 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Many dental plans have the alternative benefits provision and unfortunately many don't cover replacements of any kind. Unfortunately very few cover implants. Our experience has been that some companies will pay for the crown on an implant even if they don't pay for the implant, but at the reimbursement level for a crown on a tooth, which is a lot less costly than one on an implant.
Remember that insurance companies are in the business of making money and not spending it. They will use any means to get out of paying a claim if they can. How do you think they pay for those big office buildings?
Jerry
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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