Not only are beautiful smiles for kids, but parents also desire straight teeth. However, orthodontia is expensive and it can be difficult to find dental insurance that covers braces.
There are more options for adult orthodontics. If you do not have adult coverage, there are many options available to you to help you pay for the treatment that you require.
Sponsored by an employer
Dental insurance is often included in an employee’s overall health care package. Employers determine the plan and level of coverage. Many dental plans don’t cover orthodontic treatment. And if they do include it, it is often only for children younger than 18. It’s good to know that coverage for adult orthodontic treatment is growing.
Seek out if there are waiting periods or maximums if your employer offers adult coverage. Also, you should find out whether there are non-covered braces or if you have to visit a dentist or an orthodontist in your insurer’s network.
Individual Dental Insurance
Insurance companies now offer individual dental plans. A dental plan can also be offered to those who have enrolled in a health plan through the Affordable Care Act. Not all plans offer orthodontic coverage. And, even fewer offer it to adults.
DeltaCare USA PAA48 provides coverage for adult orthodontic treatment. Your annual premium is $105, and the cost for 24 months orthodontic treatment is $2,500. This is roughly 50 percent less than an average treatment fee. Delta Dental is an approved provider of this discount so it’s best to select an orthodontist or dentist who accepts the reduction.
This plan has no maximums or deductibles and there are no claim forms. However as with all benefits you should carefully review the plan’s orthodontic limitations. You can find the disclosure form for DeltaCare PAA48 on page 29.
Special Discount Plans
While not considered dental insurance, discounts plans, also known as dental savings programs or dental insurance, allow you to get lower-priced dentistry services. These plans are increasingly popular due to the significant discounts offered by network dental offices. They also offer price reductions for adult orthodontia, as well cosmetic procedures.
Careington Care500 plan offers 20 percent savings on the regular fees for adult orthodontia. A $20 non-refundable processing fee is charged and $99 annual fee per member are required to join.
If you don’t have any dental insurance and have not yet received coverage for treatment, or if your maximum lifetime payout has been reached, you may consider a discount plan.
Shopping for Orthodontic Insurance
It is important to compare all options when choosing the right plan for yourself and your wallet. Different dental plans have different limitations. There may be waiting periods, waiting periods and discounts.
Most of these plans will require that you use a network dentist. Make sure there are dentists near you who can provide treatment. Ask your dentist or oral surgeon if you have any questions about the plan.
It can be hard to find dental insurance that covers braces. You can still have beautiful teeth and straighter teeth with the help of more discount programs and expanded network dental insurance.