Dental & Vision Services for International Students

Question

Does GeoBlue Health Insurance cover dental and vision services?

Answer

Dental Services

Note: There are a variety of services in Vermillion that can help you get needed dental care. GeoBlue Health Insurance covers emergency dental work necessary from an accident or injury but does not cover routine dental care and cleanings. Below are a few options and examples of prices for various services.

1. Delta Dental Oral Health Center
   1. Comprehensive oral evaluation: $49;
   2. Full mouth x-rays: $35; most affordable option for basic dental services
   3. They accept limited private insurance
   4. Credit cards to provide options for payment of services.
   5. Vermillion Campus     
      1. USD Campus, Health Sciences building, UHS 101
      2. 605-658-5959  
   6. Sioux Falls Campus
      1. call 605-367-8046
      2. USD Dental Clinic in Sioux Falls has additional services,
2. Houska Dental Clinic
   1. 1302 East Main, Vermillion SD
   2. 605-624-3031                    
   3. Exam: $62
   4. 1st time patient x-rays $72
   5. cleaning $99
3. Knutson Family Dental 
   1. 1714 E Cherry St, Vermillion, SD
   2.  605-624-6291                 
   3. Call the clinic for their services and fees.
4. Vermillion Dental Health
   1. 111 Court St, Vermillion, SD
   2. 605-624-8695                 
   3. Call the clinic for their services and fees.
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Vision Services

GeoBlue insurance does not cover routine vision appointments, but there are options available in Vermillion that include student discounts. You may also check out Walmart and online services like Zenni and Warby Parker.

1. Prairie Eye Clinic              
   1. 11 Shriner Street, Vermillion, SD
   2. 605-624-2020
   3.  $159.20 for regular exam
   4. Students receive 25% off their regular exam   ​​​​​​​
2. Vermillion Vision Clinic
   1. 120 W. Main, Vermillion, SD
   2. 605-624-4291 
   3. $149 for an exam