Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Is dental insurance worth it?

I've heard from some people that it's actually cheaper to pay out of pocket. Has anyone ever calculated it out and seen if it's worth the money or would it be more cost effective just to pay out of pocket?
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It depends on your policy and your history, and your dental needs. You pay premiums and copays when you have insurance, and most insurances pay out a total of $1000- $1500 per yr, per person. Obviously, if you dont have alot of dental problems and only have to see your dentist 2x a year for check ups, that cost is about $250.00. If you pay more than that in premiums, its better to pay our ot pocket. But if you have alot of dental needs, insurance can be a benefit but remember there is a maximum they pay per year, and once that is met, any additional cost is an out of pocket charge to you as well.
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