Correct? ACA covers Dental?

[Paper Roses]

I hope this information is correct. I am a strong believer in National Single Payer care.
I find myself wondering why, if ACA covers dental, why is this same service not offered by Medicare?

Those of us on Medicare pay for the plan plus extra for supplements and drugs. Why no option for dental care?
This is not a complaint, just a question. Many of us need dental work but cannot afford the cost. I would gladly pay for this service as an option but there seems to be no way for us old-timers. I can't even afford drug coverage.

OK, so I need two crowns. $2000.00. Don't know where to find the money and cannot afford regular dental insurance. Another case of low income seniors getting the wrong end of the deal? Why is dental care not an option under either situation?

[Nye Bevan]

1. I believe that only pediatric dental (for ages 19 and under) is required to be covered.

Here is a link that may help. Good luck!

http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Low-Cost-Dental-Work

[Larry the Cable Dude]

2. ACA is not a health plan

it allows you to choose a health plan.

Some offer dental, some don't. Don't expect an inexpensive premium with dental included.

[Moosepoop]

5. Correct -- some plans offer dental, some don't.

But choosing dental coverage isn't necessarily that much more expensive.

I narrowed my choice of plans down to two -- they were essentially the same plan (same insurer, same coverages, deductibles, copays, etc), except that one added dental and vision coverage. The difference in cost to me (after subsidies) was about $8 a week. I went with the one that had the dental and vision for $8 a week more.

[PoliticAverse]

3. There is no requirement under the ACA for health plans to include dental coverage for adults.

Some plans do offer it as an option. Also most states' Medicaid programs cover dental services.

[lumberjack_jeff]

4. Not unless you now qualify for Medicaid due to ACA. n/t

[Demo_Chris]

6. You might need to just pull the teeth. Sucks, but crowns are for kings. nt

[darkangel218]

7. Have you looked into Dental Discount Plans?

Www.dentalplans.com it's pretty good. For lil over $100 per year you can get 50%-70% off all dental procedures, including crowns. I think a crown is about $500.,

And no waiting period.

Good luck!!

[bluestate10]

14. Delta Dental is good, but the fee is $1,000 per year. Still a bargain,

most normal dentistry gets done and some expensive dentistry for those that need it get done.

[Bluenorthwest]

8. Expanded Medicaid gets dental for free, Medicare gets nothing.

That's how it is.

[okaawhatever]

9. You may want to check on a university with a dental school in your area. Most of them offer

steep discounts for services. Depending on the area they can have a long wait list, but it might help. You never know until you try.

[Motown_Johnny]

10. Some plans do, most plans don't (except for kids)

I had to buy a separate dental plan.

There is nothing in the law which requires dental coverage for adults.



You should have asked this 2 days ago so we could have gotten you to sign up for a dental plan.

[Lex]

11. I added a Dental policy with my Silver Plan.

We'll see how it goes. It's about $30/month (the dental plan). There were several to choose from at different price-points.

[BadgerKid]

12. Dental school service is about half

of private practice rates but may take several long sessions. be especially leery of corporate dentistry..Some are known to pressure you into more extensive work / payment plans than may be needed.

[bluestate10]

13. I don't think so. But you can get a good Dental plan for $1,000-$1500

per year. The plan covers routine dental care and will cover dental surgery and reconstructive work if your balance is high enough.

[SoCalDem]

15. Teeth, eyes and ears are not officially part of the human body

of course..

guts, butts & weenies are of course covered.. (among other parts)