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Truth About Managed Care Managed
care is a new concept in which
patients have very little say.
Insurance providers contract with
specific dentists whom they have
selected to treat patients in their
specific plans. Patients are
then either assigned to one dentist or
told to choose from the provider's
list of dentists. They are also
given a corresponding list of covered
services. Patients have nothing
more to say about selecting their own
dentist. If the doctor you
currently visit is not on "the
list" for that insurance plan,
the plan will typically not pay for
the services you receive, or will pay
only a greatly reduced amount.
In some plans, you may be stuck with
that particular dentist whether or not
you feel comfortable.
Some managed care
providers may limit the appointment
times available for managed care
patients in their practice. This
means that it may be difficult to find
a treatment time this is suitable for
your personal schedule. You may
also encounter delays in seeing your
dentist, as well as special
restrictions on your treatment.
These factors will detract for your
overall dental experience and make you
reluctant to accept the prescribed
treatment.
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