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AugustBMOCguy


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I am in current Sgt BMOC and Im trying to pick a good dentist on the SBA plan.  I live in brooklyn, any reccomendations???

 

Mods, Don't move this thread, No one reads the "anything goes" section.



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Which plan, the reimbursement or the other one?

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AugustBMOCguy


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Preferably, the comprehensive plan, which does not have a cap.

I don't like how the reimbursement plan caps out at $2500 per person. I don't want to take the chance of someone in my family needing 3 root canals in one year or getting 5 teeth knocked out in a football game and then getting a $10,000 bill. It seems like the reimbursement dentists are a little better quality from what i read in reviews, but that's a risky chance in my opinion.

I'll take suggestions for both though.

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You're going to have a hard time finding a dentist in the other plan, since they are the ones assuming the risk of someone in your family having 5 teeth knocked out but they're only getting their flat rate.



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AugustBMOCguy


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ok, then how about some suggestions for the other plan

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Anyway too suggest for unions to combine forces for dental benefits???? it Makes sense

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I use Dr. Flynn in Staten Island. About 15 minutes from the bridge. He's pretty good. The SBA has said for a while they are in favor of combining plans. I guess some of the other unions aren't.


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Where in Brooklyn? I have a great dentist in the williamsburg area.

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Dr. Setacase in bay ridge is excellent. He works with both PBa and sba and accepts what they offer as payment. Excellent quality work as well.

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notmakingit: check your inbox

Also, bump for anyone else with suggestions. It really does seem like most if the dentsits on SBA plan are butchers. If anyone else has suggestions please post or PM me. I have a family of 5 so this is a very important decision for me.

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I have a great SBA dentist but she's out in Suffolk. She is also married to a newly promoted LT. So, if you ever move out to the sticks... you're covered! smile



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@ smart cookie- I'm out in Suffolk and looking for a new dentist- can I get your dentists info please? Thanks


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@ smart cookie...I live in Nassau, where in Suffolk is your dentist located? Which plan do you have also? I have the reimbursement plan and last cleaning cost me like 75$, I used to pay around 45 with the PBA

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@ SmartCookie  I live in Suffolk as well...  Would you be able to inbox me please your dentist information.  Thank you!



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For anyone out in brooklyn Hanson place dental is great, as a cop they used 2 roll out the red carpet for me, as a Sergeant i get the food stamp treatment. They have everything in house and they are very professional, address 4 metro tech 



-- Edited by iamlegend on Sunday 9th of September 2012 06:29:40 PM

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iamlegend wrote:

For anyone out in brooklyn Hanson place dental is great, as a cop they used 2 roll out the red carpet for me, as a Sergeant i get the food stamp treatment. They have everything in house and they are very professional, address 4 metro tech 



-- Edited by iamlegend on Sunday 9th of September 2012 06:29:40 PM

 So, that doesn't sound like much of a recommendation for anyone on the SBA plan.  Or am I reading something wrong here?



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All these dental place prefer the PBA plan as appose to the SBA, what Hanson place dental told me was that the SBA are slow to pay with a lot more restrictions. the food stamp reference was a joke.



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iamlegend wrote:

All these dental place prefer the PBA plan as appose to the SBA, what Hanson place dental told me was that the SBA are slow to pay with a lot more restrictions. the food stamp reference was a joke.

I do notice that my dentist has been a lot less thorough with my checkups since I got promoted.



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Is LBA dental worse than SBA?

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-Bigote-


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Enough with the dental already.

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-Bigote- wrote:

Enough with the dental already.

Okay everyone, Bigote wants us to stop talking about dental, so I guess this thread needs to get closed.

 

Bigote, why don't you tell us what you want us to talk about and then we'll just talk about that.



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I prefer October class. Thank you for your cooperation.

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que1999 wrote:

Is LBA dental worse than SBA?

Yup, I spoke to a few in rank, and they say it sucks.

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dental isnt that bad, Ive had no problems

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Sorry guys! Just saw this now. The dentist I use is Dr. Fishman in East Islip. About 2 minutes from the Southern State or Sunrise Hwy. Here's the website: http://www.eastislipdentalcare.com/.  Brand new office, non-bitchy staff, they accept SBA Healthplex when you see Dr. Fishman. I don't do the reimbursement plan- they get paid from Healthplex and that's it.  Just need pre-authorization for crowns, root canals, etc. I highly recommend this office!!

 



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@smart cookie- a big thank you. Making appointments this Monday for the family :)



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That's great! I hope you like the office as much as my family and I do. Good luck! smile



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anyone good in the hudson valley?

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My dentist Hermosa Beach is one of popular dentist and known for his amazing services. From last few months have been going to him for all my dental issues. He has treated every single problem very efficiently and patiently. Found his services really outstanding.



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