Key Takeaways Dental insurance often disappoints consumers—it charges monthly premiums, but offers limited coverage compared to health insurance. It functions more like a discount plan, covering only ...

Technological advancements, COVID-19 pandemic pressures and growing evidence about oral health’s connection to overall health have accelerated the pace of change in the dental insurance industry in ...

Even if you’ve been fortunate enough to have a healthy smile, oral health becomes more of an issue as we age. There aren’t many numbers on how many seniors go to the dentist, but almost half of all ...

When employees think about preventive care, they often think about their yearly physical. And while a physical is an important tool in improving health and wellness, other preventive care—such as ...

They say that the eyes are the windows to the soul. That might be true, but your oral health is a window to your overall health. Your teeth, gums and mouth can provide important clues about your ...

Key Takeaways You may be able to curb climbing health care expenses by using all your health care benefits before the end of the year.If you’ve met your annual deductible or out-of-pocket maximum, ...

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Did you miss the Dec. 10 deadline to sign up for dental and vision benefits for 2019 under the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program? Did you miss the deadline to switch Tricare plans ...

COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on our state’s budget. Once again, dental care for poor adults is on the chopping block. Eliminating dental benefits for adults using Medicaid will not solve our budget ...

If you have an independent health insurance plan, you shouldn’t assume that your plan includes coverage for your dental care needs. Under the Affordable Care Act, Marketplace plans aren’t required to ...

Adults in New Hampshire’s Medicaid program will have access to cleanings, fillings, X-rays and other basic dental care for the first time, under a new benefit that starts Saturday. “These are folks ...