MetLife Dentist Hamden

Learn More About the Benefits of MetLife

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If you have a MetLife dental insurance plan, you can rightly view it as a precious asset. Not only can it allow you to enjoy low-cost preventive services, but it may also reduce the financial strain of those times when your teeth or gums need a bit of restorative attention. But how can you maximize your benefits? As an in-network MetLife dentist in Hamden, our team is ready and eager to assist you.

MetLife Coverage Availability & Fees

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MetLife offers multiple plans, and each one has a unique set of stipulations and fees. We recommend that you take time to familiarize yourself with the details of your policy. In the meantime, here is a general overview of the benefits that are offered with most standard PPO plans:

Preventive services, like cleanings and exams, are often up to 100% covered when you visit an in-network provider.
Minor services, such as fillings, are frequently around 80% covered.
Major treatments, including crowns and dentures, are usually 50% covered.
Some MetLife plans also cover orthodontia for patients up to 19 years of age. Often, the coverage rate is around 50%.

Your plan might also enforce a waiting period before you can take advantage of certain types of coverage. Deductibles are common as well.

Most PPO plans enforce an annual maximum, which constitutes a yearly limit on the amount that MetLife will pay for approved services. Because we are in-network with MetLife, we have a contract that controls fees. Therefore, you are likely to get more out of your maximum when you visit us (as opposed to visiting an out-of-network provider).

Also, since some major treatments require multiple appointments, we may be able to schedule them across calendar years in some cases. This may allow you to utilize two annual maximums instead of only one.

Meet the Team

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Our front office staff members have many years of combined experience, and they are used to dealing with the nitty gritty details of insurance. To find out how we can help you use your MetLife benefits, call our Hamden location. We can verify your benefits and provide advice on how they might apply in various situations. When the time comes for you to undergo treatment, we will make sure your claims get filed in a timely manner. If necessary, we can also assist with acquiring preauthorization for certain treatments.

Would you like to learn more about what you can expect as you use your MetLife policy in our practice? Get in touch with us today!