Insurance

At Arbutus Station Dental, we understand that navigating dental insurance can be a complex and sometimes confusing process. That’s why we strive to make it as easy as possible for our patients. We are committed to providing high-quality dental care while maximizing your insurance benefits and offering the convenience of direct billing to your insurer.

Our Insurance Process

1. Verification of Insurance: Before your first appointment, our experienced team will verify your dental insurance coverage to ensure that you fully understand your benefits. This step helps us provide you with accurate cost estimates and minimizes any surprises.
2. Coverage Explanation: Our friendly staff will explain your dental insurance plan, including the services covered, deductibles, copayments, and annual maximums. We’ll work with you to develop a treatment plan that aligns with your insurance coverage and financial preferences.
3. Direct Billing: We offer the convenience of direct billing to most major dental insurance providers. This means that you won’t have to worry about filing claims or waiting for reimbursements. We take care of the paperwork, making your visit as hassle-free as possible.

Benefits of Direct Billing

• No Upfront Payments: With direct billing, you only pay your portion of the bill at the time of service, if applicable. This can significantly reduce your out-of-pocket expenses.
• Effortless Claims Processing: We handle all the paperwork, ensuring that your claims are submitted accurately and promptly to your insurance company.
• Transparent Billing: You’ll receive clear and easy-to-understand statements detailing the services provided, insurance coverage, and any remaining balance.

Coverage for University and College Students

We offer a 20% discount on most dental services, and we will directly bill your insurance plan.

To qualify for this discount, students must have an insurance plan administered through Studentcare (which covers most local universities, including the University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, Langara College, and Capilano University) or Gallivan (which covers many local colleges, including BCIT: British Columbia Institute of Technology, Douglas College, and Kwantlen Polytechnic University).

With many services covered up to 80% through your student dental insurance, in most cases, you won’t have to pay anything out of pocket!

Learn more by visiting the resources below:

• Understanding StudentCare Coverage
• StudentCare Dental Coverage