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by umpalumpaaa 3 days ago
It should be noted that they use the term “medically necessary” which is a very low standard.

There is also “medically reasonable”.

For example getting your teeth cleaned professionally is not medically necessary. But it’s medically reasonable.

I don’t want a health insurance that only does “Medically necessary” things.

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Dental is completely different than medical in the U.S. and a different insurer/carrier. Sorry, but comparing apples to oranges here.
You shouldn't be getting downvoted.

For those who don't know, I'd recommend the Freakonomics The Economics of Everyday Things episode on dental insurance. IIRC, dental "insurance" has little in common with insurance in general. As a financial product, it's more like an invested savings account.