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Oct. 5, 2021
Dental benefit information
A dental benefits deductible is the dollar amount you must pay for covered dental services before your dental plan starts to pay.
Your deductible amount resets once every 12 months. Many dental plan providers follow the calendar year (e.g.; January through December). Check with your dental plan provider to confirm the exact dates.
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Mar. 6, 2018
Dental benefit information
Copayment and coinsurance1 are both ways you help share the costs of dental care with Delta Dental of Illinois. Most of the time, Delta Dental of Illinois members have a copay or coinsurance, but not both. Here's what you need to know: Copayment, also known as a copay, is a set dollar amount you are... More »
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Jan. 10, 2018
Dental benefit information
Now that we've flipped the calendar to the new year, planning is underway for many. As you're organizing your finances and other paperwork, it's also a great time to check on the status of your dental benefits. First, check to see if your dental benefits renew at the calendar year or the contract year,... More »
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Feb. 16, 2017
Dental benefit information
Annual maximums and deductibles are common in many health plans, including dental plans. An annual maximum is the maximum dollar amount a dental benefit plan will pay toward the cost of dental care within a specific period, usually a calendar year. If your plan's annual maximum is $1,000, your carrier will pay its portion of... More »