{"id":155,"date":"2019-10-16T20:46:00","date_gmt":"2019-10-16T20:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.woodspringsfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=155"},"modified":"2019-11-15T20:46:30","modified_gmt":"2019-11-15T20:46:30","slug":"dont-waste-your-2019-dental-insurance-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.woodspringsfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/dont-waste-your-2019-dental-insurance-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Waste Your 2019 Dental Insurance Benefits!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.woodspringsfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/AdobeStock_94425459__1561152104_69527-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"dental insurance form\" class=\"wp-image-156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.woodspringsfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/AdobeStock_94425459__1561152104_69527-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.woodspringsfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/AdobeStock_94425459__1561152104_69527-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.woodspringsfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/AdobeStock_94425459__1561152104_69527.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The moment the clock strikes midnight on December 31<sup>st<\/sup>,\nmore than 100 <em>billion<\/em> dollars in dental insurance benefits will be\ninstantly lost. Every year, millions of people end up losing benefits that they\u2019ve\nalready paid for, simply because they don\u2019t know the ins and outs of their coverage.\nTo make sure you don\u2019t contribute to this total, let\u2019s take a closer look at\nhow to take advantage of your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.woodspringsfamilydentistry.com\/dental-insurance.html\">insurance<\/a>\nand save you money. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet Your Annual Maximum <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your annual maximum is the dollar amount that your insurance\ncompany will pay for your care in the calendar year. Depending on your plan,\nthis amount ranges from around $1,000 to $1,500. Only about 3% of people with\ndental insurance actually ever meet their yearly maximum. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The worst thing about that fact is that any leftover money in\nyour maximum does NOT roll over into the next year. It just goes back to the\ninsurance company. Most people don\u2019t know this, because the insurance company doesn\u2019t\ntell you. They <em>want<\/em> you to leave money on the table. Instead of losing\nbenefits you\u2019ve already paid for, here are some ways to maximize your insurance\nbenefits before 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get That Second Checkup and Cleaning <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the American Dental Association, you should get\na dental checkup and cleaning twice a year. This keeps your smile healthy and\nallows your dentist to treat minor issues while they\u2019re still small. Most\nAmericans, however, only attend one checkup, if they go at all. This is detrimental\nnot only to your oral health, but your wallet as well. Your plan very likely\ncovers preventive services like 100%. So, if you\u2019ve only been to see your\ndentist once this year, schedule another appointment before 2020 gets here. You\ncould very easily wind up paying nothing out-of-pocket for it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Any Needed Dental Work Done <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maybe your dentist has told you that need a secondary\nprocedure done, like a filling or a crown, that you\u2019ve been putting off. Now is\nactually the perfect time to get that taken care of, especially if you\u2019ve\nalready met your deductible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your deductible is the amount of money you have to pay\nout-of-pocket before the insurance company takes over and starts paying for\nyour care. Dental insurance typically has a fairly small deductible that\u2019s easy\nto meet after one appointment. Once you\u2019ve met your deductible, you can get any\nneeded dental work done at a fraction of the price you would pay if you waited\nuntil 2020. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t waste your dental benefits by not going to see your\ndentist before the end of 2019. Go ahead and schedule that appointment and save\nmoney! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Sarah Yarnell has seven years and counting of experience\nin dentistry, ever since she earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from\nthe University of Tennessee. She enjoys helping patients feel calm in the\ndental chair so they can receive the care they need. Her practice in Jonesboro,\nAR is more than happy to file your insurance claims on your behalf to help you\nnavigate your insurance plans. To learn more, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.woodspringsfamilydentistry.com\/contact-us.html\">click here to\ncontact Dr. Yarnell\u2019s office<\/a>, or just call (870) 932-8488.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The moment the clock strikes midnight on December 31st, more than 100 billion dollars in dental insurance benefits will be instantly lost. Every year, millions of people end up losing benefits that they\u2019ve already paid for, simply because they don\u2019t know the ins and outs of their coverage. 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