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Originally Posted by Slava
One of the things most frustrating with dentistry is the benefits coverage. Say you have a plan and they offer $100 for a particular procedure. Then the dentist explains that the company is using the 2010 schedule and they charge more, so although you are covered for 80% or whatever, you are paying 20% plus that amount.
I know this isn't the time to put this out there in the economic cycle, but dentistry should be covered under health care. I have no idea how some families get by with no coverage and then having a $1000 bill out of the blue.
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I do agree, or when you have dual coverage and still have to pay out of pocket, I dont get it wife has 80% coverage and mine is 100% yet there is always an outstanding amount when we leave the dentist office. As well, I went through a time when we had no dental coverage at all (persay) as my benefits were 100% through a spending account. The fees were substantialy less when you paid for everything then when you were "covered" by a health plan. The dentists are the same as an autobody shop or roofer, if it is through insurance the prices are far higher then when you pay for it yourself.