Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Options For Workplace Dental Plans

By Valerie Duncan


One of the things that most people find appealing about a new job is the benefit of being able to afford being ill. Workplace insurance plans, paid for by the employees, make this a viable option. One area that is examined very closely, particularly when children are part of the equation, is what options are available for dental plans.

Many workplace insurance packages provide dental options available as an addition to the main health insurance choice. Many adults will choose the basic option with the lowest cost to cover themselves, but then are able to add additional insurance to cover their spouses and/or children. There are usually a variety of options to meet diverse needs, including coverage of routine dental visits and orthodontic care. Deciding on which plan best fits each employee's needs often requires comparing the costs of the dental plan to the costs of dental care without insurance.

A child who is active in athletics may have different dental coverage needs than a more sedentary child. A dental plan that includes braces and other specialities may also be needed when there are children who will be covered under the plan. A child may need special treatment for their gums and teeth since brushing and flossing are difficult things to get kids to do.

Couples in particular should look at all of the options, as there may be limitations regarding whom or what is covered. An example is the situation of domestic partnership, but other areas to question would be the potential patient's relationship to the employee and whether pre-existing conditions are covered. Although most dental plans maintain some flexibility in working with their insured, it is always wise to be aware of any limits.

Although dental insurance will not alleviate the need to make appointments, at least the option of dental insurance to cover some of all of the costs of dental care is available to employees, allowing for one less concern when dealing with emergencies or an ongoing regimen of care. Most find the insurance to be worth the cost, particularly when considering the alternative of not being able to afford children's dental or orthodontic care.




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