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rampo



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PostPosted: Thu Mar 01, 2007 3:28 pm    Post subject: Medical insurance WITH dental Reply with quote

Why do all private insurance plans for expats cover only dental emergencies? Is there one that covers check-ups, cavity fills, and maybe more serious stuff? I'm used to top-notch dental coverage in the States which took care of everything.

Please-- no tired references to scooters, Canuck!


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canuck



Joined: 11 May 2003
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Location: Japan

PostPosted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 1:05 am    Post subject: Re: Medical insurance WITH dental Reply with quote

rampo wrote:
Why do all private insurance plans for expats cover only dental emergencies? Is there one that covers check-ups, etc.?

Please-- no tired references to scooters, Canuck!


If you smash your teeth with your silly mode of transportation (notice I didn't use the word), you it will be covered by ex-pat insurance. Routine dental is not that expensive. Most people pay out of the pocket. A cleaning will cost you between 3500-5500 yen.
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 1:39 am    Post subject: Re: Medical insurance WITH dental Reply with quote

canuck wrote:
rampo wrote:
Why do all private insurance plans for expats cover only dental emergencies? Is there one that covers check-ups, etc.?

Please-- no tired references to scooters, Canuck!


If you smash your teeth with your silly mode of transportation (notice I didn't use the word), you it will be covered by ex-pat insurance. Routine dental is not that expensive. Most people pay out of the pocket. A cleaning will cost you between 3500-5500 yen.


I have private health insurance/pension (equiv. to Shakai Hoken) through my school that covers dental. I got a cleaning and a filling a couple months ago that cost 1000 yen.
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rampo



Joined: 17 Oct 2006
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 3:49 am    Post subject: Re: Medical insurance WITH dental Reply with quote

canuck wrote:
rampo wrote:
Why do all private insurance plans for expats cover only dental emergencies? Is there one that covers check-ups, etc.?

Please-- no tired references to scooters, Canuck!


If you smash your teeth with your silly mode of transportation (notice I didn't use the word), you it will be covered by ex-pat insurance. Routine dental is not that expensive. Most people pay out of the pocket. A cleaning will cost you between 3500-5500 yen.


it's still a reference. Why do you even bother if you're not going to help? Ran out of hobbies??
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