How long does it take to settle a dental insurance claim?

If your claim is simple and straightforward than others - you can expect your claim to be settled within 10 working days.

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What is covered by dental insurance?
Dental insurance is designed for people aged over 18 that cannot get free NHS dental treatment. The following incidences are generally covered:
Can dental insurance be incorporated into my private medical insurance policy?
You will be able to get dental treatment cover within your private medical insurance policy, as long as you are prepared to get a higher level of cover and naturally, pay more than the standard amount.
I need treatment but only took out the policy a few weeks ago - can I make a claim?
It is an industry standard for dental insurance companies to deny you full cover for the first 3 months of your insurance plan.
How is dental insurance regulated?
The private medical and dental insurance industries are regulated by the General Insurance Standards Council (GISC).
What do I do if I have a complaint?
If you have a problem with any part of your cover then the first course of action is to speak to your insurer or your broker.
Some insurance companies will deal directly with your dentist, in which case you don't even need to get involved in the claims process!

If there is a dispute over your claim, for whatever reason - you will not receive reimbursement until the claim has been resolved. However this is a rare occurrence with dental insurance because it is such a straightforward form of insurance.

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