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Apr. 18, 2023
Dental benefit information
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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Oct. 24, 2019
Dental benefit information
Deductibles, copay and coinsurance are all ways you share the costs of dental care with your benefits company – but they all operate a little differently. A deductible is the total amount you pay before your dental benefits carrier helps with the costs. Let's say you have a $100 deductible and you need to get... More »
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Dec. 18, 2018
Dental benefit information
Whether you are looking to purchase a dental insurance plan on your own or you are a business owner looking for a dental plan for your employees, your benefits broker is responsible for understanding your unique needs and using that information to recommend the best coverage options you.1 While they're trained to gather and convey... More »
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Nov. 16, 2018
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With a larger network size, your employees have a greater selection of dentists to choose from. The result for your business and employees is lower costs and better convenience. Lower cost A large network results in better utilization of in-network dentists by your employees, which helps keep costs down. Visiting a network dentist helps... More »
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Oct. 19, 2018
Dental benefit information
Poor dental health may come at a large cost to your employees and your company. More than 90 million work hours are lost in the U.S. because of emergency or unplanned dental visits – and adults with poor oral health are more likely to miss work.1 In fact, nearly one-quarter (23 percent) of employed Illinoisans... More »
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Oct. 9, 2018
Dental benefit information
The Board of Directors of Delta Dental of Illinois today announced that John Maples, a former Delta Dental of Illinois Board member and veteran sales and marketing professional, has been named president and CEO. Maples will also be president and CEO of Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation and Delta Dental of Illinois' subsidiary companies. “John's... More »
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Aug. 23, 2018
Dental benefit information
If you're an employee benefits manager, you may find yourself performing a balancing act when it comes to compensation packages. Not only are you tasked with satisfying your employees' expectations, but you also have to meet the financial goals of your business. To accommodate these two priorities, you may consider curbing costs by switching to... More »
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Jul. 25, 2018
Dental benefit information
Full compensation packages that include dental coverage can help employers stand out from their competition. Not only do they make companies more attractive from the outside, but they also help them save time and money internally. Read on to learn why dental coverage is a key part of staying ahead of the pack. Attracting talented... More »
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Jun. 7, 2018
Dental benefit information
Offering a dental plan to employees or purchasing a dental plan on your own isn't just about oral health. Dental benefits have been shown to improve both oral health and overall well-being. Dental coverage emphasizes preventive care. Americans lose more than 164 million hours of work every year due to dental disease.1 But dental coverage... More »
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May 23, 2018
Dental benefit information
Whether you're looking to select dental coverage for a company or yourself, finding the right dental benefits carrier is essential to receiving quality dental care while also keeping costs manageable. For businesses, offering dental coverage can go a long way toward employee satisfaction. In fact, more than two-thirds of employees consider dental benefits to be... More »
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May 18, 2016
Dental benefit information
You're no doubt aware that dental coverage saves you money. Dental benefits prevent you from paying the full cost of many dental procedures, and often completely cover the cost of exams and other preventive services. But dental benefits have value beyond just dollars and cents. For example, your dentist screens for a number of diseases... More »
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Jan. 14, 2016
Dental benefit information
When you need dental care, choosing an in-network dentist is always a good idea. That's because network dentists have agreed to offer reduced fees and abide by our policies – and have met industry standards for care, safety and cleanliness. However, your specific dental benefits plan may offer access to one or more of our... More »
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Jan. 8, 2016
Dental benefit information
While the Affordable Care Act requires individuals to have health insurance, it doesn't require adults to have full dental coverage, nor does it require health plans to offer adult dental benefits. But if you don't have dental coverage, you should seriously consider it. Here's why. Compared to health insurance, dental coverage is relatively low cost.... More »
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Oct. 26, 2015
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If you have both medical and dental benefits, you may wonder why they work differently when it comes to payments and coverage. Although dental and medical benefits both help cover the costs of certain treatments, they actually serve different purposes. Why They're Different Medical care usually focuses on reactive treatments for disease and illness, treating... More »
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Oct. 22, 2015
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5 Reasons Why Dental Insurance Matters
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Aug. 18, 2015
Dental benefit information
If you have dental benefits, you may already visit your dentist regularly for cleanings and exams. Most dental plans cover these specific preventive services at 100 percent, meaning no out-of-pocket cost for you. But those basic services are just the beginning of how a dental plan can benefit you over the course of your lifetime.... More »