To those who are unfamiliar with the insurance world, medical and dental insurance may seem interchangeable. They both involve monthly premiums and insurance cards, and both qualify for health savings account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA) money. But why are they separate?
Upon closer inspection, you’ll find at least two differences between medical and dental insurance you should know. Otherwise, you could end up leaving your share of $1 billion of unclaimed benefit money going to the dental insurance companies! Keep reading to learn these distinctions and how you can use dental insurance to your advantage.
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