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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Dec
10
Do Dental Benefits Roll Over From Year to Year?
By Matt Wilkes | Dental Insurance, Brokers, Dental Benefits, Members, Employers | No CommentsPPO 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...
Oct
21
Beam Introduces Innovative, Prevention-Focused Brush Bucks Dental Plan
By Matt Wilkes | Dental Insurance, Beam News, Brokers, dental plan, Dental Benefits, Employers | No CommentsCOLUMBUS, 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.*
Sep
16
Your Company's Guide to Conducting a Virtual Open Enrollment
By Matt Wilkes | Employee Benefits, Dental Benefits, Open Enrollment, Employers | No CommentsThe ongoing pandemic has brought on numerous challenges and changes for businesses, forcing them to adopt digital-first approaches and remote work. As many companies continue to work from home, an important period of the year will be impacted: open enrollment.
Aug
12
11 Life Insurance Terms You Should Know
By Matt Wilkes | Employee Benefits, Members, Employers, Group Life Benefits, Life Insurance | No CommentsIf your company offers group life benefits, you may wonder what the various terminology means — after all, it’s a bit different than health and dental insurance. We’re here to help! Here are some common terms you may run across when reviewing your life policy and what they mean.
Aug
05
What's a Missing Tooth Clause?
By Matt Wilkes | Dental Insurance, Brokers, Dental Benefits, Members, Employers | 1 CommentWhether 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...
Jul
15
3 Reasons Your Company Should Offer Group Life Benefits
By Matt Wilkes | Employee Benefits, Employers, Group Life Benefits, Life Insurance | 1 CommentAs Q3 begins, many companies around the country are starting to prepare for open enrollment. That means it’s time to not only evaluate your organization’s current benefits, but it’s also prudent to research new lines of coverage your employees could find valuable.
May
13
MAC vs. UCR Dental Plans: What's the Difference?
By Matt Wilkes | Dental Insurance, Brokers, Dental Benefits, Members, Employers | No CommentsYou 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....
Apr
22
How We Use Spotify to Keep Employees Engaged & Connected
By Zak Richardson | Employers, Working From Home, Culture | No Comments“Beginning Monday, March 16, we will be switching to work from home…”
Feb
12
Why Your Company Should Offer Vision Benefits
By Matt Wilkes | Vision Insurance, Employers | 1 CommentMore and more companies across the United States are offering healthcare benefits. A 2019 survey showed well over half of companies offer health insurance, and nearly all firms with 200 or more employees provide it. Among the surveyed companies that offer healthcare, 60% provide dental. The number...
