BENECARE MAKES VIRTUAL VISITS A PERMANENT BENEFIT
BeneCare offers virtual dental visits (teledentistry) as a permanent benefit to all active members.
Mark Engleman
THREE KEYS TO BENDING THE COST CURVE
By Patrice Ierardi, DMD, BeneCare Dental Director SUMMARY. On average cost trends in medical and dental care services have consistently outpaced inflation.[i] Utilization is one of the primary drivers, but reducing utilization strictly for cost-control reasons is not a long-term strategy towards achieving improved oral health outcomes. The key to making cost control a result … Read more
TIPS TO HELP AVOID SURPRISE DENTAL BILLS
SUMMARY. Everyone wants to avoid surprise bills. And the “No Surprises Act,” which went into effect January 1, 2022, does not apply to excepted benefits such as stand-alone dental and vision plans.[i] The “No Surprises Act” (NSA) primarily applies to fully insured and self-funded medical plans, including grandfathered plans.[ii] So, how do members help avoid … Read more
PLAN DESIGN – BALANCING COST AND ACCESS
SUMMARY. Selecting the proper dental plan design is key to striking a balance between cost and access. The proper plan design can help mitigate costs while still providing access to care that is usable and offers the best value. DHMOs MAY NOT BE THE BEST VALUE. Dental Health Maintenance Organization (DHMO) plans may offer the … Read more
BENECARE CELEBRATES CHILDREN’S DENTAL HEALTH MONTH
SUMMARY. To celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month, BeneCare is giving away oral health kits to local kids in its service areas. National Children’s Dental Health Month is recognized every February to increase awareness and stress the importance of oral health and its effect on overall good health. THE HISTORY. The origin of National Children’s … Read more
PREMIUM CREDIT PROGRAM – AN ALTERNATIVE TO LEVEL-FUNDING
SUMMARY. Get the security, coverage, and predictability of a fixed premium dental plan and the potential savings usually only available to self-funded plans with BeneCare’s Premium Credit Program. This innovative plan design ensures qualified[1] groups that the large majority[2] of their premium dollars are used to pay for dental care services. If not, the group … Read more
BENECARE SUPPORTS CARE CENTER FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
SUMMARY. In support of its mission to help improve the overall health of individuals in the community, BeneCare Dental Plans has made a generous donation to the newly opened Care Center for Persons with Disabilities at Penn Dental Medicine. “The donation was made in memory of my father, Dr. B.H. Serota,” said Lee Serota, President … Read more