What is the assignment of benefits?

It is the mechanism by which a dentist agrees to claim only the uninsured portion of care from insured patients and then wait for the insurance company to reimburse him or her for the insured portion of care. This mechanism, which is meant to accommodate patients, not only creates a multitude of constraints and negative repercussions for dentists, but also forces them to assume all risks and consequences in the event of a dispute with the insurer.