posted by on Nov 21
buckeye_babe95 asked:
Our family is faced with having to change dentists because of insurance reasons…..and the only ones covered under our dental insurance now are those who are affiliated with dental franchises—-like Allcare or Bright Now Dental, etc., we had gone to our regular dentist anyway but the insurance only paid him $22.50 of the $112 billed for a bi-annual cleaning, which should be covered 100% under our plan, so they billed us $30 each to the tune of $120. We can’t afford that twice a year PLUS why should we pay that for a service that should be 100% covered, that would just be bad money management.
Our family is faced with having to change dentists because of insurance reasons…..and the only ones covered under our dental insurance now are those who are affiliated with dental franchises—-like Allcare or Bright Now Dental, etc., we had gone to our regular dentist anyway but the insurance only paid him $22.50 of the $112 billed for a bi-annual cleaning, which should be covered 100% under our plan, so they billed us $30 each to the tune of $120. We can’t afford that twice a year PLUS why should we pay that for a service that should be 100% covered, that would just be bad money management.
So, I was wondering why would a dentist become affiliated with one of these franchises instead of opening their own practice? Does it have anything to do with their ability or test scores? Is it simply because they are in debt from dental school and can’t afford their own practice?
Does anyone have any input?
well we have no option BUT to go. We did/do have a private dentist, but he is not a provider under our plan. What is supposed to be 100% covered is costing us hundreds of dollars twice a year.
