What is to 'Capitalize'. Capitalize is an accounting method used to delay the recognition of expenses by recording the expense as a long-term asset. In general, capitalizing expenses is beneficial as companies acquiring new assets with a long-term lifespan can spread out the cost.
For orthodontics, most, if not all plans have a lifetime maximum amount that the carrier will pay for treatment. This is typically anywhere from $750 to $4000 and the patient is responsible for the remainder of the orthodontic cost.
Â· November 20, 2012 Â·. The orthodontic lifetime maximum with MetLife starting 05/01/12 will be $1,750. Orthodontic treatment in-process will be considered. Any orthodontic benefits used with UCCI will carry over to MetLife and apply to the lifetime maximum on the TDP plan. Example: If you used $1000 while covered by UCCI you would have $750 available on the MetLife plan.