Cigna Dental Insurance at Next Level Pediatric Dentistry
Does Next Level Pediatric Dentistry Accept Cigna?
Yes. Next Level Pediatric Dentistry accepts Cigna dental insurance, including a wide range of Cigna dental plans available through employers, the Health Insurance Marketplace, and direct Cigna health insurance policies. Dr. Josephine Korlei Mensah and our team work with families every day to navigate their dental insurance so they can focus on their child's health, not the paperwork.
We recommend calling our office before your first appointment so we can verify your specific Cigna plan details and let you know exactly what to expect in terms of coverage and any out-of-pocket costs.
Cigna Dental Insurance and Pediatric Coverage
Under the Affordable Care Act, pediatric dental care is classified as an essential health benefit. This means that many Cigna health insurance plans include pediatric dental coverage as part of the medical plan itself, separate from a standalone Cigna dental plan.
If your child is covered under a Cigna health insurance plan, it is worth confirming with our office whether that coverage includes dental benefits and how they coordinate with any additional Cigna dental insurance your family may carry. Our team is experienced in working with both types of coverage to maximize your child's benefits.
How to Use Your Cigna Dental Insurance at Our Office
Using your Cigna dental insurance at Next Level Pediatric Dentistry is straightforward. Here is what to expect:
Step 1: Call to verify your benefits
Before your child's first appointment, contact our office with your Cigna insurance information. Our team will verify your specific dental plans, confirm that we are in-network, and explain any expected costs.
Step 2: Bring your insurance card
On the day of your visit, bring your Cigna dental insurance card and a valid photo ID. If your child is covered under a Cigna health insurance plan with dental benefits, bring that card as well.
Step 3: We handle the billing
Next Level Pediatric Dentistry submits claims directly to Cigna on your behalf. You are only responsible for any applicable copays, deductibles, or amounts above your plan's annual maximum.
Step 4: Understand your explanation of benefits
After your child's visit, Cigna will send an explanation of benefits (EOB) outlining what was covered and any remaining balance. Our team is happy to help you read through it if anything is unclear.
Why Families Choose Next Level Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Josephine Korlei Mensah is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist with over a decade of experience caring for children in the Hudson Valley. She completed her specialty training at St. Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx, where she served as chief resident and also treated patients with special healthcare needs at the Rose F. Kennedy Center.
At Next Level Pediatric Dentistry, we believe that every child deserves high-quality dental care, and we work hard to make sure that cost and insurance complexity never get in the way. Our team takes the time to explain your Cigna dental plans clearly, submit your claims accurately, and help you get the most from your dental insurance benefits.
We serve families throughout Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow, White Plains, Yonkers, Ossining, Elmsford, Irvington, Dobbs Ferry, Hastings-On-Hudson, Briarcliff, Nyack, and surrounding Westchester communities. Learn more about our practice and Dr. Mensah.
The staff, the doctor, and everyone made my daughter feel so comfortable and at ease. My daughter loved 🥰 her dental visit, and she is excited and looking forward to her upcoming appointments. Thank you ALL! ❤️
Hastings-on-Hudson, NY
Great team, and I love that the dental experience was so personalized for my son. Everyone from the staff, from the person at the front desk to the doctor, makes you feel welcome. My son had a wonderful experience.
Ossining, NY
