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Sep. 28, 2023
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Dental insurance continues to be essential in the conversation of overall wellness as highlighted in the recently released 2023 State of America’s Oral Health and Wellness Report, a nationwide analysis of consumer opinions and behaviors relating to oral health. An overwhelming majority, Delta Dental-commissioned research which included more than 2,000 U.S. adults and parents of children 12 and under finds that nearly 87% of U.S. adults agree that dental insurance gives them peace.
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Aug. 1, 2023
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Help your employees understand their coverage by teaching them about their dental benefits to avoid surprise bills.
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Jun. 12, 2023
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In today’s competitive job market, employees are looking for a wide range of benefits – many of which can be the deciding factor when choosing an employer.
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Jun. 1, 2023
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Three ways to show you care about remote employees’ health. Even when they work outside the office, you can help employees maintain good oral health.
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Apr. 18, 2023
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Because dental benefits have the potential to improve both oral and overall health, it's important that employees make the most of their coverage. By taking some simple steps, you can help encourage your group's employees to leverage their dental benefits as effectively as possible. Education – Ensure that employees are aware of the value their... More »
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Dec. 8, 2022
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Is your practice still working with paper documents and traditional desktop-based solutions? Think about transitioning paper to digital and creating a cloud-based practice, which can ensure security, while saving your office time and costs.
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Oct. 14, 2022
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By addressing the oral health and well-being of employees, an organization can enhance the working environment, make employees feel valued, and reduce indirect costs stemming from poor health — like missing workdays and reduced work capacity due to oral pain.
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Aug. 11, 2022
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Dental insurance continues to support optimal health as highlighted in the recently released 2022 State of America’s Oral Health and Wellness Report, a nationwide analysis of consumer opinions and behaviors relating to oral health.
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Jul. 6, 2022
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Delta Dental of Illinois launched a new suite of dental benefit plans for Illinois individuals and families who don’t receive dental benefit coverage from an employer. The new plans — Premium, Progressive, Elevated and Base — incorporate features and options individuals and their families are seeking and aim to provide the most comprehensive and flexible coverage for Illinois consumers.
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Jun. 29, 2022
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Good oral health is key to better overall health — and a majority of adults and caregivers in the United States agree. About 3 in 5 (59%) adults made a preventive visit to their dentist in 2021 to reduce their chances of experiencing dental issues. Others visited the dentist to take full advantage of their dental benefits, which typically cover preventive care, like checkups and cleanings, with little to no out-of-pocket cost.
Summer is here, which means we’re halfway through the year so it’s
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Jan. 14, 2022
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Your annual maximum applies only to the portion your dental plan pays on your behalf. Any deductibles or co-pays that you pay do not count towards your annual maximum. Some important basic services, such as diagnostic and preventive procedures, might not count toward your annual maximum; however, this will depend on your specific dental plan.
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Oct. 5, 2021
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A dental benefits deductible is the dollar amount you must pay for covered dental services before your dental plan starts to pay.
Your deductible amount resets once every 12 months. Many dental plan providers follow the calendar year (e.g.; January through December). Check with your dental plan provider to confirm the exact dates.
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Jul. 23, 2021
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There are several different types of dental insurance plans – each will work differently in terms of out-of-pocket costs, benefits, deductibles, and so on.
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May 21, 2021
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Full coverage dental benefits plans are those that help cover the costs of a wide range of dental treatments and procedures including preventive care, basic care and major restorative care.
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Nov. 19, 2020
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If you are covered under two different dental plans, then you have dual dental coverage. Dual dental coverage typically occurs when you have two jobs that each provide dental benefits, or you are covered by your spouse’s dental plan in addition to your own.
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Sep. 8, 2020
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When planning for any dental treatment, it’s important to know the costs involved – understanding what is covered by your dental carrier and what you may owe your dentist. Delta Dental of Illinois offers a complimentary pre-treatment estimate for its members so they have an idea of how much a specific dental procedure will cost ahead of time. This helps both you and your dentist make the right decision for you regarding your treatment options.