Spirit Dental Plans
Access dentists through the extensive Ameritas network of dentists saving 25-50% less than regular rates.
Day one coverage, No waiting period, Implants are covered on many plans, Lifetime deductible
Proper dental care can be an important component of our well being. As with all insurance-related decisions, there are multiple facets that should go into your decision when purchasing coverage for yourself, family, business, or your employees. And, there many types of plans to consider such as a PPO (Preferred Provider Organizations), HMO (Health Maintenance Organization), dental indemnity insurance plans, and discount dental plans.
Why it’s important
Dental coverage of some kind can help you ensure the health of your teeth and gums. Unfortunately, if you are bearing the full brunt of the cost of dental care you may find it difficult to pay your dentist bills. Without dental insurance coverage, you may be tempted to skip regular cleanings and checkups, a decision that could lead to serious dental health problems.
Types of Dental Insurance Coverage
Similar to medical insurance plans, dental insurance policies are often categorized as either indemnity or managed-care plans. The major differences are concentrated around out-of-pocket costs, choice of dental care providers, and how bills are paid.
Typically, indemnity coverage offers a broader selection of dental care providers than managed-care policies. With an indemnity policy, the carrier pays for covered services only after it receives a bill, which means that you may have to pay up front and then obtain reimbursement from your insurance carrier. Usually, managed-care policies maintain their own dental provider networks. Dentists participating in a network agree to perform services for patients at pre-negotiated rates and usually will submit the claim to the dental insurance company for you.
Basic Dental Insurance Coverage - What is Included?
Understanding what is covered by your dental insurance can be challenging. Coverage differs from policy to policy and from provider to provider. Read the fine print of your policy or agreement to find out what your dental insurance covers. In general, basic dental insurance coverage includes three categories:
This is a brief overview of the coverage that can be included in a Dental Insurance policy. You should read a policy thoroughly before purchasing any insurance policy.
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Access dentists through the extensive Ameritas network of dentists saving 25-50% less than regular rates.
Day one coverage, No waiting period, Implants are covered on many plans, Lifetime deductible
The Ameritas dental network is one of the the nations largest and network dentists charge 25-50% less than their regular rates providing out of pocket savings to policyholders.
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