BUMP UP Program (MassHealth)
Are you a MassHealth member in need of dental care?
As of July 1, 2010, most adult dental benefits have been cut from MassHealth. Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine is now extending special pricing to all MassHealth members.
Through the Boston University MassHealth Patient Upgrade Program (BUMP UP), MassHealth members will be able to receive high-quality care at the lowest out-of-pocket costs currently available in the area.
Eligibility
In order for a patient to be eligible for BUMP UP, the following criteria must be met:
- MassHealth-eligible on date of service; patient must present a valid MassHealth identification card on the date of service and be enrolled in one of the following MassHealth programs:
- Standard
- Essential
- Basic
- Family Program
- CommonHealth
- Family Assist
- Limited
- Patient must be 21 years of age or older
- BUMP UP fees must be paid on the date of service
Schedule of BUMP UP Fees* and Services
Pre-doctoral Treatment Center
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| 3rd cleaning (MH covers 1 cleaning every 6 months) | $25 |
| Amalgam restorations (all surfaces) | $30 |
| Composite restorations (all surfaces) | $30 |
| Scaling and root planing, per quadrant | $25 |
| Root canal therapy | $200 |
| Post and cores, prefab or cast | $30 |
| Crown, veneer, inlay, onlay, abutment, or pontic (limit 4 units per patient) | $299 |
| Interim complete denture, per arch | $200 |
| Transitional partial denture, per arch | $75 |
| Complete or partial denture, per arch | $250 |
| Reline immediate (interim complete) denture, per arch | $50 |
Post-doctoral Treatment Center (Referral Only)
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Root canal therapy | $350 |
| Scaling and root planing, per quadrant | $65 |
| Select periodontal surgeries, per quadrant | $155 |
*Please note: Fees are subject to change at the discretion of the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine.
For more information, call 617-638-7676.
