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submitted 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) by Reverendender@sh.itjust.works to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

Biologically male procedures only. EDIT: If the two people who downvoted this question could explain their reasoning, I would be super interested. No judgements. This is a safe space!

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[-] Apytele@sh.itjust.works 72 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Teeth. Teeth right the fuck now. And if somehow there is nothing wrong with them see if your insurance will cover a flouride coat to keep them that way.

Oh and literally every cancer screening possible. Get your butt checked, your nuts checked, some dermatologists will literally check every inch of your skin. Tell your doctor about every bad habit you have and see what else they're willing to look for.

[-] Reverendender@sh.itjust.works 112 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Teeth are not covered by health insurance in the U.S. (I know. We all know)

[-] folekaule@lemmy.world 14 points 1 day ago

For those not in the US: it may be covered, but normally it's a separate insurance plan and not covered by your regular health insurance.

It also varies what type of "dental" care. Some mouth/gum surgeries may be covered by the health plan. I think most dental plans cover checkups. All this varies wildly with your employer and insurance election, though.

[-] ByteOnBikes@slrpnk.net 4 points 1 day ago

Was just going to point this out too. It's so stupid.

I've also done the math on dental insurance vs out of pocket and a few times, out of pocket was significantly cheaper than the service + insurance.

[-] xthexder@l.sw0.com 1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

I've done the same math recently and decided it would be cheaper just to pay myself and keep a bit of savings around for anything extra. I could not find a plan that would pay out more than $2k in a year, and that's not even a month of rent some places.

[-] IMongoose@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

It was a very sad day when I learned that my dental insurance is a reverse deductible. Like you said, they only pay out $2k a year then it's all out of pocket. Actually so stupid.

[-] Reverendender@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 day ago

With your plan I would suggest putting your savings into an HSA or FSA, if you have either of those available to you. At least then it’s tax free.

[-] Rhaedas@fedia.io 1 points 1 day ago

Clearly it's not a medical thing. I'd love to find out when that racket started, and who got rich from it.

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