What Makes Dental Insurance Different from Medical Insurance?

When you enroll in your company’s benefit package, you may wonder why you have to sign up for medical insurance and dental insurance separately. Why aren’t they both the same thing? After all, they’re both meant to help you pay for healthcare, aren’t they? While that’s true on a basic level, the fact is that dentists and general physicians care for you in different ways, and your insurance plans are structured to reflect that. Discover more about the truth behind the design of your dental and medical plans.