{"id":150,"date":"2019-10-13T13:42:00","date_gmt":"2019-10-13T13:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/?p=150"},"modified":"2019-11-13T13:42:46","modified_gmt":"2019-11-13T13:42:46","slug":"a-complete-guide-to-maximizing-dental-insurance-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/2019\/10\/13\/a-complete-guide-to-maximizing-dental-insurance-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"A Complete Guide To Maximizing Dental Insurance Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Many patients don’t bother learning the ins-and-outs of their dental insurance plan<\/a> because it seems like a hassle. They’ll just visit their dentist in Melbourne in case of emergencies to avoid filing claims or finding out what is and isn’t covered. While this seems easy now, it’ll cause them to lose hundreds of dollars on January 1st<\/sup>, when their plan renews, and their benefits don’t roll over. Read on to learn what you can do to maximize on your investment in insurance. <\/p>

Reach Your Yearly Maximum<\/h2>

Many dental insurance holders aren’t aware that when their\nplan restarts on January 1st<\/sup>, their unused benefits won’t roll over.\nInstead, they’ll vanish, leaving hundreds of dollars that could have been used\non important dental treatments, in the insurance company’s pocket. This includes\nthe yearly maximum, which is a capped amount that your providers will pay for your\ndental treatments every year. The average maximum is 1,250 dollars. It’s best\nto get as close as you can or exceed this amount so you can get the most out of\nyour plan. <\/p>

Get All the Treatments You Need Once Your Deductible Has Been Met<\/h2>

Most HMOs require an annual deductible to be met before they’ll\nbegin chipping in for your dental treatments. This is a typically small fee of\nabout 50 dollars that needs to be paid to your dentist out of your own pocket.\nTo find out how much your yearly deductible is, it’s best to contact your\ninsurance provider directly to ask. When your plan rolls over on January 1st<\/sup>,\nyou’ll have to pay this fee again, so it’s best to take advantage of your\ncoverage while you don’t have out-of-pocket costs. <\/p>

Use Your Investment, Especially If You’re Paying Premiums<\/h2>

If you’re paying premiums, you’re probably having a portion\nof your paycheck automatically going towards your dental insurance every month.\nThis is an investment in your health and wellbeing, and while it can seem like\na hassle to use it regularly, to get the most out of it, that’s what you have\nto do. Even if you don’t need specific treatments, it’s best to visit your\ndentist every six months to prevent oral health problems from developing.<\/p>

Avoid Potential Fee Increases<\/h2>

Every insurance policy can change when it renews. These adjustments\noften include fee increases that cause higher copayments and deductibles. That’s\nwhy it’s best to visit your dentist while your rates are still low. It’s best\nnot to take a gamble on them decreasing, because chances are, they’ll be raised.\n <\/p>

Get the Small Problems Treated, Don’t Wait Until They’re Severe<\/h2>

Dental insurance rewards patients who are proactive and\ndiligent about keeping up with their oral health. This is shown through their\n100-80-50 model. Basically, what this means is that they cover 100 percent of\npreventive care, including two free checkups and cleanings each year, 80\npercent of basic treatments such as fillings, and only 50 percent of major\nservices like root canal therapy. That means that the best way to save yourself\nfrom out-of-pocket costs is to visit your dentist routinely to take care of the\nsmall problems, because your insurance will cover the majority of those\ntreatments. <\/p>

Although dental insurance can seem like a hassle to navigate,\nit’s an investment in your oral and overall wellbeing, and you’ll want to make\nthe most out of it while it’s there. With a helpful dentist in Melbourne by\nyour side, you’ll be able to maximize your benefits and keep your mouth as\nhealthy as ever without having to touch your wallet. <\/p>

About the Author<\/strong><\/p>

Dr. Beverly Rose is passionate about restoring and\nmaintaining the health and happiness of her patients by providing them with\nhigh-quality comprehensive dental care. She believes that nobody’s budget\nshould have to stand in the way of their confidence and oral health, which is\nwhy she offers additional financing options with CareCredit. With decades of\nexperience and advanced studies under her belt, her patients always feel\ncomfortable and well cared-for in her hands. For questions or to schedule a\nroutine checkup and cleaning, visit Exceptional Dentistry’s website<\/a> or call 321-259-4666.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Many patients don\u2019t bother learning the ins-and-outs of their dental insurance plan because it seems like a hassle. They\u2019ll just visit their dentist in Melbourne in case of emergencies to avoid filing claims or finding out what is and isn\u2019t covered. While this seems easy now, it\u2019ll cause them to lose hundreds of dollars on January 1st, when their plan renews, and their benefits don\u2019t roll over. Read on to learn what you can do to maximize on your investment in insurance. (Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-150","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/150","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=150"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/150\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":152,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/150\/revisions\/152"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=150"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=150"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=150"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}