In Response to Question For Those Who Are on Medicare &/or AARP Dental Plan : I've got an AARP Dental Plan through UHC and, so far, haven't found it helpful or affordable.  Recently, I visited an in-network dental provider for much needed care.  I'm on fixed pension and SSDA incomes, so my dental needs are long overdue.  After joining an AARP complete plan w/additional dental rider, my Medicare monthly premium went from $65 to $140!  (Okay . . .  I'll do what I can to afford it; besides,  once my dental and other med needs are met, it'll be worth the sacrifice.  NOT!!!) I won't go into details of the major live-changing decisions and readjustments I've made, but will say "the jury's still out" on expected benefits. Finally, long short, I paid $10 to discover:  required care and dentures, $6,893; my post-insurance, out-of-pocket costs, $2,330; and, $1,165 must be paid BEFORE any work can begin w/balance due BEFORE completion!  I'm desperately seekiing alternative solutions and/or programs, online and elsewhere, as we speak.  Not having much luck so far, and welcome any advice, help, recommendations, etc. anyone else has to offer.  PLEASE AND THANKS IN ADVANCE! Take what you will from my experience; hope it's been helpful.
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