Re: Braces- anyone get health insurance to pay?

[Guest guest]

Good question, I'm also curious because my surgeon will write a

letter as well... any ideas are welcome, especially ones that have

worked!

Neta-lee

> Hi-

>

> I was reading on one of these boards someplace...that some one was

> able to get their health insurance to pick up the tab on braces

> and/or retainer. I was wondering what wording was used to get the

> medical side to pick up the bill.

>

> It makes sense to me that the health insurance would pick it up

> because it's not cosmetic, braces are needed to do the surgery that

> is needed for health reasons.

>

> If anyone has been able to get insurance to help them pay for the

> braces I would really appreciate any tips you can give me. My

> surgeon is willing to write the letter...

>

> Thanks!

[Guest guest]

> Sorry a little slow on this one, just got in from London last night and

> finally catching up on my emails.

> From what I understand, they only hope you have in getting your insurance

to pay for your braces is if it is specifically stated in your policy that

they are covered.

I have Delta Dental through my last employer which pays for 50% of the braces

with a lifetime maximum of $1200. Which I am sure most of you know that isn't

even close to 50%, but $3000 is better than $4000!