Insurance Basics: Dental Coverage
After you get care, your provider sends a bill, or “claim,” to your insurance company. Your insurance company handles the claim and sends you an Explanation of Benefits (EOB).
Your health insurance ID card is your proof of insurance. You use it when you visit the doctor, hospital or other provider.
Since providers are able to decide how much to charge for out-of-network care, sometimes that charge might be higher than you expected.
Are you caring long-term for a sick or disabled family member or friend? If so, you may sometimes feel alone and overwhelmed. Luckily, there are resources to help you.
If you or someone close to you has opioid use disorder, also called opioid addiction, you aren’t
alone. The United States is in the middle of an opioid crisis. Find out about how you can afford treatment—no matter
what your income level is—and about resources for support.
An adult day program is a type of long-term care program you go to during the day. Program costs vary, but most aren’t covered by health insurance.