Indiviual is on medicare but no other insurance. Has no other financial rescource. Plus she is disabled and not near any dental school which still costs alot and long waiting lists. She has 2 artificial knees so infection is an issue, also. I am also disablied and not able to help with money.
2006-08-03 05:26:41 · 8 answers · asked by snowmom 2 in Health ➔ Dental
I must add she does not qualify for medicad anyways in our community dentist do mot accepy medicaid, only for children. Also she has ulcerating HURTING teeth that are not from lack of care just lack of funds to use dentists who you must admit charge insurances outrageous prices, I mean to pull one tooth over $300.00.
2006-08-03 07:36:23 · update #1
If your state association does not work with a charity care program (some do - some don't), try your local United Way as a clearing house to direct you to some possible resource for your care. Personally, I had a few bad experiences with my state's charity care screening and I dropped out after about 20 years participation. To replace that, I choose one person a year to get charity care at "up to" 100% reduction in fee. No, I don't have the ability to do a financial review the way they do, but I decided that I can do a better job in my own community of knowing who needs and deserves help and who doesn't. MAYBE you can find a dentist near you with the same attitude.
Unfortunately, you might be to "well off" for Medicaid, but it is worth looking into.
Side bar: The "final straw" with me and our charity program was when they sent me a patient was was covered by Medicaid, but didn't think she wanted to trust a "Medicaid dentist" with her mouth. She kind of missed the point... The one before that was a resident of a nursing home 45 minutes from me. In my state, the nursing home is required BY LAW to provide dental care for their residents, but the family had heard of me, blah, blah, blah, and found out I was on the charity list and asked if they could be referred to me.
2006-08-03 06:22:29 · answer #1 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you cant afford insurance or dont qualify, there is an affordable alternative out there that wont pay 100% of the cost of dental work, but will offer considerable savings. Give this website a quick peek: www.theaplan.biz/rachele or call 541-258-7148 email and IM: starsalso@yahoo.com
2006-08-03 21:23:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every so often in our community, I'll read something about dentists who offer no-cost dental care for those who need it.
I'd contact an organization near you that might be able to help, like a group which assists senior citizens.
2006-08-03 05:33:03 · answer #3 · answered by 60s Chick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
okk go to your local township trustee they can help with funding also contact your local congressman and senetor...dont 4get local churches they are always gr8 when they find out all the things bless u that u have going against u...so try the township trustee 1st hun bless u n goodluck
2006-08-03 05:33:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can check with some local charities for the disabled.
2006-08-03 05:31:02 · answer #5 · answered by Blunt Honesty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try your local united way charitable group. This is something they really push in Texas. Medicade is another route you can try.
2006-08-03 05:40:01 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this isn't cancer and you can't die from not having teeth. this is the unfortunate result of self neglect and poor hygiene. asking for charity for teeth is just like asking for charity for plastic surgery. you don't deserve it just because you need it. you'll live just fine without teeth.
2006-08-03 06:09:45 · answer #7 · answered by tomh311 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you should qualify for medicade and you can get it done thru that.
2006-08-03 05:30:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋