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Physicians Mutual Dental Insurance Review


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Founded in 1902, Physicians Mutual is a Nebraska-based insurance company with vast experience in the industry. The company, which once specialized in servicing healthcare providers, currently offers a broad range of health and life insurance products for businesses and individuals. Physicians Mutual has an A.M. Best rating of A and A+ rating with the BBB.

Overview:

Physicians Mutual Insurance Company (Physicians Mutual) is a company that specializes in providing insurance products such as Medicare Supplement Insurance, Life Insurance (offered by Physicians Life Insurance Company), and Dental Insurance. With headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska, the company consists of Physicians Mutual Insurance Company and Physicians Life Insurance Company. Its Dental Insurance coverage helps pay a set benefit amount for over 350 procedures from routine exams to fillings.

What’s Included with Physicians Mutual?

Coverage Details:

  • No annual or lifetime maximum on the amount of cash benefits a customer can collect
  • Freedom to choose any dentist
  • Helps cover over 350 dental procedures
  • No deductibles
  • Allowed to collect multiple benefits in one visit for covered services
  • Three coverage  levels to choose from without deductibles (Economy, Standard, and Preferred)

Preventive Care Services

Physicians Mutual helps pay for over 30 Preventive Care Services immediately after coverage starts.

Some of these procedures include:

- Exams
- X-rays
- Cleanings

Basic Care Services

Physicians Mutual helps pay for over 100 Basic Care Services after just three months. Some of these procedures include:

- Fillings
- Simple tooth extractions
- Minor oral surgery

Major Care Services

Physicians Mutual helps pay for over 200 Major Care Services after just 12 months. These include:

- Root canals
- Crowns
- Bridges
- Dentures

Fine Print

Exclusions and limitations stated in each dental insurance policy may vary by state. More information can be found at www.physiciansmutual.com

Summary

Physicians Mutual is an ideal place to purchase dental insurance for consumers who are searching for flexible dental insurance policies. Customers can choose among the three coverage options offered by the company without deductibles included. It also gives you the freedom to choose any dentist you like which is among the best options we’ve reviewed so far.

* Physicians Mutual® Customer Satisfaction Survey, 2014, conducted by Wiese Research Associates

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31 Customer Comments & Reviews

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Michael c
2/9/2024
Stop sending me offers through the USPS ! I do not want to join.


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Joe
1/4/2024
Although they advertise that they cover crowns, not in my case. Paid premiums on time for over 2 years and when the dentist prescribed a crown, they refused to cover it. I disputed 2 times. When I called, I was told that their “third-party contractors” refused the claim. When pressed, they never said the claim was ever reviewed by any medical professional. I cancelled shortly after.


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Karen
8/9/2023
Physicians Mutual dropped out dentist without any notice in the middle of a Medicare open-enrollment period -- right before I was eligible for some coverage of a dental crown. In addition, they provided NO COVERAGE for an emergency tooth extraction and related bone graft. I urge anyone to avoid their dental product, which is essentially worthless....


Vee J
6/17/2023
When I contacted PM Dental plan rep, I explained the needed dental insurance was for my son, who needed extensive work done as soon as possible. Was assured “no problem, here are the plans”. So I purchased the coverage - it was fine until he tried to use the service for a compacted wisdom tooth extraction, then it was a different “story”. Since, I’ve listened to every dental commercial and paused to read any fine print - which is None - there is not one disclaimer in ANY commercial that states “you must have coverage for one year before any major dental work is approved”. Their commercials IMPLY that ALL dental work is covered immediately - that is Not True. And because my son is... Read More


phh6262
4/18/2023
Because of civic I got lait off when I tried to continue my monthly payments they drop me. In my opinion this company is shady and money hungry... Look for a better company!!


Geema D
3/27/2023
I don’t know what dental school you go to but the one in the Kansas City area does not take any kind of insurance so you have to be prepared to pay 100% of the bills yourself… However I appreciate your comments for you have saved me a bunch of money and time in filling insurance claims…. Thank you, Win


helshuk52
3/27/2023
I am very disappointed with Physician Mutual Dental Insurance . They are very good to collect monthly payments but when you file a claim they deny or pay penny on a dollar. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS INSURANCE !


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Eileen S
3/24/2023
Enrolled in 2105 at age 73 and been paying since. Used for preventative as I had major work done prior to enrolling. Now for the first time my dentist sends in claim for crown replacement and its denied. What's concerning is the "reason - " poor prognosis" Seems like PM has a death panel that denies claims once you reach a certain age.


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Bill
3/20/2023
HORRIBLE customer service. Only available midweek, on hold forever, only to learn I have to submit cancel request in writing (or fax... stone age?). Oh, by the way, "we're already processing your next month's pymt... too late." Plenty of apologies, but no action.


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Donald G
2/18/2023
Your website gives no pricing or examples of pricing for Out of Network dental work. I'm not changing dentist! So what is your Basic, Preventive and Major coverage for out of network?



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