GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) – Brown County residents who have trouble getting affordable dental care now have a new way to help with that.
Through an agreement with the National Association of Counties, citizens can take part in a program which offers the uninsured discounts at local dentists and orthodontists.
“So many people have full time jobs, have insurance and everything but they don’t have a dental plan. So this is going to benefit all those people,” Brown County Board Supervisor Bernie Ericson said.
People will now be able to pay a yearly fee for either individual or family plans. For individuals, the fee is $59 per year, or $6.95 per month. Families will pay $69 per year, or $8.95 per month.
“Most senior citizens, when they get to be 65, Medicare doesn’t offer dental assistance. It’s a great plan, especially for seniors,” said Ericson.
But participating dentists warn that these discount programs may not cover everything at every dental office.
Ericson says hopefully the program will be an incentive for more people to have preventive care and perhaps avoid more costly procedures.
Information sheets can be picked up at all Brown County Library locations, as well as many Brown County office buildings.
You can search a list of participating dentists by clicking here.
