AmeriPlan Discount Dental Plans
Eye exams for children are critical. Children, especially young children, don’t often realize they are having vision problems. Vision loss can affect their learning in school and potentially cause permanent vision loss if left untreated. Studies suggest that five to 10 percent of preschoolers and 25 percent of school-aged children have some type of vision…
On Tuesday two U.S. appeals courts issued conflicting rulings on a subject that’s important to millions of people: the availability of subsidies to help purchase coverage under the health-care law. KHN’s Mary Agnes Carey answers some frequently asked questions about those court decisions and how they impact consumers. Q: What did the courts decide? A:…
A medical emergency could occur at any time for anyone, but for many families, those with and without health insurance, these unexpected health problems can easily spiral into a financial nightmare. AmeriPlan can help cushion the financial blow. AmeriPlan MD Plus program is an affordable medical discount program that can give everyone in your entire…
The New Year is here, and many of us, or about one in three Americans, make resolutions to better ourselves in the year ahead. Unfortunately less than half of those who make New Year’s resolutions have stuck with their goals six months later. Here are some tips on making New Year’s resolutions that stick: Weight…
The holiday season has arrived, a time of celebration with food, family and friends. But the holidays also can become a challenging time for both our emotional and physical health. Here are some tips from AmeriPlan on how to stay healthy during the holidays: Eat healthy. While many people gain anywhere from 5-10 pounds during…
Most parents cringe when they learn their child needs braces. Braces are often expensive, and many dental insurance policies don’t cover them or only a portion of the total costs, which can range from $1,500 to more than $7,000. These costs often cover the one to two years of monthly adjustments and orthodontist visits. Adults…
Recent studies have found a link between osteoporosis and tooth loss. Osteoporosis is a bone condition, mostly affecting women but men also develop it, too, where bones lose density and become prone to fractures. Osteoporosis affects many bones throughout the body, and dentists are discovering that dental x-rays, taken at regular dental exams, can detect…
Don’t brush off your next dental visit. Your twice-a-year routine dental cleanings not only leave your teeth feeling clean and smooth, but these visits can help your dentist prevent serious dental and health problems in the future. Most dental cleanings cost an average of $100, depending on where you live. If you need dental x-rays,…
If you’re suffering from a dental problem but don’t have dental insurance or low-cost dental care, you could be avoiding a trip to the dentist. Dental problems also could be linked to another health problem, so it’s important to seek out a low-cost dental care option or purchase a dental discount plan to help you…
As we grow older, we need to provide extra care for our teeth. With regular dental visits and proper oral hygiene, we’ll prevent or slow the development of tooth problems, like decay or gum disease. If you have Medicare coverage, the program offers very little dental coverage. You’ll have to pay for your own routine…