Despite common belief, dental insurance is not actually insurance because it doesn't protect patients from catastrophic financial risk. It functions as a pre-paid discount plan or an annual benefit allowance with strict caps.
The good news is that many dentists are now creating annual tiered plans which include the basic xrays, 2 exams/cleanings, 1 emergency visit (completely covered!!) and 20% off anything that exceeds that.
You know, what insurance companies are supposed to do. 🤨

These are also a form of direct primary care agreements (also known as direct dental care, in-office dental plans, or dental membership savings plans), and are designed for patients without insurance, or for those seeking an alternative to traditional insurance. It allows patients immediate access to care with no waiting periods or annual maximums that limit total benefits. We know that traditional dental insurance plans will have you paying thousands, just for the privilege of having to pay hundreds for your care. It's bullshit. If you can find a dental office with a direct primary care agreement, GRAB IT. They're worth their weight in gold.
https://rising.dental/what-is-direct-dental-care/
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What is Direct Dental Care? - Rising Dental

Direct Dental Care, (DDC) is exactly what the name implies—direct, membership based dental care without hidden costs or third party ...

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Primay Clinic's direct primary care model is awesome. For just $89 a month it covers meds, labs, and visits, simplifying care with one transparent price. You get easier access to your provider, more time in appointments, faster scheduling, and care that focuses on prevention and what actually helps you — no insurance headaches. Affordable, straightforward, and built around the patient experience — fore real.
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Direct Primary Care Services. If you’re paying for insurance, you might still be overpaying. #DirectPrimaryCare
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Insurance doesn’t make care better — it makes it harder to access
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Imagine texting your medical provider and actually getting a response.
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You don’t need better insurance — you need better access
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Mississippi doctor reveals cheap self-pay rates to help the uninsured

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Same frustration as the author. Hate "concierge" as we don't don't double bill patients and insurance, keep prices as affordable as possible for most and help patients save on labs, meds, imaging, etc. Maybe 'affordable' or 'ethical' concierge would work better. #directprimarycare #familymedicine

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"...I tell my patients when they want me to squeeze them in for an appointment that I can squeeze more socks in my dresser drawer, but I cannot squeeze a human being into a time slot..." #primarycare #familymedicine #directprimarycare #massachusetts #boston 1/n

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