental services. The program is for people with certain medical conditions with a higher risk of oral health issues.
Medical conditions in OHIP include: Heart Disease, Stroke, Diabetes, Maternity, Chronic Kidney Disease, Organ Transplant, Head & Neck Cancer Radiation, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sjogren’s Syndrome, Lupus, Parkinson’s Disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Huntington’s Disease, and Opioid Misuse and Addiction.
As a dental professional, you understand the relationship between oral health and overall health; but what about your patients? Are they aware of the advantages of OHIP?
To assist with conversations surrounding this program, we’ve comprised a short list of patient advantages below. Be sure to reference these talking points when speaking with your patients:
- OHIP is a free program for Cigna Dental customers
- 14 medical conditions are eligible
- Easy online (MyCigna.com) or paper enrollment
- Enhanced benefits such as additional cleanings, exams, fluoride applications, sealants, periodontal services and more*
- Reimbursement for out-of-pocket costs associated with enhanced benefits
- Access to behavioral health articles
- Medical and dental cost savings
- Improved oral and overall health
Help your patients realize the advantages of Cigna Dental’s Oral Health Integration Program® – it may provide increased treatment plan acceptance and healthier patients for you!
*To view a chart of enhanced benefits available for each medical condition, or for more information about the Cigna Dental Oral Health Integration Program®, visit the Cigna for Health Care Professionals portal (CignaforHCP.com).
* The Cigna Dental Oral Health Integration Program® may not be available under all dental plans. Reimbursement under this program is subject to plan terms and conditions, including applicable annual benefit maximums and other exclusions and limitations.