Will My Medical Insurance Cover Tooth Extraction?
Mar 26, 2007 by sbma88 | Posted in Dental
I am having to have several teeth pulled, including my four wisdom teeth. Several of the teeth have become impacted. Will my medical insurance (Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Minnesota) cover any of this or is this something that only dental insurance covers?
There should be a phone number on your card. Call it and get the information from the right source.
Irene F | Mar 26, 2007
No medical insurance, need help in MN?
Jan 30, 2008 by skaught78 | Posted in Other - Health
I have no medical insurance. I live in Minnesota. I do not qualify for MN care. I need some medical help. Does anybody know where I can see a cheap or free doctor?
Look for a free medical clinic in the yellow pages... some are free, some charge on a sliding scale (you pay depending upon what your income level is). They'll also help with medication costs.
Carl L | Jan 30, 2008
Anyone Familiar with Minnesota Care health care program/insurance?
Sep 30, 2007 by IloveMaryKay | Posted in Insurance
I had MN Care, which isn't Medical Assistance through the county, but more like a program for people who are under income guidlines but over the income guidlines for Medical Assistance (free health insurance throught county) for a few months, paid my premiums on time, then my husband was suppose to get new insurance through work and I let my insurance cancel, as in I just didn't pay anymore. Now I want to redo it but I'm not sure if I have to reapply or can I renew? I'm not sure what to do, but I have a LOT of dental work coming up and need this approved ASAP.
Yes, I do have dental coverage and no I didn't get the insurance through my husband. WAY too much money every week.
You will have to reapply. Anytime coverage lapses, you will have to reapply for it.
Do you currently have insurance with your husband? If you do, it doesn't appear you would qualify any longer.
Here is information re: MinnesotaCare:
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/hrd/pubs/mncare.pdf
and
http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased&dDocName=id_006255
Are you sure you'll be covered under the dental program?
Princess Leia | Sep 30, 2007
Paul Thissen: Out of work, with no health insurance - Minneapolis Star Tribune
10.01.09
Nearly 200,000 Minnesotans have one thing in common right now: They've lost their jobs and, in many cases, their health insurance.
These historic unemployment numbers are just one symptom of the current economic crisis facing our state and nation. Families are losing their homes, bankruptcies are on the rise, and a lack of health insurance exacerbates both. When the Legislature undertakes its staggering task this year of balancing the state budget, it must do so with an eye to easing the pain job loss wreaks on our communities and families. It can start with short-term, affordable health insurance.
Most of us can identify with the toll on families when they don't have insurance. Cost-effective, preventive care is often delayed or skipped altogether; visits for injury or illness may be put off until more costly emergency care or hospitalization is required. A lack of health insurance may even compound the challenge of finding a new job when chronic conditions go untreated.
Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune, MN