I mean like if your dentist whitens your teeth do you have to pay for that or is free like the rest of dental work?
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It falls under the cosmetic category for most insurances, so percentage wise your insurance probably covers less on whitening than on other procedures. I know thats not the happiest answer, but check with your insurance. Who knows, they may be different than most. if your insurance does not cover anything on whitening. get a dental discount plan. they are cheap, and you can keep your current insurance.
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Can you tell me what an out of pocket dental 80/20, 30/70, or 50/50 policy is?
I have just been told that an oral surgeon's office will not take my insurance. It would have to be out of pocket. What do the above mentioned policies mean? The lady told me that these are the options for out of pocket. Thanks
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The 80%, 30%. 50% is what the Insurance pays if you have Dental coverage. A lot of Health Insurance plans covers no Dental unless it specificately states Dental as in accidents or a surgical proceedure. Normal Dental proceedure require a seperate Dental plan.
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The 80%, 30%. 50% is what the Insurance pays if you have Dental coverage. A lot of Health Insurance plans covers no Dental unless it specificately states Dental as in accidents or a surgical proceedure. Normal Dental proceedure require a seperate Dental plan.
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How to negotiate dental fees?
I have a 25-year old amalgam that the dentist says is leaking and needs to be replaced with a porcelain crown. My dentist's charge is $1900. Insurance will cover $390. I decided to book an appointment with a local dental college where the cost is $780. The front desk employee at the dentist office was upset when I asked for a copy of my X-rays. She wanted to know if I was no longer going to be a patient at that office. I said I wasn't sure, but I was worried about the $1900 fee. I would be willing to stay at the dentist if I could negotiate the fee, but I don't know how to go about it. I have been going to this office for 9 years and had major work done before. I've never negotiated before, but the price of a crown has gone up by 60% since I've last had one done. Any advice would be appreciated, and I understand that it costs a lot to maintain a dental business. I feel like this might be a lose/lose situation.
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The fee being charged for CEREC crown looks to be 40-50% high. Take copies of your X-rays elsewhere or the dental college where you have been quoted quite reasonable.
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The fee being charged for CEREC crown looks to be 40-50% high. Take copies of your X-rays elsewhere or the dental college where you have been quoted quite reasonable.
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I need extensive dental work need in house financing?
I am a single mom and do not have enough established credit to get a card. Most of what I need are root canals and crowns. I was quoted 12,000. I have insurance but they only cover 1,000 a year. I am in pain and the dentist said if I dont fix them now it will be to late to save them. Does anyone know a dentist in the Atlanta GA area that will work with you. And not up charge everything I can only affort about 200 a month. Thanks,
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Please contact your state dental association and ask about participating in "Donated Dental Services," which is a charity care program designed specifically for patients who are financially compromised due to medical problems. Perhaps this includes you. Free care exists if you know how to ask for it. Unfortunately, D.D.S. does not operate in all areas of the country, but hopefully there will be an office near you. Look in the Yellow Pages under "American Dental Association" and you will find your local listing or you can click on this link: http://www.nfdh.org/DDS.html (Editorial for freebies) Let me preface this editorial by saying that I do charity care, but I pick and choose for myself who gets it and how much they get. Many dentists do the same. You know, I took an oath to do no harm and to try my best to help people. I don't remember the part about doing it for free. It is my duty to remain available to my community to provide needed health services. If I were to do it for free, several things would happen. 1. I would have to work 24/7 to serve everyone who thought their story was worse than the next guy. 2. I would not be able to pay any staff to help me provide the excellent level of care than even the charity cases deserve and demand. 3. I would not be able to purchase supplies or pay lab bills for services needed to serve my patients. 4. I would not be able to pay the electric company, the water bill, the mortgage for my building, yada, yada, yada, to remain available to my patients. I may be wrong, but anyone who even KNOWS ABOUT THE INTERNET, let alone has a computer to go there, does not know the true level of poverty of some of the patients that we all treat for free.
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Please contact your state dental association and ask about participating in "Donated Dental Services," which is a charity care program designed specifically for patients who are financially compromised due to medical problems. Perhaps this includes you. Free care exists if you know how to ask for it. Unfortunately, D.D.S. does not operate in all areas of the country, but hopefully there will be an office near you. Look in the Yellow Pages under "American Dental Association" and you will find your local listing or you can click on this link: http://www.nfdh.org/DDS.html (Editorial for freebies) Let me preface this editorial by saying that I do charity care, but I pick and choose for myself who gets it and how much they get. Many dentists do the same. You know, I took an oath to do no harm and to try my best to help people. I don't remember the part about doing it for free. It is my duty to remain available to my community to provide needed health services. If I were to do it for free, several things would happen. 1. I would have to work 24/7 to serve everyone who thought their story was worse than the next guy. 2. I would not be able to pay any staff to help me provide the excellent level of care than even the charity cases deserve and demand. 3. I would not be able to purchase supplies or pay lab bills for services needed to serve my patients. 4. I would not be able to pay the electric company, the water bill, the mortgage for my building, yada, yada, yada, to remain available to my patients. I may be wrong, but anyone who even KNOWS ABOUT THE INTERNET, let alone has a computer to go there, does not know the true level of poverty of some of the patients that we all treat for free.
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HELP!!! I think I broke off a tiny piece of one of my bottom teeth, but am not sure?
I just noticed late yesterday evening, but really especially noticed it today and now food is getting in between where the gap is and I am worried that maybe a little tiny piece of the tooth has broken off and it is located on the bottom left side. I unfortunately don't have dental insurance to be able to go to the dentist to have it examined. It is kind of sensitive when I brush over it, but other than that, I don't generally have pain and/or sensitivity. I am worried.
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If you don't have dental insurance, there should be some resources in your area. Call 211 info. It is a national number for community resources. If you don't have it in your area yet, you can call 866-442-0954. It's the Northwest regional phone number and they should be able to help you find resources in your area.
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If you don't have dental insurance, there should be some resources in your area. Call 211 info. It is a national number for community resources. If you don't have it in your area yet, you can call 866-442-0954. It's the Northwest regional phone number and they should be able to help you find resources in your area.
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Medical and dental costs for non UK in London?
I've been living in London for a few months and now really need to go to the dentist. I don't know what the medical system is called over here or what I am meant to sign up to? Is there a certain type of dentist I can go to with out needing to have any medical insurance or medicare or whatever it is called over here? Or otherwise how do I go about signing up? I heard and I might be wrong that you need to live here for 6 months before you can get it. What should I do?
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As a nonBritish citizen you will have to pay in full, unless you have pain, in which case you can call NHS direct to find out an emergency dentist who will either fill or pull the tooth for a small charge (up to about 50 quid).
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As a nonBritish citizen you will have to pay in full, unless you have pain, in which case you can call NHS direct to find out an emergency dentist who will either fill or pull the tooth for a small charge (up to about 50 quid).
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How much does braces cost ?
What's the average cost of braces for upper & lower teeth ? I would like to get the porcelain braces or invisalign if possible.. but my overbite is pretty bad.. also I may have to have my teeth extracted because the first time I had my braces I didn't have enough spaces to fix my overbite. Also I was wondering if there is a dental insurance that covers this type of procedure...
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Usually, they are 4,000 to 5,000 for top and bottom.. but they do cost less with an insurance plan.... It also costs more if you get invisalign or special kinds like glow in the dark ones.
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Usually, they are 4,000 to 5,000 for top and bottom.. but they do cost less with an insurance plan.... It also costs more if you get invisalign or special kinds like glow in the dark ones.
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These two questions are not related, I just want to save points?
One is that I got in a fight with my wife, who is right? And the second question, if she broke her tooth, is that covered with dental insurance? Also, can a dentist fix black eyes?
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There is a chemistry problem here between you and your wife - I think - YES? As to Question 1) Who won? Answer: The one that suffered the less. As to Question 2) Tooth? - Yes, dental insurance covers breaking of teeth, but it depends on your plan. You may or may not have to pay so of the costs yourself - you'll have to call them to figure out how much they are going to cover, and how much you will have to spend. Question 2) Dentist - Black eyes - I guess they could - but I doubt they would. They get paid a lot more for fixing teeth than anything else and your insurance wouldn't pay for it; really only time heals a black eye. If it's real serious you'll need to see a GP; get stiches if it's bleeding or bloody, and get a script for antibiotics.
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There is a chemistry problem here between you and your wife - I think - YES? As to Question 1) Who won? Answer: The one that suffered the less. As to Question 2) Tooth? - Yes, dental insurance covers breaking of teeth, but it depends on your plan. You may or may not have to pay so of the costs yourself - you'll have to call them to figure out how much they are going to cover, and how much you will have to spend. Question 2) Dentist - Black eyes - I guess they could - but I doubt they would. They get paid a lot more for fixing teeth than anything else and your insurance wouldn't pay for it; really only time heals a black eye. If it's real serious you'll need to see a GP; get stiches if it's bleeding or bloody, and get a script for antibiotics.
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Does it cost a lot to get a filling?
Okay, so I am kinda sure that I'll need one, or hoping to God that's the case. I am 22 and I am under my Mom's Dental Insurance Plan. In other cases, I don't have medicaid. Does it cost a lot to get a filling? Or am I doomed to getting my tooth pulled? I am not afraid of the pain, I have had wisdom teeth pulled out of my mouth.
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You can easily check your minimal health care rates in internet, for example here - health-quotes.isgreat.org
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You can easily check your minimal health care rates in internet, for example here - health-quotes.isgreat.org
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is there any way i can close the gap in my teeth without braces?
i have a gap in my front two teeth that is not that big or anything but it is still kind of bothering. i want braces and i have dental insurance but i dont want to waste money on braces if there is a way to close the gap without them.
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those night time mouth peices, i know someone who has one but it will take alot longer than braces will. braces arnt so bad after the first week or 2
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those night time mouth peices, i know someone who has one but it will take alot longer than braces will. braces arnt so bad after the first week or 2
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Does this dental charge about deep scaling seem valid?
Insurance pays 100% for DEEP scaling and root planing. But the dentist says he will charge for accompaning "irrigation". Does this sound like a normal charge? It's going to be $240.00 for the entire mouth. Thank you.
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GO TO ANOTHER DENTIST IT IS REALLY OBNOXIOUS PRICE FOR IRRIGATION. YEAH NO
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GO TO ANOTHER DENTIST IT IS REALLY OBNOXIOUS PRICE FOR IRRIGATION. YEAH NO
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Where can I get an inexpensive NTI Dental Device?
I had a NTI device created for my teeth to stop nighttime grinding....my dog ate it and insurance won't cover the cost of a new one. Does anyone have recommendations for where I can get a new one or a similar device?
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NTI-tss cannot be purchased at a pharmacy. That appliance must be fabricated by a dentist. Unfortunately they are not cheap and as you well know pets love them. Good Luck
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NTI-tss cannot be purchased at a pharmacy. That appliance must be fabricated by a dentist. Unfortunately they are not cheap and as you well know pets love them. Good Luck
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Do you guys know : HOW MUCH DOES A DENTAL IMPLANT?
I live in Dc area.. [ DC MD VA ] and i would like to know... how much does a dental implant! [molar] PLEASE! i have no insurance =(
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I'm not positive, but my dad was told once that if he wanted once of his teeth removed and replaced, i'd be around $3,000. I don't wanna shock you, cause, again, not entirely sure, but the cost is pretty up ther, at least $1,000, but probably a lot more without insurance =/
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I'm not positive, but my dad was told once that if he wanted once of his teeth removed and replaced, i'd be around $3,000. I don't wanna shock you, cause, again, not entirely sure, but the cost is pretty up ther, at least $1,000, but probably a lot more without insurance =/
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wHERE DO i FILE HEALTH, DISABILITY, AND LIFE INSURANCE PREMUIM ON TAX RETURN?
Hi i paid for premiums for health, life, and disability insurance and was wondering where i would file them on my tax return and can my health insurance be filed as a deduction under medical and dental expenses? please tell me what form and under what category
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Life insurance is not a tax deduction because if you were to die the policy would pay out tax free.
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Life insurance is not a tax deduction because if you were to die the policy would pay out tax free.
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Why do people think that they shouldn't have to pay for their own dental work?
"i don't have insurance"...quit whining. if you're sick you go to the doctor whether you have insurance or not. so why do people avoid dental treatment knowing that it's gonna cause agonizing pain just because they don't have insurance. here's another one. why do you think that you deserve new teeth without paying for it? you let you teeth go bad (cause you didn't have insurance, right) and now you want some charitable organization to pay for your extreme makeover. it's by far the most common question on here. your tooth problems are always your own fault so it's time to take on the personal and financial resposiblity to do something about it. put the soda and candy bar down and pick up some floss so you don't have future problems.
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why are you always so negative? I think you should start enjoying life rather then rant and rave about negative things in your life...
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why are you always so negative? I think you should start enjoying life rather then rant and rave about negative things in your life...
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Looking for an inexpensive Dentist in Dallas for Molar Extraction.?
My husband is needs his two upper molars removed and we have been quoted 344.00 per tooth and 500 for the anesthesia. Our insurance won't cover very much, does anyone know of a Dentist in the Dallas are that takes Dental Select Insurance, and works at a lower price. We aren't worried about a pretty waiting room at this point, just getting these painful teeth OUT. Thank you in advance for your answers.
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call monark dental or some of the other retail dentist.
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call monark dental or some of the other retail dentist.
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My Aetna Insurance isnt paying their agreed share of my bills!?
I work for red lion hotel, I signed up in November of 2009 for health, dental and medical insurance though Aetna. They take exactly $8.90 out for Dental, $17.02 out for Medical and $2.00 for vision from every one of my paychecks. So I Pay $55.84 per month for my insurance. I have seen a gyno and an eye dr. I called Aetna to make sure I was covered before I went to my appointments they said "yes"! I got a bill in the mail for my gyno app and I have to pay the entire Bill of about $200.00 I also have to pay the whole bill for my eye dr of $130.00. I called Aetna to find out why they will not pay the bills, they said well the gyno will not be covered because Aetna doesn't cover preventative care! I had an annual exam! They won't pay it! They said they'd only cover it if I was SICK!!! WTF! The Eye Dr. Appointment will not be covered because its not IN THEIR NETWORK! WTF I asked these jerks if they'd cover these appointments before I had them and they all said yes now they all tell me they will not pay after I had them! Of coarse I'm going to cancel my insurance but can I request to have all the money they have taken out from my paychecks back? since they didn't cover any of my bills and i never use the insurance? they have received $233.36 from my paychecks to pay for the insurance! I feel since they will not pay my medical bills like they had said they would I should get all that money back since I never got to use any of it! I also never used any of there services! My other problem is the hotel I work at doesn't really have an HR anymore they do but they don't so it's not easy to talk to my employer about this. The girl who was the previous HR didn't even give me my Insurance Cards, I had to ask the Accounting department to help me, they are just cards you rip out of the back of the packet. This company doesn't send you cards like Blue Cross Blue Sheild or othe companies do... Also I never got an ID # I was told to use my SOS, well that doesn't work either. I hate Aetna!
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healthquotes.awardspace.info - I switched to this health insurance from them, cause it gives much cheaper rates for m?.
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healthquotes.awardspace.info - I switched to this health insurance from them, cause it gives much cheaper rates for m?.
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Does anyone know a place near Tampa where i can get my tooth removed at a fair price?
Does anyone know where i can get my tooth fixed or removed near Tampa,or Saintpetersburg Florida at a low cost?I dont know if it is true but i heard that dental colleges and universities does it at low cost if this is true please tell me places i can get help,it is very expensive to see a regular dentist expecially if your insurance doesnt cover dental.I am hurting please help.
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You can easily check your minimal health care rates in internet, for example here - health-quotes.talk4fun.net
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You can easily check your minimal health care rates in internet, for example here - health-quotes.talk4fun.net
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Liberals please answer the following questions?
1. Do you believe that the government should pay for health insurance for every american? 2. Do you believe that the government should pay for dental insurance? 3. Do you believe that the government should pay for everyone's college? 4. If a person wants to work, and does not have a vehicle do you believe that the government should pay for transportation to work? 5. If a person wants to work, and does not have child care do you believe that the government should pay for child care? 6. If a person wants to work and does not have money to pay for an apartment do you believe the government should pay for a place for them to live? 7. If you answered yes to these, who will pay for this?
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good luck getting a real answer there cus there is no answer for number7 besides "ughh we will pay for it"
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good luck getting a real answer there cus there is no answer for number7 besides "ughh we will pay for it"
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how much does a partial tooth cost?
i was just wondering because im about to get one and i have no insurance and i have to pay cash. So whats the range of prices it could cost. And does anyone know of some affordable dental insurance? Thanks alot:P
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it varies from where you live, how many teeth are involved, and if the dentist needs to do extractions. where i work we have done partial that replace three teeth and charged $1100. ask your dentist ahead of time they should know what they will charge.
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it varies from where you live, how many teeth are involved, and if the dentist needs to do extractions. where i work we have done partial that replace three teeth and charged $1100. ask your dentist ahead of time they should know what they will charge.
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I AM 63 YEARS OLD AND HAVE NO MEDICAL OR DENTAL INS. DO I QUALIFY FOR BENIFITS?
DO I GET FREE INSURANCE BENIFITS?
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I don't know about if you could receive free insurance benefits. An alternative to medical/dental insurance would be a discount health plan. I have located a website that compares health benefit plans, as I do not have personal experience with any plan other than Ameriplan. I have listed the compare website as a source, as well as a site for Ameriplan. Also in my search, I located a website that has some guidelines for comparing discount health plans, which I will also list as a source. I hope that this helps you.
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I don't know about if you could receive free insurance benefits. An alternative to medical/dental insurance would be a discount health plan. I have located a website that compares health benefit plans, as I do not have personal experience with any plan other than Ameriplan. I have listed the compare website as a source, as well as a site for Ameriplan. Also in my search, I located a website that has some guidelines for comparing discount health plans, which I will also list as a source. I hope that this helps you.
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how much is an office visit to the cherry hill dental office?
i need to see a dentist about a problem and at the moment i don't have insurance but i will starting next month so I'm worried about the cost of the visit and the work the dentist will have to do on me (cherry hill dentist office in Jefferson City, MO)
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From the knowledge of mine,I have good experience here www.dentalfree.info .Not only was I able to choose from many different discount dental plans in my area, but easily found one that offers incredible savings.
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From the knowledge of mine,I have good experience here www.dentalfree.info .Not only was I able to choose from many different discount dental plans in my area, but easily found one that offers incredible savings.
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Looking for an Affordable / Cheap Dentist - Milwaukee or surrounding areas?
I have a lot of work that needs to be done and am looking for an affordable dentist in Milwaukee or the surrounding cities as I do not have dental insurance and plan to pay cash. Anyone know of a cheaper affordable dentist? Marquette is OUT of the question as they have a long wait (3-6 weeks just to get back to you after you apply). Any names would be appreciated.
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Maybe this website should be of some use to you: 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 extractions, xrays, filling...etc. all services are included in this very affordable plan. They even had my very affordable plan active in 2 hours and was able to use them the very same day. good luck and hope this helps.
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Maybe this website should be of some use to you: 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 extractions, xrays, filling...etc. all services are included in this very affordable plan. They even had my very affordable plan active in 2 hours and was able to use them the very same day. good luck and hope this helps.
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I pay $4000 a year for Hillary's health insurance plan. Is that too much?
I have the great health insurance of the Federal Government, BCBS, with Metlife Dental and I pay $4000 a year or $333 per month.
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I don't know where these people giving their opinions are getting their information from. There are many variables to determine if the deal you are getting is good. Deductible, Co-pays, Script Coverage, Co-Insurance, Out of pocket maximums and many other factors. You can go to many online sites and get comparative quotes from companies.
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I don't know where these people giving their opinions are getting their information from. There are many variables to determine if the deal you are getting is good. Deductible, Co-pays, Script Coverage, Co-Insurance, Out of pocket maximums and many other factors. You can go to many online sites and get comparative quotes from companies.
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