Money (12/18, Glover) reports on strategies patients may use in order to maximize health benefits before the end of the year, when many benefits expire if unused. Regarding dental benefits, Money reports, “This benefit is often capped at $1,000 to $3,000 annually, according to the American Dental Association” meaning that “if you have unused benefits remaining, now may be the time to schedule a last-minute appointment, especially if you might need serious dental work soon.” Spreading dental benefits over the end and the beginning of a new year allows patients to “spread the cost over both years and pay less out of pocket for dental care.
