Independence: Dental rates modified from the original 2023 prices

The 2023 Independence Blue Cross dental rates for individual and family plans have been modified from the original rates. Your health insurance broker at Total Benefit Solutions Inc can provide your updated rates and also help guide you to choose an alternative dental plan in light of these changes. Please contact us today at (215)355-2121 if you have any questions or concerns regarding these changes.

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What is Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP)?

The Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) helps small business owners provide medical and/or dental insurance to their employees. Some smaller employers qualify for tax credits if they enroll in SHOP insurance. A small business can offer SHOP health and/or dental insurance to their employees if they: Small business owners can use an agent or broker to enroll in SHOP insurance, or work with their insurance company. There’s no limited enrollment period for SHOP, so they can apply, pick plans, and enroll employees any time of year. Interested in SHOP for your small business? Don’t hesitate to contact your Total Benefit Solutions health insurance specialists today at (215)355-2121.

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Explore Blue KC Small Group Dental Plans and Rates for New Business

Oral health is a key component of overall health and dental coverage, starting with regular checkups, can help prevent health issues and medical costs down the road. Blue KC small employer group dental coverage offers a selection of plans – with no waiting period – an extensive local and national provider network, competitive rates, plus a rewards program. Don’t hesitate to contact your Total Benefit Solutions health insurance specialists with any questions or concerns today at (215)355-2121.

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What is a stand-alone dental plan?

A type of dental plan offered through the Marketplace that’s not included as part of a health plan. You may want this if the health coverage you choose doesn’t include dental, or if you want different dental coverage. As always, please contact your Total Benefit Solutions health insurance specialists with any questions or concerns today at (215)355-2121.

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Beam Teams with Angle Health to Deliver Dynamic Employee Benefits

Beam Dental is partnered with Angle Health, a digital-first healthcare benefits providers for the modern employee. Through the partnership with Beam, Angle can now attach best-in-class dental benefits to their innovative healthcare products, creating a more comprehensive and robust benefits package for employers. “There is tremendous activity and innovation in the small group health space right now. Angle is an exciting addition to this space,” said Andy Hutter, Beam’s Director of Digital Distribution. “Angle’s vision for modernizing healthcare aligns well with Beam’s own vision, and we are very excited to deliver a powerful combination of innovative coverage to the market.” Beam is changing and modernizing the dental insurance industry by… Read More

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Get The Most From Your Dental Benefits with Beam Benefit’s Carryover Policy

If you don’t use up your annual maximum, they don’t have to go to waste — you may be able to put them to use in the future! This means you’ll have more dollars at your disposal for dental procedures in the following years. Each year your benefits will cover a certain dollar amount in claims. When you use less than half of this maximum, a portion of it will “carry over” to the next year. This means it’s added to your annual maximum in future years. Have any questions or concerns about enrolling your group in Beam Benefit’s Dental Plan? Please contact your Total Benefit Solutions Inc health insurance… Read More

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Beam Dental Expands Benefits Portfolio, Rebrands to Beam Benefits

Beam Dental, a digitally-native employee benefits company, today announced the addition of voluntary life, accident and hospital indemnity products to its benefits portfolio. With these new products, Beam continues its evolution as a one-stop-shop for ancillary benefits and has rebranded to Beam Benefits. The change is accompanied by a refreshed brand identity and new website. Click here for more information. As always, please contact your Total Benefit Solutions Inc health insurance specialists with questions or concerns at (215)355-2121.

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What is a missing tooth clause?

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