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4 Things To Look For In A Dental Insurance Provider

4 Things To Look For In A Dental Insurance Provider

When shopping for dental insurance coverage, it might be tempting to sort all available plan options by price, and then select the lowest-priced option just to save money. The line of reasoning here may go something like this: “Well, all dental insurance coverage is basically the same, so why not just pay the least amount of money for it?” The fact is that not all dental insurance providers are the same, and there are a few key things to look for during your evaluation. Here are four things to look for in a dental insurance provider:

1. Is this an established company? Probably the biggest red flag you’ll find with dental insurance providers is a lack of experience. Not having an established history of serving consumers with reliable dental insurance is an excellent reason to look elsewhere for your insurance coverage.

2. Response time and customer service. If you call a phone number or send an e-mail with an inquiry about dental insurance, you should have your question answered or receive an adequate response within a reasonable timeframe. If you do not, how do you think this company is going to handle you as a customer if you have to file a large claim?

3. Who is underwriting the insurance? Did you know that most insurance agencies do not directly provide the insurance coverage for the insured? Almost all of them act as brokers, pairing you with dental insurance from an underwriter - learn who that underwriter is and what their history is.

4. Broad plan selection. Selecting a dental insurance provider should include evaluating companies based on their level of plan variety. This is because no two insured people are going to need the exact same level of insurance coverage, and it helps to be able to tailor the plan as best as possible.

As you consider all of the options available to you during your selection of a dental insurance provider, keep this list as a handy reference. Also remember that this is not a be-all, end-all list of things to look for - just a brief collection. New dental insurance providers seem to spring up every day, and it’s good common sense to stay aware of what separates the good from the bad.

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