{"id":743,"date":"2024-10-18T12:49:04","date_gmt":"2024-10-18T12:49:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentistelreno.com\/blog\/?p=743"},"modified":"2024-10-18T12:49:05","modified_gmt":"2024-10-18T12:49:05","slug":"3-simple-ways-to-maximize-your-2024-dental-insurance-before-it-runs-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentistelreno.com\/blog\/3-simple-ways-to-maximize-your-2024-dental-insurance-before-it-runs-out\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Simple Ways to Maximize Your 2024 Dental Insurance (Before It Runs Out!)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Maybe the GDP of a country or the number of grains of sand on a beach. But it\u2019s actually the amount of money that Americans leave on the table in dental insurance<\/a> benefits alone<\/em>. It\u2019s staggering, and if you currently have coverage, you want to make sure to not contribute to this alarming statistic. But how? And how are people losing out on the benefits they\u2019ve paid for? You\u2019ll find the answers to these questions and more in today\u2019s blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

100 Billion Dollars?!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To put this number in context, roughly 50% of the U.S. population is covered by some sort of dental insurance. Typically, each individual on a plan is allotted a certain amount that the insurance provider will pay per year for care\u2014this is called an annual or yearly maximum. It ranges from about $1,000 to $1,500 depending on the policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most only use about $500 from this amount, and what many people don\u2019t know is that the yearly maximum typically resets on January 1st<\/sup>, and any unspent money is NOT rolled over. <\/em>That means the average individual loses out on $1,000 in benefits, which is quickly compounded when you talk about families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And as a final insult, do you know where this 100 billion actually goes? That\u2019s right\u2014straight back to the insurance companies!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take Care of Your Smile (& Wallet)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chances are that if you have dental insurance (and met your deductible for the year), you still have a decent amount of money left to spend on your dental care. But what should you use it for?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The three most effective things you can do include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n