{"id":37,"date":"2017-10-21T20:50:27","date_gmt":"2017-10-21T20:50:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dpmgeneraldentistry.com\/blog\/?p=37"},"modified":"2021-09-08T17:03:49","modified_gmt":"2021-09-08T17:03:49","slug":"dentist-reminds-get-dental-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dpmgeneraldentistry.com\/blog\/2017\/10\/21\/dentist-reminds-get-dental-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Dentist Reminds You to Get the Most out of Your Dental Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"dentalYou have a lot to think about as the calendar year winds to a close. You may be making lists for holiday shopping, jotting down next year\u2019s vacation plans, or getting your home ready to face winter weather. What you might not <\/em>be thinking about is taking advantage of your dental benefits. A healthy smile doesn\u2019t have to cost a fortune, and it can be especially affordable if you use your insurance, FSA, or HSA to pay for necessary care. How can you get the most out of your benefits? Your dentist in Hamden is here to offer a few tips.<\/p>\n

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Use Insurance Before It Expires<\/h2>\n

Most insurance operates on a yearly basis. You have an allotted amount to spend each year, and when January 1 rolls around, everything starts fresh. That means that any benefits that you haven\u2019t used by December 31 disappear.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve already used some of your benefits this year, you can benefit even more if you head into your dentist before the end of December. After all, if your deductible is already paid, you may be able to get dental care for free or almost free. If you wait, you\u2019ll have to start all over with your deductible.<\/p>\n

Use FSA Funds Before They Expire<\/h2>\n

An FSA, otherwise known as a flexible spending account, works similarly to insurance in that what you don\u2019t use by the end of the year, you lose. Some FSAs give you a grace period, so you may have those funds at your disposal until Mid-March, but be sure to double-check to make sure your FSA offers that. Other FSAs let you keep $500 or so of what you don\u2019t spend, but again, you shouldn\u2019t take that for granted.<\/p>\n

The best strategy is to put the money to good use before the end of the year. Whether you just want to go in for a routine cleaning or you need more extensive dental work done, now is the time to make an appointment with your dentist in Hamden<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Take Advantage of Your HSA<\/h2>\n

An HSA is a health spending account. You can set aside pre-tax dollars to use later for health-related expenses, including dental work. The nice thing about HSAs is that the funds don\u2019t expire; you can continue to accumulate money in your account year after year, even if you switch jobs or retire.<\/p>\n

Still, if you haven\u2019t been to a dentist in a while, using your HSA funds now to give your pearly whites the TLC they deserve is a great idea. Your smile can be fresh and clean for upcoming holiday festivities!<\/p>\n

Just because a healthy mouth is priceless doesn\u2019t mean you don\u2019t have to think about how to pay for dental care. Take advantage of your insurance, FSA, or HSA before the year ends so your teeth and gums stay healthy and functional.<\/p>\n

About Our Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n

Drs. Ronald D\u2019Andrea, Robert Pantera, and Jennifer Jung comprise your team of talented, friendly dentists in Hamden. They provide comprehensive dental services and are happy to see new patients. If you\u2019re looking for ways to take advantage of your dental benefits before the end of the year, contact our office<\/a> at 203-288-0951.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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