TIPS TO HELP AVOID SURPRISE DENTAL BILLS

African American woman has a perplexed look on her face as she looks at a surprise dental bill.

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

BENECARE CELEBRATES CHILDREN’S DENTAL HEALTH MONTH

Link to Children's Dental Health Month article

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

BENECARE SUPPORTS CARE CENTER FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

Dentists at Penn Medicine Care Center Photo

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