{"id":674,"date":"2020-09-15T21:51:08","date_gmt":"2020-09-15T21:51:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jbdentist.com\/blog\/?p=674"},"modified":"2020-11-11T21:53:36","modified_gmt":"2020-11-11T21:53:36","slug":"dentist-explains-why-you-should-use-your-insurance-before-the-end-of-the-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jbdentist.com\/blog\/2020\/09\/15\/dentist-explains-why-you-should-use-your-insurance-before-the-end-of-the-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Use Your Benefits Now to Get the Treatment You Need"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Dental insurance companies are eagerly awaiting the moment the clock strikes midnight on December 31, 2020. Why? Because billions of dollars in unused dental benefits will be returned into their hands. Each year, millions of people wait too long to use their coverage to get the treatment they need, but it doesn\u2019t have to be this way. A local dentist<\/a> explains why you should take advantage of your insurance now instead of waiting until 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

When It Comes to Benefits, They Don\u2019t Roll Over<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ever heard the term \u201cuse it or lose it?\u201d It can most certainly be applied to the discussion surrounding dental benefits, and here\u2019s why:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like most insurance companies (i.e. medical, dental, etc.), you agree to pay a monthly premium for access to a list of benefits available for you to use in a single calendar year. On January 1, whatever amount you didn\u2019t utilize goes back to the insurance company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your insurer already receives your monthly payment, so if you want to avoid giving them even more at the end of the year, make sure to do the following before December 31.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take Advantage of Preventive Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dental insurance is designed with preventive care in mind. By keeping your six-month appointments and maintaining good oral health, you will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n