Coverage Checkup
Membership Plan Offers Game Changing Dental Coverage
By Amy Morgan
San Antonio finally is breathing a sigh of relief at the hint of cooler weather. Fall signals that the end of the year is almost around the corner, which is the time companies renew their insurance benefits. You’re wise to carefully consider your coverage annually – and especially the dental plan you depend on to provide for your family’s oral health.
Costs are rising, and everyone’s looking for ways to stretch their dollars. Many employers have had to reduce the benefits they offer employees. The professionals at 7to7 Dental & Orthodontics are committed to helping families get the care they need at a cost they can afford. They’ve created their own, in-house dental Membership plan that combines all the best aspects of dental coverage without the hassle and red tape, said Director of Marketing Travis DeZuba.
7to7 Dental also partners with businesses to offer their employees the Membership at a discounted rate. Travis created this option to support local businesses and offer an attractive incentive to help them retain current employees and attract new ones.
If you are the one responsible for selecting coverage for your employees, contact Travis at DentalCoverage@7to7Dental.com to compare the value of 7to7 Dental’s Membership plan with the cost of current dental coverage. That’s what one local car repair company did when they realized providing dental insurance for their employees was too expensive.
Some employers choose to cover the cost of 7to7 Dental’s Membership plan for their employees, others pass along the discount as people pay individually. Either way, the Membership plan follows the person even if they change jobs, which traditional coverage doesn't, Travis added.
Individuals and families who might have missed an employer’s enrollment period or changed jobs also can sign up and be treated immediately, Travis said, and unlike traditional insurance that expires on the calendar year, 7to7 Dental’s in-house plan allows patients to begin anytime. 7to7 Dental’s plans never require a deductible, and there’s not an annual maximum or waiting period.
7to7 Dental offers three plans to meet any family’s budget and needs, starting at just $21 per month. Each covers two cleanings, exams, one emergency visit and all X-rays/scans. Another benefit, there’s no limit to how many crowns or fillings are covered, so a patient can complete dental work involving multiple teeth at one time and not have to stretch treatment out because they’ve exceeded their maximum for the year.
Discounts accrue as multiple family members enroll. And the plan can be customized to fit a family’s needs. Picture a typical family without dental insurance. Mom has two crowns, the 13-year-old needs braces, and the eight-year-old twins just need regular cleanings and exams. Mom and the twins might start out on the silver plan for routine maintenance. They can always upgrade immediately to the Platinum plan if mom cracks a crown or one of the twins breaks teeth in a playground accident. Starting the 13-year-old out on the Platinum plan provides enough of a discount on his braces that the rest of his dental care is almost free for the year.
Thousands have switched from their insurance to 7to7 Dental’s Membership plan due to the flexibility, affordability, and increased coverage, Travis said. Check out the chart below to see if one of 7to7 Dental’s plans might be the right for your family or business.
