What role is dental benefit changes having this AEP?

[Sam]

I would love to hear how dental changes as well as plans that kept strong embedded dental are impacting you this AEP. Did your carriers cut dental in any major way, how much impact is that happening on plan choice in your markets?

 

[axeman462]

almost no effect for me. there have been cuts, small complaints, but no plan changes yet due specifically to dental

 

[mkblinzler]

Hit and miss
Some don’t like going back in time to preventative only dental. Others are fine with it.

 

[GoPokes]

I am continuing to brush twice per day, a floss about once per week. Havent been to the dentist in about 5 years.

 

[axeman462]

did y'all know that the toothbrush was invented in Kentucky?



Had it been invented literally anywhere else, it would have been called a "Teethbrush".

 

[rmhaire]

did y'all know that the toothbrush was invented in Kentucky?



Had it been invented literally anywhere else, it would have been called a "Teethbrush".

What about South Georgia? Peg Scrubber?

 

[GoPokes]

When I ask my dad if he got a haircut, he says he got them all cut.

 

[kgmom219]

I would love to hear how dental changes as well as plans that kept strong embedded dental are impacting you this AEP. Did your carriers cut dental in any major way, how much impact is that happening on plan choice in your markets?

For my very few MAPD PPO, we are absolutely discussing it and I am advising a move to either the HMO or a new carrier altogether. The BCBSTX Dental Premier plan has excellent dental benefits.

 

[annon123]

I am continuing to brush twice per day, a floss about once per week. Havent been to the dentist in about 5 years.

I take it you are hoping for a big cash return when the tooth fairy eventually visits you?

 

[vic120]

Not really seeing it being an issue

I see people more notice the lowered over the counter, but not tremendously concerned about it, a small complain by some

What I am seeing a LOT is the people who have higher tier meds effected by some carriers going to % copays

and some raising Out of pocket maxs a LOT and higher hospital and surgery copays

few had issues with providers dropping out of networks as well