Q: Does insurance pay their portion all at once?
A: The same way patients pay their total treatment fee on a monthly basis, many insurance do over the course of treatment as well. Other insurances, will pay quarterly, and some even biannually.
Q: Will insurance automatically pay the maximum allowed?
A: Usually, but not always! Insurance will cover a percentage of the allowed amount UP TO a maximum. Whichever of the amounts is lowest.
Q: What is a Medically Necessary Clause?
A: This clause states that in order for the insurance to give out the orthodontic benefits, treatment must be needed to correct a severe condition. This type of treatment usually involves surgery. Dr. Ashley Smith and your treatment coordinator will be able to let you know if your treatment is medically necessary.
Q: Will insurance cover a replacement retainer?
A: Unfortunately, insurance will pay out for full treatment only. Claims submitted for retainers will be rejected.
Q: What insurances is Dr. Ashley Smith and Next Level Orthodontics in network with?
A: Here is the list! We are in network with most private pay insurances!
- Aetna- PPO/DHMO
- Ameritas- PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Sheild- PPO
- Carrington-PPO/SAVINGS PLAN
- Cigna- PPO/DHMO
- Connection Dental- PPO
- GEHA- PPO
- Delta Dental- PPO (NOT DHMO DELTA CARE)
- Dental Select- PPO
- Dentemax- PPO
- Sunlife- PPO
- Guardian- PPO/DHMO(MANAGED DENTAL GUARD)
- Humana- PPO/DHMO
- Metlife- PPO/DHMO (SAFEGUARD)
- Principal- PPO
- United Health Care- PPO
- United Concordia- PPO / TRICARE
