Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) are a benefit offered by many employers, and are funded with employees’ pre-tax dollars. FSAs help Americans pay for a variety of out-of-pocket health care [...]
Sometimes an employer will increase their plan benefits or you might even change employers and find yourself with orthodontic benefits that you did not have when you or your child first started [...]
The answer is yes in most cases but there are a few rules insurance companies follow when determining primary vs. secondary and you want to make sure your plan allows for standard coordination of [...]
Some dental plans require a waiting period before they will pay for braces. They might cover cleanings and general dentistry immediately, but sometimes will have you wait as long as 2 years [...]
Orthodontic benefits pay out over the course of treatment not in one lump sum payment. If your benefit is estimated at $3000, the Insurance Company generally pays you or the orthodontist an [...]
Orthodontic coverage typically involves a Lifetime Maximum Benefit (LTM) that pays out at 50% of the total case fee. There are a few plans that pay more or less than 50%. This means they will pay [...]
Just because you have Dental Insurance does not mean you have orthodontic coverage. Be sure to ask if your plan covers both. Also be sure to ask if the coverage is for adults and children or just [...]
At various times of the year many employers offer their annual open season where employees have the option of changing, adding, or even dropping medical and dental coverage. Understanding [...]