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Understanding Your Insurance Coverage
Are you facing a situation where your dental office told you that your Medi-Cal/Denti-Cal insurance won’t pay for a specific service? This can be frustrating, especially when you already paid out of pocket for a service that might have been covered by your insurance.
Clarifying Your Insurance Benefits
When dealing with insurance coverage, it’s important to know your rights and benefits. If you have Medi-Cal or Denti-Cal insurance, it’s crucial to understand that these programs do cover certain dental services. The key is to make sure that the dental office correctly submits the claim to your insurance for coverage.
Steps to Take When Your Insurance Doesn’t Cover Services
If you find yourself in a situation where the dental office is stating that your insurance won’t cover a particular service, follow these steps to ensure that you receive the coverage you are entitled to:
- Contact Your Insurance: Reach out to Medi-Cal or Denti-Cal directly to verify your coverage and benefits. They will be able to provide you with accurate information regarding what is covered under your plan.
- Discuss with Dental Office: Communicate with the dental office and request that they submit a claim to your insurance for the service in question. Provide them with any necessary information to facilitate the claim submission process.
- Follow Up: It’s important to follow up with both your insurance and the dental office to ensure that the claim has been properly submitted and processed. Be persistent in advocating for your coverage.
Advocating for Your Rights
As a patient, you have the right to receive the insurance coverage you are entitled to. If you encounter resistance from the dental office in submitting a claim to your insurance, it may be necessary to escalate the issue and involve the insurance company directly.
Conclusion
Navigating insurance coverage can be complex, but it’s essential to advocate for your rights as a patient. If you find yourself in a situation where your dental office is telling you that your insurance won’t cover a service, take proactive steps to ensure that you receive the coverage you are entitled to. By staying informed and communicating effectively with both your insurance and the dental office, you can work towards resolving any coverage discrepancies.
It sounds frustrating to face unexpected costs. Contact Denti-Cal again and ask them to clarify the process for submitting claims
Do I have to pay anything for my dental care? ([p.16](https://dental.dhcs.ca.gov/MCD_documents/members/member_handbook_english.pdf))
Keep reading the “What do I do if I paid for a service that I did not have to pay for?” part.