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Q: Dental care denied to welfare recipients

asked by: Philo on February 24th, 2008

Experienced User

Two days ago I hear of the news that the Dentist's Association is advising their members not to offer services through the health system to welfare recipients. They have aked for a 35% raise from the government and they didn't get it. This means that I might not get free dental care anymore, as I don't work and am schizophrenic. I am appaled that the people that make the most money in society are asking for that kind of a raise and taking it out on the poorest people since they didn't get it. If nothing changes in this matter I don't know what I'm going to do.

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Georgia59

replied on February 25th, 2008

Especially eHealthy

Really? That sounds terrible! Can they even do that? Grr...

If they do this, perhaps the agency that you get welfare through would be able to give you suggestions of an alternative?

DirtyDogz

replied on March 7th, 2008

New User

Well... did you know that there are millions of working citizens out there that make just a little too much to qualify for welfare, but don't have any dental benefits??? I'm surprised you didn't know! Dental work is so pricey, they can not afford to even get cleanings or simple cavities filled!

Not trying to react in a negative way to your question, just trying to figure out how welfare recipients should have the right (or qualify) for dental work through welfare, when there are millions of taxpayers (paying for welfare) who don't get that privilege.

Georgia59

replied on March 8th, 2008

Especially eHealthy

I'm sure he knew. Philo is quite intelligent and perceptive, from what I've seen on here so far.

How about this.... everyone should get dental health care!!! All health care should be affordable!!

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