Chester County leads state in veteran benefit payouts

Chester County veterans received more federal benefit payouts – excluding survivor and pension benefits – than any other county in Pennsylvania, according to the Chester County Department of Veterans Affairs. Over $3 million was paid to veterans in January 2023, nearly $500,000 more than Berks County, which is ranked number two. The mission of Veterans Affairs is to provide information and...

Business before pleasure

New bill limits insurance companies ability to take back benefits By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times When trying to decide what to name this month’s column I was stumped for awhile. Yet it seems that we are going to spend a small time talking about the current state of healthcare legislation and then laughing at the lastest fad. The truth is that what I am going to share...

Get the most from your dental insurance

By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times Like anything in life, if you want to get the most out of something you need to know how it works. People fortunate enough to have dental insurance should take the time to know what their policy covers and what it’s limitations are. Never assume your dental office’s business staff knows everything. Every employer group negotiates their...

Make the most of your dental insurance

Knowing your plan and your options can save you money and keep you healthier By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD, FAGD, Columnist, The Times If you have dental benefits, congratulations! – You’re one of the lucky ones. Many folks have no benefits.  Too many of us have very little idea how our plans work and how much they actually cover.  This is unfortunate and often works to the benefit of the...

A new year, make a new plan for dental health

Knowing how your insurance works can save you money and keep your family healthier By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, KennettTimes.com January is the month of renewal, time to start over, make some healthy changes or break some old habits.  It is also a new year for most dental insurance plans. There is no perfect dental insurance plan, some plans will work better for you and your family. ...