Jack Nicholson on Dental Insurance
Many people suffer from dental problems and have to spend considerably for treatment. The damage or the dental infection might be due to the climatic conditions, food habits etc. It is better stop wasting the hard earned money and go in for a dental insurance. It is one of the types of insurance particularly designed to pay the costs or expenses incurred for dental care. The insurance companies pay a portion of the bills received from the dentists or hospitals or other dental service providers for treatment of patients who have insured with it. Through dental insurance, people from less financial background can manage sudden dental expenses.
Most of the people in many countries especially with United States have a dental coverage through their employers which is a part of the health insurance. But other than this many people are covered by any of the dental insurance plans. While taking insurance it is better to go in for a plan which almost cover certain essential medical expenses and it must allow the insurer to receive some good preventive measures.
Many dental surgeon or dentists do not have interest in participating in a dental insurance plan, because of more paper work in it and less pay, as dental insurance companies have so many restrictions on their plans and also on the payment of maximum amount annually. Each and every plan has its own advantages and disadvantages. Most common types of dental insurance plans are:
Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
Dental Health Maintenance Organization (DHMO)
These two are the top most organizations which provide health insurance. But the American Dental Association states that more number of people in United States do not opt any dental insurance plan.
In discount dental insurance plans they have no annual limits or no health restrictions or no paperwork. Added to this the customers have to pay either monthly or yearly membership fees in order to get these discounts for the dental services. In many case all the dental insurance plans list their details on price or fee schedule and also the discounted dental fees in their website or in their materials circulated among members and ensure that customers receive the savings correctly.
All the discount dental insurance plans are mostly designed for the people, their families or in groups, who are looking to save money on their dental expenses. The customers must be careful enough if they have discounted dental insurance coverage, because they will be left with some liability for the payment to the insurance provider. Make sure that the payment to dental insurance has been made properly and on time to avoid unnecessary collision. Before going in for a discount dental plan it is better to make a research on that. Opt for a legitimate plan and be precautious when doing so. Thus a dental insurance serves people’s need in many aspects.
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Jack Nicholson on Dental Insurance
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What's the difference between health/dental insurance and a health/dental plan?I don't get insurance through work but I saw something online for health and dental plans. They seem a lot cheaper than getting insurance on my own.
Has anyone tried this? Is there a catch I'm not seeing?
Thanks!
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July 7th, 2009 at 7:11 am
I’m going to check this out. I’m going to get a tooth pulled in 9 hours. It’s the 8th one so far and I’m only 31 years old. I have 2 more that are cracked in half and a huge hole in my front canine. I’m getting anxious and depressed about the whole situation. The main thing that gets me about this one is that the dentist said he could save the tooth if I wanted, but I can’t afford to. Each extraction is getting harder and harder to deal with. Thanks for this, man.
July 7th, 2009 at 7:39 am
Yeah these dental plans really are great but just make sure from the link in the description that you can find a dentists in your area that accepts these plans. Good luck to you with your extractions…. I know it’s not that much fun.
July 7th, 2009 at 6:38 am
Back to the basics — you need to check with the company the dental insurance is through – that's step #1. Preventative treatments include cleanings, x-rays – things to prevent major problems down the road. Major treatments would also have to be defined by the insurance company – an example would be a root canal, crown, bridge, etc (most of which I'm sure you don't need if you're young and have taken good care of your teeth). A $225 deductible means that the first $225 of any/all treatments (new patient exams, x-rays, cleanings) would have to be paid by YOU — after you've paid out $225 out of your own pocket then the insurance will kick in a certain percentage! Good luck!! Read carefully between the lines and if it sounds too good to be true – it usually is!
July 7th, 2009 at 7:11 am
Actually, the only time the copays are so low for health insurance is when you're dealing with those high-dollar plans provided by a lot of employers. (At least those are the types of plans that were provided be employers in the past; that's changing significantly because of the cost involved.) Trust me, these are FAR from the "norm."
As for dental insurance, the fact is that there are nearly as many organized networks for dental providers as there are for medical providers (where belonging to as many networks as possible is the best way to ensure you keep new clients coming in to your practice.) Dental insurance, by comparison to what you pay for medical coverage (particularly of the variety you mention) is also CHEAP. And I don't know very many people who would pay triple the price for dental insurance so they could get the $10 copay. In the end, it's really that simple.
July 7th, 2009 at 10:55 pm
DENTAL PLAN.
LISA NEEDS BRACES.
July 8th, 2009 at 6:14 am
What you are not mentioning is how much it costs with the plans you mention. You still have to pay hundreds and thousands of dollars getting crowns and other dental work done with the plans. How about giving an example on how much one crown and one root canal would cost along with a composite filling.
July 8th, 2009 at 2:18 am
They are actually the same. Plan sounds better than insurance in a sales pitch. Most businesses offer employees health insurance plans.
Either one can have restrictions, such as requiring you to go to a specific group of dentists.
July 8th, 2009 at 1:03 pm
compared to how much you would pay even with costly dental insurance you STILL save money with dental plans. You can see plenty of examples at the link provided if you want more information. Do some research and don’t just listen to me.
July 8th, 2009 at 10:03 am
Hi
Dental insurance as the name suggest covers only dental related procedures. It depends on the policy sometimes it is supplemental to health insurance in general or just as a stand alone policy.
July 8th, 2009 at 10:22 am
Write a polite letter of complaint to the Commissioner of Insurance for your state – at your state capital. Copy to your insurance company's Vice President of Health Insurance Claims – or some similar person. The insurance company is required to respond to the commissioner within 30 days. Every day after 30 that they are late, costs them $. You should get a prompt response. But, remember to be polite. You will still have the same insurance company. Most claim adjusters are over worked but real people.
July 8th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
With a dental plan the company sponsoring the plan doesn't pay out anything. With dental insurance the insurance company pays the dentist.
You have five options with dental.
1. Go without insurance. If you have good teeth and just want the basics you probably don't need any plan. A yearly cleaning, exam and even an occasional filling will cost you less without insurance.
2. Visit a local dental school. You can get many procedures done for a reduced price if you're willing to let them practice on you. You can find one here: http://www.yourhealthplanadvisor.com/Dentalschools.html
3. Insurance – Depending upon the policy: cost $30-$60 per month. You pay a $50 deductible first, they have an annual maximum that they'll pay per year of $750 – $1500, they have a waiting period up to 18 months for major work and then you're paying 50% of the charges. Example – average cost for a root canal in my area is $919. With insurance you pay $460 after paying 18 months of premium (around $800 or $900). Advantage – you can use any dentist with most plans.
4. Discount plans – Cost – $5-$12 per month. No deductible, no annual maximum and no waiting periods. Also, hardly any dentists will accept the plan and when they do you MIGHT get a 10% discount, which is about the same discount you can get by paying cash. Example – average cost for a root canal in my area is $919. With discount plans you pay around $827. Be very wary of these plans because most are scams. The people that sell these plans have little or no knowledge about health & dental insurance and do not need a license to sell them. The plans are not regulated by the state so you have no recourse when you have problems. Some states are starting to ban these plans from being sold. Here is an informative link http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/west/2006/11/22/74554.htm concerning these plans.
5. Fee for Service discount plans – Cost $7-$15 per month. No deductible, no annual maximum and no waiting periods. Many dentist will accept the plan (check providers first before signing up with any plan). When you use the plan there is a set fee that the dentist will charge you. Example – average cost for a root canal in my area is $919. With fee for service plans you pay as little as $404.
I'm an insurance agent and my personal plan is the fee for service plan. I got mine here http://www.dpbrokers.com/default.aspx?locationid=20349 specifically the Aetna Dental Access plan but which one you get depends upon your area and comparing the fee schedule to find the best for what you need covered.
July 8th, 2009 at 7:14 pm
Great video! As a dentist, I think it’s great that patients look at all options for financing there dental treatment and the sooner they do that, the cheaper it will be. Dentistry is expensive! Dentists make about 15% of what they charge because the overhead and everything else is so expensive. Certain dentists, (can’t speak for all), look for ways to cut costs to the patients because there is only so much someone can pay. But these dental plans are a great solution that most dentists use.
July 8th, 2009 at 7:30 pm
I would encourage you to visit this great site: http://www.healthsavings.ourperfectcard.com I signed up online over 5 years ago now and they have saved me thousands of dollars over the years. From root canals, xrays, extractions, xrays…etc. All services are included in this very affordable plan. Even my braces. They even had my very affordable plan active in 2 hours and was able to use it the very same day. good luck and hope this helps.
July 9th, 2009 at 8:54 am
Call and ask the nearest dental office if payments in instalments are accepted, than go and pay by cash, or cheque; if necessary pay the whole amount by a credit card. Also, the dental schools allow their students to practise under supervision and the patients get the low cost treatments. Good luck.
July 9th, 2009 at 1:56 pm
You need to talk to an insurance agent and find out what policies s/he can find you that will cover the work you need to have done at a premium you can afford. No other way to know. until you get some quotes and read the policies. (Read the policy before you sign.)
July 9th, 2009 at 9:31 pm
THANKS
July 10th, 2009 at 9:25 am
Thank you for your comment. I completely agree. It’s nice to hear from an actual dentist on the issue though.