{"id":295,"date":"2021-10-08T17:07:51","date_gmt":"2021-10-08T17:07:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.docayer.com\/blog\/?p=295"},"modified":"2021-10-08T17:07:52","modified_gmt":"2021-10-08T17:07:52","slug":"utilizing-your-2021-dental-insurance-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.docayer.com\/blog\/2021\/10\/utilizing-your-2021-dental-insurance-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Use It or Lose It: How to Maximize Your Dental Insurance Benefits in 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.docayer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Picture2-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Closeup of person throwing away money in the trash\" class=\"wp-image-296\" width=\"294\" height=\"196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.docayer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Picture2-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.docayer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Picture2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.docayer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Picture2-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.docayer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Picture2-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.docayer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Picture2-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 294px) 100vw, 294px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you currently insured through an individual plan or your employer? If so, then you have access to numerous perks that benefit your oral health, like 100% coverage of preventive care and 50%-80% of restorative treatments. Sadly, many patients are unaware that unused benefits don\u2019t \u201ccarry over\u201d into the following year. Essentially, unless you use them, you lose them. As a result, you could be leaving valuable money on the table year after year. Here\u2019s how to prevent that from happening!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1. Get Your Second Checkup &amp; Cleaning of 2021<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although dental plans can vary from patient to patient, they often have one thing in common: an emphasis on preventive care. As a result, each six-month dental checkup and cleaning is typically covered at 100%. With that being said, if you skip one of these visits, you don\u2019t get a \u201cbonus\u201d one the following year. So, if you haven\u2019t already, schedule your second preventive care visit today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#2. Don\u2019t Put Off Any Recommended Treatments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During your dental checkup, your dentist may find a dental problem, like tooth decay or gum disease. Depending on the treatment required, your dental insurance provider may cover between 50% and 80% of the total cost. In short, if you have available benefits, don\u2019t wait until 2022 and let those valuable dollars go to waste! Instead, use them to cover state-of-the-art services, like laser dentistry. This high-tech approach to oral care comes with a number of benefits, such as an extremely precise laser, minimally invasive treatment, no noise or need for anesthesia, reduced bleeding, and quicker healing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#3. Ask About the Balance in Your FSA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) through your employer? Although it\u2019s entirely different than dental insurance, FSAs are similar in that the unused funds usually do not carry over year after year. To prevent the money in your account from going to waste, now is the time to get in touch with your Director of Human Resources (or whoever handles your benefits). From there, you\u2019ll have a better idea of your available benefits heading into the last quarter of 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although it may seem like 2022 is still lightyears away, it\u2019s going to be here before you know it. So, don\u2019t wait until the last week of December to try and utilize your remaining benefits. Instead, methodically plan out your calendar now, and get in touch with your dentist ASAP!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.docayer.com\/meet-dr-ayer.html\">Dr. Dennis C. Ayer<\/a> has been serving patients in Leawood and beyond for more than three decades now. Although his extensive education, advanced training, and unmatched skill are certainly impressive, it\u2019s his genuine care for his patients that truly sets him apart from the rest. He is proud to make high-quality dentistry affordable with dental insurance, which is why our team welcomes Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, MetLife, and many more. We will even handle the paperwork on your behalf so that utilizing your available benefits and understanding the cost is straightforward. To learn more about your remaining coverage, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.docayer.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or give us a call at <strong>913-355-6764<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you currently insured through an individual plan or your employer? If so, then you have access to numerous perks that benefit your oral health, like 100% coverage of preventive care and 50%-80% of restorative treatments. 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