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  • Three Ways to Show You Care About Remote Employees' Health
    Jun. 1, 2023

    Three Ways to Show You Care About Remote Employees' Health

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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.

  • Helping Employees Get the Most Value out of their Dental Benefits
    Apr. 18, 2023

    Helping Employees Get the Most Value out of their Dental Benefits

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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 »

  • Top Benefits of Moving your Dental Office to the Cloud
    Dec. 8, 2022

    Top Benefits of Moving your Dental Office to the Cloud

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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.

  • How employee oral health impacts your business
    Oct. 14, 2022

    How employee oral health impacts your business

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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.

  • 89% of U.S. adults agree having dental insurance provides peace of mind according to Delta Dental study
    Aug. 11, 2022

    89% of U.S. adults agree having dental insurance provides peace of mind according to Delta Dental study

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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.

  • Delta Dental of Illinois announces smart new plans for individuals and families
    Jul. 6, 2022

    Delta Dental of Illinois announces smart new plans for individuals and families

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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.

  • Mid-Year Check-In: Maximizing Dental Benefits
    Jun. 29, 2022

    Mid-Year Check-In: Maximizing Dental Benefits

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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

  • What is a dental insurance annual maximum?
    Jan. 14, 2022

    What is a dental insurance annual maximum?

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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.

  • Dental benefits deductibles – explained
    Oct. 5, 2021

    Dental benefits deductibles – explained

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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.

  • Illinoisans say dental coverage helps them stay healthy, provides peace of mind
    Aug. 2, 2021

    Illinoisans say dental coverage helps them stay healthy, provides peace of mind

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    New research from Delta Dental Plans Association shows that Americans value the cost-savings, peace of mind, and overall health benefits of dental insurance. A vast majority of Americans with dental insurance reported* that having coverage helps them to maintain good oral health (96%), saves money in the long run (91%), is well worth the cost (91%), and provides relief from having to worry about dental emergencies (95%). They also recognize other overall health benefits, such as peace of mind.

  • What are the different types of dental insurance plans?
    Jul. 23, 2021

    What are the different types of dental insurance plans?

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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.

  • What are full coverage dental benefits?
    May 21, 2021

    What are full coverage dental benefits?

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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.

  • Dual dental coverage: can I have two dental plans?
    Nov. 19, 2020

    Dual dental coverage: can I have two dental plans?

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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.

  • Delta Dental of Illinois announces smart new plans for small businesses
    Nov. 9, 2020

    Delta Dental of Illinois announces smart new plans for small businesses

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    The new plans — Base, Ascent and Pinnacle — include features and options not commonly available to smaller businesses. With the launch of these plans, Delta Dental of Illinois is eliminating waiting periods for all small groups. New features for the small group dental plans include more options for annual maximums, occlusal (night) guard coverage, adult orthodontics and additional ortho lifetime maximums.

  • Choosing a dental plan to protect your health next year
    Oct. 5, 2020

    Choosing a dental plan to protect your health next year

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    Given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, your priorities and those of your family may have changed. Wellness benefits may be even more important than ever before. It’s time to begin looking forward to a healthy 2021. Many Illinoisans are choosing benefits for next year. Did you know that dental coverage can play a key role in maintaining good oral health and overall well-being? In a recent Delta Dental poll, Americans gave two top reasons for having dental coverage.

  • Understanding pre-treatment estimates
    Sep. 8, 2020

    Understanding pre-treatment estimates

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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.