Dentures on a Budget
If you are a low-income senior citizen and want to get affordable dentures, there are many options available. This article will give you a few tips that might help you save money on your dental care.
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Check with your employer to see if they offer a dental plan for employees. If they do, this is the easiest way to get free dentures.
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Consider Medicare Advantage Plans which provide coverage for dental care as well as other medical costs.
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Check your state’s Medicaid program for seniors if it provides dental coverage and to see if you qualify for the program.
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If you do not qualify for Medicaid or Medicare, check with your local county office on their programs that provide assistance with health care expenses such as Denti-Cal in California.
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Apply for Medicaid if you are eligible with your local county office.
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Talk to your doctor about finding a low-cost dental discount plan.
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Consider going to a dental clinic that offers care for people on low-incomes in your area and ask about getting affordable dentures without any cost or upfront payment.
The Complete Guide to Getting Free Dentures
Dentures are a common sight in the mouths of many Americans. They can be a great solution for people who have lost teeth due to various reasons - old age, accidents, or tooth decay. There are many denture programs out there that offer free dentures and we will discuss some of them here.
There are many different ways to get free dentures and we will go over some of the most popular options below.
How To Apply for Dental Care if You’re Low Income or Homeless
The Affordable Care Act’s Medicaid expansion and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provide coverage for dental care.
The Medicaid program offers dental benefits to low-income adults, children, pregnant women, elderly people and people with disabilities. CHIP provides coverage for children in low-income families who don’t qualify for Medicaid.
You can apply for these programs through your state’s Department of Human Services or Health Services agency website.
