You can go to ehealthlink.com and type in Washington in the search box.
One can obtain individual dental insurance plans in Ohio by visiting the 'Anthem' website. One can find further information on the website as well as different plans.
Blue cross and blue shield do offer dental insurance.
Regular health insurance does not typically cover dental implants. One would need to obtain a separate dental insurance for any dentistry related work.
Private dental insurance is being offered less and less among employers, which has caused many people to look into individual plans. If you are not part of a group plan, you can obtain private dental insurance. You just have to be willing to do the research to determine what plan works best for your needs and your budget. In general, you should be prepared to pay a higher price.
Many employers now offer dental insurance as part of their benefit plans. If this is the case, then one could obtain information about dental insurance from their Human Resources department and/or the representative for their particular dental plan. If one is seeking independent dental insurance (for those that are unemployed or whose employers do not offer dental insurance), there is a plethora of information available online. Many websites offer a comparison of dental insurance rates and provide information about the various types of insurance available. If one is eligible for Medicaid or Medicare, one can contact their local Medicaid/Medicare office for further information about dental insurance.
A closed list refers to the network of dentists from which you can obtain treatment that is covered under your dental policy.
Once you obtain dental insurance, you can use it. The only hold up would be with the dentist themselves. The dentist may not schedule the appointment for a few weeks.
You can find information at: FIND A DENTAL PLAN Directory Onlne - a list of NADP members that provide dental benefits plans in your state, for information on coverage, links to their websites and phone numbers. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) (insureuonline.org) is the organization of insurance regulators from the 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories Insurance Resources at The American Dental Association (ada.org) - many state dental associations sponsor or endorse programs for their members. Web based insurance quote services are available that allow you to obtain a rate quotation on-line or by e-mail. Refer to links below
* Probably only those offered through employer sponsored plans, but policies vary from state to state* To find companies in your state that provide dental insurance or dental discount plans, go to the National Association of Dental Plans site (www.nadp.org) which has a directory of companies that offer dental insurance. The directory can be searched by state and you can select "individual" and get the list of just those companies that provide individual dental insurance in your state. The listing also tells you if the company provides dental HMO, dental PPO, dental indemnity (traditional insurance without a network) or a discount plan (not insurance but a discount off the dentist's fees who are part of the discount network).
One can look on dental insurance websites including 'Simply Health', 'Winter Green Healthcare', 'Dental Plans', 'E-Health Insurance, 'Cigna' and 'Delta Dental Ins'. One is able to obtain a quotation online and even sign up in minutes, depending on previous dental health.
An individual can go about obtaining insurance from the lesser known but very well trust company of Acadia by contacting an insurance rep for the company and speaking to them.
To continue individual health insurance after a divorce, one can apply for an insurance coverage under the Federal Law COBRA. It means that person will be covered by his/her ex-spouse's insurance plan obtained from the ex-spouse's own company or employer.