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 exactly is dental insurance?
Dental insurance covers you against the cost of all dental treatment – depending on the level of cover you choose to take out.
How does dental insurance work?
Dental insurance is exactly like car insurance or home insurance – it is there to support you when you need it. Once you have signed up for a policy, you will pay your premiums on a yearly or monthly basis, whichever you prefer.
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.
Do dental insurers offer a money-back guarantee?
If you decide that you don't want to take out your dental insurance policy, you will normally be offered a money-back guarantee.
Does it make any difference if I buy my dental insurance through a broker?
Using a broker could save you money when it comes to dental insurance – because they will be able to get a quote from all the dental insurance providers in the UK.
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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