Alternate Benefit - What does it mean?

Have you ever had a fixed bridge alternately treated to a partial denture? Maddening,isn't it?

You were probably the victim of the dreaded alternate benefit, a provision
that is found in most dental plans.

Basically, the alternate benefits states that if there are multiple modalities of
treating a particular oral condition, the insurance company will allow benefits
for the least expensive one. That’s why fixed bridges become removaable ones.

The positive side is that that benefit can be applied to your treatment actually
performed.

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