Dental Insurance
OCTOBER 25, 2013 BY EVANS DENTAL
It is hard to believe but 2013 is almost over. Now is the time to get any dental treatments done that you may have been holding off on. Your dental insurance plan sets a maximum on the amount of money they will pay each year. Although, maximums vary from one plan to another the average yearly maximum is $1,000. If you don’t use your benefits you will lose them. They cannot be carried over to the next year.
Contact your dental insurance company or our office to find out the amount of your remaining dental benefits. Even if you don’t need extensive dental treatments, you should use the benefit for an examination and prophylaxis (cleaning) to prevent them in the future. Routine visits can detect early problems like gum disease or oral cancer.
Another reason to use your dental benefits before December 31st is possible coverage changes. Some insurance companies make changes to the benefits they provide, which could include increased co-pays and changes in covered procedures.
Contact our office today to schedule an appointment.
FILED UNDER:
DENTAL INSURANCE,
TIPS
OCTOBER 3, 2013 BY EVANS DENTAL
The Big selling point for most dental insurance policies is that policyholders and their dependents will receive two free cleanings per year, but is that really the case? In short the answer is no, while many insurance companies reimburse for preventative and diagnostic services at 100%, the amount paid for these services is not subject to the plan deductible, but is deducted from the yearly maximum.
That’s right dental insurance policies have yearly maximums as well as deductibles that apply to most services. The typical dental policy allows for $1000-1500 yearly maximum, once that amount is paid there are no more payments made for the year; this includes any payment for dental hygiene services, or treatment to other providers such an endodontist or oral surgeons. In addition most policies have a $50-100 deductible that must be satisfied prior to reimbursement on the insurance company’s part. Once the deductible is satisfied the insurance company will pay a percentage of the cost for a service up to the yearly maximum, most companies reimburse at the rate of 80% for basic restorations such as fillings and simple extractions, and 50% for major services such as crowns, root canals and dentures. The percentages are usually paid based on the reasonable and customary amounts for the area, but may be paid on the employer’s fee schedule. These amounts are determined by your insurance company and vary depending on the insurance company and policy.
There are also exclusions and limitations that apply to dental policies, for instance many companies do not provide benefits for initial replacement of a tooth that was missing prior to coverage with their company.
The bottom line is dental insurance is helpful, but it does not cover everything, and as the old saying goes “the best things in life are free” unfortunately that does not include dental cleanings.
FILED UNDER:
DENTAL INSURANCE
Patient Status
We are currently accepting new patients.
Contact us to schedule an appointment today.
How to Contact Us
Dr. Gary Beaudreau
Dr. Pat Caughman
Dr. Melissa Jordan
Dr. Jeremy Edwards
Evans Dental Group
4250-2 Washington Road
Evans, Georgia 30809
Phone: 706-860-3200
Fax: 706-860-1396
Need directions to our office? Click Here
OCTOBER 25, 2013 BY EVANS DENTAL
It is hard to believe but 2013 is almost over. Now is the time to get any dental treatments done that you may have been holding off on. Your dental insurance plan sets a maximum on the amount of money they will pay each year. Although, maximums vary from one plan to another the average yearly maximum is $1,000. If you don’t use your benefits you will lose them. They cannot be carried over to the next year.
Contact your dental insurance company or our office to find out the amount of your remaining dental benefits. Even if you don’t need extensive dental treatments, you should use the benefit for an examination and prophylaxis (cleaning) to prevent them in the future. Routine visits can detect early problems like gum disease or oral cancer.
Another reason to use your dental benefits before December 31st is possible coverage changes. Some insurance companies make changes to the benefits they provide, which could include increased co-pays and changes in covered procedures.
Contact our office today to schedule an appointment.
FILED UNDER:
DENTAL INSURANCE,
TIPS
OCTOBER 3, 2013 BY EVANS DENTAL
The Big selling point for most dental insurance policies is that policyholders and their dependents will receive two free cleanings per year, but is that really the case? In short the answer is no, while many insurance companies reimburse for preventative and diagnostic services at 100%, the amount paid for these services is not subject to the plan deductible, but is deducted from the yearly maximum.
That’s right dental insurance policies have yearly maximums as well as deductibles that apply to most services. The typical dental policy allows for $1000-1500 yearly maximum, once that amount is paid there are no more payments made for the year; this includes any payment for dental hygiene services, or treatment to other providers such an endodontist or oral surgeons. In addition most policies have a $50-100 deductible that must be satisfied prior to reimbursement on the insurance company’s part. Once the deductible is satisfied the insurance company will pay a percentage of the cost for a service up to the yearly maximum, most companies reimburse at the rate of 80% for basic restorations such as fillings and simple extractions, and 50% for major services such as crowns, root canals and dentures. The percentages are usually paid based on the reasonable and customary amounts for the area, but may be paid on the employer’s fee schedule. These amounts are determined by your insurance company and vary depending on the insurance company and policy.
There are also exclusions and limitations that apply to dental policies, for instance many companies do not provide benefits for initial replacement of a tooth that was missing prior to coverage with their company.
The bottom line is dental insurance is helpful, but it does not cover everything, and as the old saying goes “the best things in life are free” unfortunately that does not include dental cleanings.
FILED UNDER:
DENTAL INSURANCE
Patient Status
We are currently accepting new patients.
Contact us to schedule an appointment today.
How to Contact Us
Dr. Gary Beaudreau
Dr. Pat Caughman
Dr. Melissa Jordan
Dr. Jeremy Edwards
Evans Dental Group
4250-2 Washington Road
Evans, Georgia 30809
Phone: 706-860-3200
Fax: 706-860-1396
Need directions to our office? Click Here
OCTOBER 25, 2013 BY EVANS DENTAL
It is hard to believe but 2013 is almost over. Now is the time to get any dental treatments done that you may have been holding off on. Your dental insurance plan sets a maximum on the amount of money they will pay each year. Although, maximums vary from one plan to another the average yearly maximum is $1,000. If you don’t use your benefits you will lose them. They cannot be carried over to the next year.
Contact your dental insurance company or our office to find out the amount of your remaining dental benefits. Even if you don’t need extensive dental treatments, you should use the benefit for an examination and prophylaxis (cleaning) to prevent them in the future. Routine visits can detect early problems like gum disease or oral cancer.
Another reason to use your dental benefits before December 31st is possible coverage changes. Some insurance companies make changes to the benefits they provide, which could include increased co-pays and changes in covered procedures.
Contact our office today to schedule an appointment.
FILED UNDER:
DENTAL INSURANCE,
TIPS
OCTOBER 3, 2013 BY EVANS DENTAL
The Big selling point for most dental insurance policies is that policyholders and their dependents will receive two free cleanings per year, but is that really the case? In short the answer is no, while many insurance companies reimburse for preventative and diagnostic services at 100%, the amount paid for these services is not subject to the plan deductible, but is deducted from the yearly maximum.
That’s right dental insurance policies have yearly maximums as well as deductibles that apply to most services. The typical dental policy allows for $1000-1500 yearly maximum, once that amount is paid there are no more payments made for the year; this includes any payment for dental hygiene services, or treatment to other providers such an endodontist or oral surgeons. In addition most policies have a $50-100 deductible that must be satisfied prior to reimbursement on the insurance company’s part. Once the deductible is satisfied the insurance company will pay a percentage of the cost for a service up to the yearly maximum, most companies reimburse at the rate of 80% for basic restorations such as fillings and simple extractions, and 50% for major services such as crowns, root canals and dentures. The percentages are usually paid based on the reasonable and customary amounts for the area, but may be paid on the employer’s fee schedule. These amounts are determined by your insurance company and vary depending on the insurance company and policy.
There are also exclusions and limitations that apply to dental policies, for instance many companies do not provide benefits for initial replacement of a tooth that was missing prior to coverage with their company.
The bottom line is dental insurance is helpful, but it does not cover everything, and as the old saying goes “the best things in life are free” unfortunately that does not include dental cleanings.
FILED UNDER:
DENTAL INSURANCE
Patient Status
We are currently accepting new patients.
Contact us to schedule an appointment today.
How to Contact Us
Dr. Gary Beaudreau
Dr. Pat Caughman
Dr. Melissa Jordan
Dr. Jeremy Edwards
Evans Dental Group
4250-2 Washington Road
Evans, Georgia 30809
Phone: 706-860-3200
Fax: 706-860-1396
Need directions to our office? Click Here
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706-860-3200
Fax: 706-860-1396
Address: 4250-2 Washington Road
Evans, Georgia 30809
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706-860-3200
Fax: 706-860-1396
Address: 4250-2 Washington Road
Evans, Georgia 30809
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