Contact dental offices in your area to find out if they offer services on a no- or low-cost basis, and ask for ideas if they can't help. Contact nearby dental schools to ask what is needed to become a patient there. Contact the local public health department or dental societies to find out what they can recommend. Ask local charities for suggestions.

If you don't have dental insurance and can't afford a a discount dental plan, there is still an alternative. If there is a dental school in your area, call them and ask if they have a clinic. Often orthodontists and dentists in training will practice on patients in the school clinic, under the watchful eye of experienced teachers who are themselves dentists and orthodontists. This service is offered to the public at a minimal cost.

BadgerCare is Wisconsin's program to assist lower income, working families obtain health insurance at a reasonable price. To be eligible for BadgerCare, you must meet all of the following criteria: you must have children under age 19 living with you; your income must be within the guideline limits; and you must not be covered by any other health insurance. BadgerCare provides a comprehensive health benefit package.

Indian River County Health Department provides medical care to all Indian River County residents, with payment based on an established sliding fee scale. Based on eligibility, those patients who have very low or no income may be eligible for free services.

DBSA does maintain a list of prescription drug assistance programs. You can find the complete list by clicking here.

If you don't want a loan that is certainly your decision/choice. The SBA will help you decide whether or not you can afford a loan. Federal disaster rules mandate that you apply for a disaster loan before being considered for any additional disaster assistance (unless you do not meet the income test).

Minnesota has different health programs available for persons who cannot afford to pay for health care. Eligibility for these programs is based upon household income and family size.

Tarceva Access Solutions provides coverage and reimbursement support, patient assistance and informational resources for both health care providers and their patients. You can access Tarceva Access Solutions on the Internet at www.TarcevaAccessSolutions.com or call the toll-free support line at 1-888-249-4918. If uninsured or financially challenged patients need help covering the cost of Tarceva, the experts at Genentech Access Solutions can help them with this issue.

Dental care of dogs and cats is one of the most commonly overlooked areas of pet health care. In fact, a recent AAHA study showed that approximately two-thirds of pet owners do not provide the dental care that is recommended as essential by veterinarians. What’s more, the American Veterinary Dental Society reports that 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats show signs of oral disease by age three. Dental disease doesn’t affect just the mouth.

First of all, commit to making preventive dentistry a priority. This includes good home care habits, a healthy diet and regular dental check ups. At Stults Family Dentistry we are very straightforward with our fees. Written estimates are presented before treatment is scheduled. Although we welcome dental insurance plans, our agreement is solely with the patient. For typical coverage, we ask only for the patient portion of payment and accept assignment of benefits for the insurance portion.

The purpose of life insurance is to provide protection against loss. As such the amount of coverage that is available to you is the amount of potential financial loss that your beneficiary will experience. The coverage amount is usually determined by a combination of Debt Payment, Income Replacement and Estate Analysis. In all cases, the need for and purpose of the insurance will be considered.

Dental insurance is now offered by the School of Public Health, through United Concordia. There are two options for dental care: the Access Plan (also called PPO) and the DHMO plan. Each plan carries a different yearly premium and provides for slightly different coverage levels. Current premium and copay costs, and provider listings can be found at the school's Dental Insurance page.

My focus is on providing professional care to the patient. I prefer my contract to be with the patient and not the insurance company. By not taking care of your insurance, I am able to give you more of my professional time without charging additional fees.

Yes, in most cases, we can arrange payment plans for as little as $25 a week with a small down payment.

Yes. We offer discounted cash plans for those patients who have HMOs or no insurance coverage. Most patients are happy to discover that our care, while specialized, is quite affordable.

If you feel you need an attorney to represent you, and if you are indigent, you may qualify for a City Public Defender. To request a Public Defender, appear at your scheduled court hearing and ask the judge for a City Public Defender. You will be given another court date to return to court along with information on contacting the City Public Defender. If you do not agree with the judge's ruling, you have the right to appeal your case.

Don't let the cost of counseling discourage you from seeking services you might need. The counseling we provide to DePaul students is affordable and there are professionals in the area who will provide services to students at a sliding scale. If you have concerns about cost, you can discuss them with your counselor or give us a call at 773-325-7779 or 312-362-6923

Definitely. You don't want your buddy to be toothless one day do you? Seriously, this is an important area where all owners could easily help their dogs. Hard crunchy foods tend to be better for the teeth than soft foods, because the kibble acts like a toothbrush against the teeth. Also, there are "treats" available made for the same purpose; your dog chews on the treat in order to help clean his teeth.