A<unk> , also known as a referral<unk> , is a membership-based<unk> <unk>  for<unk>  health maintenance and intervention. In it, the patient pays the entire cost of a rate negotiated between the dentist and the referring company, usually between 10-60% of normal cost. These<unk> s emerged as an alternative to<unk>  insurance in response to the rising healthcare costs and dissatisfaction with the waiting period, yearly caps, and limited reimbursement of standard insurance<unk> s. The typical<unk>  comes without annual limits, and shorter waiting periods to activation. Some<unk> s cover cosmetic<unk>  procedures as well, although this is less common. A standard<unk>  has a limited roster of dentists within its approved network, similar to<unk>  insurance.
Dental discount plan
Board certification
Balance billing
Patient check-in
Therapy cap
Patient navigators
Partner notification
Doctor's visit