Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Social Security & Medicare

Maxheader

(4,401 posts) Thu Jan 24, 2019, 08:33 PM Jan 2019

Medicare for dentists... [View all]

Had a root canal done yesterday...1300$ just for that...
Now I will have to pay another 1200$ for the crown..

Made the comment to the front desk personnel that dentists
need to accept medicare for their clients....

They were not amused..

17 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Medicare for dentists... [View all] Maxheader Jan 2019 OP

A friend of mine needs implants. guillaumeb Jan 2019 #1

Another member of a caravan pandr32 Jan 2019 #3

One part of the reason that the US healthcare system is ranked 37. guillaumeb Jan 2019 #4

How many implants is he getting? hedda_foil Jan 2019 #8

20. eom guillaumeb Jan 2019 #12

Good grief! hedda_foil Jan 2019 #13

Agreed. guillaumeb Jan 2019 #14

Dental Health is an Important Part of Overall Health dlk Jan 2019 #2

I don't understand how dentists got left out of Medicare tikka Jan 2019 #7

My 80 year old father JenniferJuniper Jan 2019 #5

I found Spirit Dental Desert grandma Jan 2019 #6

How much is the premium? hedda_foil Jan 2019 #9

The premium depends on where you live and which plan you choose. Desert grandma Jan 2019 #10

Thanks! 😳 hedda_foil Jan 2019 #11

I had a root canal done six months ago and paid the same amount. llmart Jan 2019 #15

Medicare does cover my vision care.... Maxheader Jan 2019 #16

I don't think it covers a regular eye exam or prescription glasses. llmart Jan 2019 #17