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3 Ways to Increase Enrollment

By Wendy Palmer | Brokers, Open Enrollment, About Beam | 1 Comment

How employee benefits brokers are driving large group enrollment and maximizing income with Beam.

At Beam, we incorporate modern technology and a seamless interface that makes it easier and simpler for employee benefits brokers to effectively increase enrollment. We understand the challenges that...

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What Is a Waiting Period for Dental Insurance?

By Matt Wilkes | Dental Insurance, Brokers, Dental Benefits, Members, Employers | 1 Comment

When you purchase something new, you probably want to use it right away. Dental insurance doesn’t always work that way. Some plans come with a “waiting period.” What does that mean, and does Beam have a waiting period? Allow us to explain.

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Do Dental Benefits Roll Over From Year to Year?

By Matt Wilkes | Dental Insurance, Brokers, Dental Benefits, Members, Employers | No Comments

PPO dental plans often come with annual maximums, which are just what they sound like: the maximum amount of money your plan pays for covered dental services in a benefit year. If you go over this threshold, you’d pay for any remaining services out of pocket. That said, many people don’t meet their...

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Beam Introduces Innovative, Prevention-Focused Brush Bucks Dental Plan

By Matt Wilkes | Dental Insurance, Beam News, Brokers, dental plan, Dental Benefits, Employers | No Comments

COLUMBUS, Ohio (October 21, 2020) — Beam Dental, one of the fastest-growing dental benefits providers in the country, has unveiled its new Brush Bucks plan designed to save employers and members money while providing fully covered preventative care.*

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Beam Rewarding Brokers With New Q4 Bonus Program

By Matt Wilkes | Beam News, Brokers | No Comments

COLUMBUS, Ohio (October 7, 2020) — Beam Dental, one of the country’s fastest-growing ancillary benefits providers, today announced a new bonus program to help broker partners earn more in the final quarter of 2020.

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What Small Businesses Are Looking For in Employee Benefits

By Matt Wilkes | Dental Insurance, Brokers, Employee Benefits, Dental Benefits, Open Enrollment | No Comments

Q4 will be here before you know it, which means small and mid-sized businesses across the country will be selecting benefits for 2021. As brokers prepare for the busiest time of year, preparation is key to being a trusted advisor — and that means understanding clients’ needs to determine what’s...

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What's a Missing Tooth Clause?

By Matt Wilkes | Dental Insurance, Brokers, Dental Benefits, Members, Employers | 1 Comment

Whether you’re an HR professional shopping for dental coverage or a broker preparing clients for open enrollment, it’s important to have a strong understanding of the available plans. Nearly all plans have limitations, and learning more about them can help you make the best decision for your...

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MAC vs. UCR Dental Plans: What's the Difference?

By Matt Wilkes | Dental Insurance, Brokers, Dental Benefits, Members, Employers | No Comments

You go to schedule an appointment with your dentist only to find out they’re not in-network with Beam. What now? Don’t stress — you can still visit your provider of choice! While staying in-network is often the most cost-effective option, you can still affordably visit an out-of-network dentist....

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How Tech Helps Brokers Make the Most of Working From Home

By Matt Wilkes | Brokers, Technology, Working From Home | No Comments

Many insurance brokers incorporate technology into their businesses to stay competitive in an increasingly digital world. The importance of tech is being put to the test with the COVID-19 pandemic. With people across the world forced to work from home, brokers using digital tools are...

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The Broker's Guide to Using Social Media

By Matt Wilkes | Brokers, Employee Benefits, Technology | No Comments

Millennials now make up over one-third of the American workforce1, and marketing to this group requires a tech-centric approach from insurance brokers. Our last post covered a few best practices in part one, including the use of social media, which we’re going to dive into in more depth. 

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