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Where can i find orthodontic insurance?

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Dr. Douglas Fronzaglia ii, do, ms answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Geriatrics

Current coverage: You may be able to add it to your current health insurance as a "dental rider".

Answered 11/1/2012

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Sadly dental: Insurances for the most part are a joke! orthodontic coverage is typically $1000-1500 (lifetime) for treatment. It may / may not be part of one's dental coverage. I don't know if you can just buy orthodontic coverage. A lot of them also have waiting periods, etc., so explore to see if it is even worth the effort.

Answered 9/30/2016

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Dr. Louis Sterling answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Depends: Insurance companies are in business to make $$. Private insurance probably isn't worth it! save the $$ you'd spend in premiums and save for the treatment yourself.

Answered 9/30/2016

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Many places: If you have insurance where you work see your hr people. Ortho benefits can often be added to an existing dental policy--for an increased premium. Beware of waiting periods, the fine print and make sure orthodontists near you accept a particular plan. A health care savings account makes the most sense.

Answered 10/4/2016

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HR rep: Contact your hr rep, or if you are self employed, contact metlife or delta dental or aetna (3 big providers). You can also look inot discount programs like beta health.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Insurance Agent: Stand alone orthodontic insurance is impossible to find. It's usually a rider on a dental insurance package. Ask employer if coverage is offered on company plan. Or talk to anindependent insurance agent. Know that orthodontic insurance is not cost effective when purchased individually.

Answered 9/30/2016

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