Just had to call two different doctors who would take my VSP plan under wife's insurance. One didn't (and he's the top eye doctor in the Denver metro area), but the other doctor did so I made an appointment with him. Next month was the earliest available appointment.

MFM008

(19,814 posts)

2. That may be the most productive thing

Reply to rsmith6621 (Original post)

Fri Nov 16, 2012, 05:57 PM

Nov 2012

he has said since 2004. I had 1 tooth done- porcelain crown and root canal. $ 1200.00 dollars with discount. My mom and son had to pick it up. Next they will get pulled.

Little Star

(17,055 posts)

3. LOL! I'll take that gift too along with vision care! n/t

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Fri Nov 16, 2012, 05:57 PM

Nov 2012

Hugin

(33,148 posts)

4. Yeah, gotta have a nice smile when I talk on my brand new Obamaphone!

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Fri Nov 16, 2012, 05:58 PM

Nov 2012

DonViejo

(60,536 posts)

5. Dental care for children is included in Obamacare nt

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Fri Nov 16, 2012, 06:10 PM

Nov 2012

MFM008

(19,814 posts)

7. as it should be

Reply to DonViejo (Reply #5)

Fri Nov 16, 2012, 06:57 PM

Nov 2012

BUT dental care is now preventative because of the link between tooth/mouth bacteria and heart problems.

Dr. Emmett Brown

(4 posts)

6. Fuzzy about Obamacare

Reply to rsmith6621 (Original post)

Fri Nov 16, 2012, 06:53 PM

Nov 2012

I am new to this forum, so please excuse my naivete. I am confused about Obamacare. When it was first brought up, I thought it was supposed to be that everyone would get healthcare, no matter how poor. Now it seems it's some kind of tax and if I don't have insurance I will be fined. I thought Obamacare WAS insurance. Now it seems that Obamacare is just something to make me go out and get my own healthcare (Something I can't afford which is why I was really hoping to get this Obamacare). I am SO confused! I thought I knew what I was supporting, now I'm not so sure.

I guess what I'm asking is: Is Obamacare socialized healthcare or not? Will I be able to use it if I need it? And why would I be fined for not having it if it costs more than I can afford? Could someone please explain it to me? I would really appreciate it.

cyberswede

(26,117 posts)

8. Lots of info here

Reply to Dr. Emmett Brown (Reply #6)

Fri Nov 16, 2012, 07:04 PM

Nov 2012

http://www.healthcare.gov/law/index.html

For example:

Starting in 2014, if your income is less than the equivalent of about $88,000 for a family of four today and your job doesn’t offer affordable coverage, you may get tax credits to help pay for insurance.

http://www.healthcare.gov/news/factsheets/2011/08/individuals.html

And there's a quick questionnaire (anonymous) to help find insurance:

http://finder.healthcare.gov/

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