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Summer Coverage Checklist: Work Now, Smile Later

May 9, 2017 Anna Keefe

While enjoying a backyard barbecue, do you typically think about your dental coverage?

Wait—you don’t? Fear not. We have you covered like a 4th of July marinade.

Use our dental benefits summer checklist:

Make Qualifying Coverage Changes

Summer is the season for weddings, and if you are tying the knot this summer then it’s time to update your dental coverage. Other common qualifying events include having or adopting a child, moving to a different ZIP code and loss of insurance. For a full list, click here.

See the Dentist Now and Later

If you haven’t seen the dentist yet, summer is a perfect time. Visit the dentist now, and make a second appointment in the winter. Summer dentist appointments are great for kids since they won’t have to skip school. If getting your child to the dentist is tough, try these tips to help ease their anxiety. Find a network dentist near you today.

Plan for Smile Changes

If braces, dental implants or wisdom teeth removal is in your family’s future, then it is time to start thinking about what kind of coverage changes you will need to make. Accommodating different dental needs is possible when you plan, so checking in with your dentist and figuring out what you might need in the next year can help you prepare before open enrollment rolls around. View our individual plans here.

Stay on top of your dental coverage to get the most out of your plan. Even though we are halfway through the year, it isn’t too late. If you have questions, reach out to us on Facebook or Twitter.

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