DentalPlans.com Study Reveals Seniors’ Biggest Health Affordability
Concerns
PLANTATION, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–lt;a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/affordablecare?src=hash” target=”_blank”gt;#affordablecarelt;/agt;–A new survey conducted by OnePoll on behalf of DentalPlans.com
reveals that retirees and soon-to-be retired adults are increasingly
concerned about the affordability of health care – including dental – as
they age.
Top medical issues retirees worry they can’t afford, include the
following:
- Dentures/veneers 27%
- Trauma 27%
- Broken bone 23%
- Hip/knee replacement 22%
- Lost tooth 20%
- Root canal 19%
- Cavity 13%
- Chipped tooth 12%
- Stitches 11%
- Concussion 11%
The survey collected information from 2,000 Americans and was focused on
examining how people pay for unexpected medical or dental bills.
Almost half of the older respondents affirmed, unsurprisingly, that cost
is the biggest factor when deciding to go to the doctor or dentist. But,
while more than half of the respondents over 50 said that they plan on
letting Medicare handle health expenses, basic Medicare does not cover
dental care (with a few, very specific exceptions).
“It’s hard for people of any age to understand the complexities of
health and dental insurance,” says Jenn Stoll, Chief Commercial Officer
for DentalPlans.com, a leading online dental and health savings
marketplace. “So many people think once they reach age 65, they’re
covered and don’t have to worry about paying for health care anymore.
Sadly, that is not true.”
It’s critical to get regular care, as oral health issues associated with
aging, such as dental decay, tooth loss and gum disease can, for the
most part, be prevented with consistent dental care and an at-home
hygiene routine that addresses the needs of older adults.
“Thankfully, there’s no need to skip dental checkups and cleanings due
to a fixed budget,” said Stoll. “Dental savings plans, an established
alternative to traditional dental insurance, helps to make quality
dental care more affordable, with discounts of 10-60% on most dental
procedures from a nationwide network of dentists.”
To learn more about dental savings plans, visit dentalplans.com.
About DentalPlans.com
DentalPlans.com, founded in 1999, is a leading dental and health savings
online marketplace in the U.S., helping more than a million people to
affordably access quality healthcare services. Our mission is to empower
consumers with the tools, information, and services that they need to
live happier, healthier lives. www.dentalplans.com.
Contacts
Nicole Fry, Communications Manager
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