{"id":5,"date":"2019-11-14T14:22:52","date_gmt":"2019-11-14T14:22:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cocodentalcenter.com\/blog\/?p=5"},"modified":"2025-03-20T17:07:58","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T17:07:58","slug":"insurance-and-the-importance-of-using-your-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cocodentalcenter.com\/blog\/2019\/11\/14\/insurance-and-the-importance-of-using-your-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s Time to Use Your Dental Insurance Benefits Before They Expire January 1!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Do you know what a billion dollars looks like? Probably\nnot, but you know it\u2019s a lot of money. Would you believe that more than $150\nbillion in unused benefits is wasted each year? Now that\u2019s a lot more money,\nand you\u2019d be surprised to learn that you\u2019re probably contributing to that total\namount when choosing to avoid the dentist\u2019s office. If you want to keep more of\nyour money in your wallet and prevent the insurance<\/a>\ncompany from receiving even more at the end of the year, read on to learn what\nyou can do to maximize your dental benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Your Benefits Will Not Rollover<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before we get to what you can do to save more money, you\nmust first clearly understand that your dental benefits will not roll over with\neach new year. Unfortunately, whatever you\u2019ve accumulated throughout 2019 will\nbe gone the moment January 1 arrives. That means, anything that is unused will\nbe returned to the dental insurance company, and you\u2019ll start over at $0.\nSounds unfair, right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep from allowing your insurance you take even more than\nyour monthly premium, here\u2019s what you can do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make Time to See Your Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t underestimate the power of preventive care. It\u2019s\nlikely that your dental insurance plan offers two yearly visits. Not all policies\nand coverage are the same, so make sure to review your plan to find out how\nmuch your insurer will pay for your regular dental checkups and cleanings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you discover that your dentist is an in-network provider\nfor your dental insurance, you\u2019ll save more money since most cover preventive\nservices at 100%. This works to your advantage because you can receive high-quality\ndental care immediately, prevent future dental problems from developing down\nthe road, and save your money to buy more holiday presents instead of paying\nfor a dental cleaning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pay Attention to Your Deductible<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once you meet your deductible, you\u2019ll want to take advantage\nof any treatment or procedure your dentist may recommend. The reason is that\nyour insurance company will be responsible for paying more of the bill than\nyou. Once the new year arrives, you\u2019ll be stuck with the entire amount since\nyou\u2019ll be starting over with your deductible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be Mindful of Your Annual Maximum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In most cases, you can expect your annual maximum to be\naround $1,000. This is the allotted amount your insurance company agrees to pay\nin a calendar year. When determining how much a specific treatment or procedure\nwill cost, talk to your dental team about how you can best maximize this\nbenefit so that you meet it before the end of the year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dental insurance is a great investment but only if you use\nit! Don\u2019t give more money to the insurance company than it is necessary. Take the\ntime to review your plan and make the most of your benefits. You\u2019re already\npaying for them, so use them while there\u2019s still time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author
<\/strong>Dr. Sujal Patel and his team at Coco Dental of North Dallas want you to feel confident about your dental care. That includes everything from your decision to choose us as your dental provider to the services you receive while in the dentist\u2019s chair. Of course, having a team that can help you navigate and offer insightful suggestions on how to use your dental insurance can be beneficial, especially when nearing the end of the year. If you want to save more money and get the personalized care you need, contact us<\/a> at (972) 629-9339 <\/strong>and let us help you maximize your dental insurance benefits.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Do you know what a billion dollars looks like? Probably not, but you know it\u2019s a lot of money. Would you believe that more than $150 billion in unused benefits is wasted each year? Now that\u2019s a lot more money, and you\u2019d be surprised to learn that you\u2019re probably contributing to that total amount when […]<\/p>\n","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-5","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nInsurance | Dental Benefits | Coco Dental of North Dallas<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Quit putting off that important dental procedure. 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