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Alternative Medicine Plan
The
alternative health network provided by Dent-All Plan
is one of the nation’s leading providers of integrative
medicine. Our national network of over 11,000 practitioners
provides alternative medicine to millions of members
across the country. The integration of Alternative Medicine
into conventional western medicine is quickly revolutionizing
the landscape of the American healthcare system. Patients
and providers are increasingly using alternative methods
of care that do not rely on invasive procedures or long
term use of pharmaceuticals.
“Americans
make more visits to nonconventional healers (some 600
million a year) than we do to M.D.s and spend more money
out-of-pocket to do so – about $30 billion a year
by recent estimates.” - Newsweek, 12/02
Some
highlights of the Dent-All Plan's alternative medicine
plan:
From 5% to 30% savings
Over 11,000 practitioners in the network
Network consists of over 33 different practitioner disciplines,
such as acupuncturists, massage therapists, nutritional
counselors, meditation and relaxation technique practitioners
No limits on the number of visits
“Complementary
and Alternative Medical therapies were ordered or provided
at 31.6 million physician office visits, representing
3.8 percent of all visits.” - National Ambulatory
Medical Care Summary Advance Data From Vital and Health
Statistics, 6/02
Alternative Medicine FAQ
Q.
What is Alternative Medicine?
A. Alternative Medicine is any of various systems of
healing or treating disease (as acupuncture, homeopathy,
or herbal medicine) not included in the traditional
medical curricula taught in the U.S.
Q.
Why is Alternative Medicine needed?
A. More and more patients are finding that alternative
medicine has a great deal to offer, especially for treating
chronic conditions with which Western Medicine has little
success. The vast majority of patients, however, do
not see conventional and unconventional therapies as
an either/or proposition. Rather, they seek to make
informed, personal choices about how to integrate both.
Q.
What kind of problems does the Alternative Medicine
deal with?
A. Alternative Medicine has been used to treat a vast
array of both physical and emotional ailments, from
back problems, anxiety, headaches, and chronic pain
to cancer or tumors.
Q.
How much can I save with this benefit?
A. The exact amount you save will depend upon the provider
you select. Most providers guarantee discounts from
5% to 30%. After you select a provider, it is recommended
that you call the provider’s office to learn what
level of discount is offered.
Q.
Is there a limit on how many times I may use the Alternative
Medicine benefit per year?
A. No. You and your legal dependents may use this benefit
as frequently as you wish.
Q.
Can I go to any Alternative Medicine provider to receive
a discount?
A. To receive a discount on services, you must go to
a participating provider.
Q.
Is there someone I can turn to with questions about
my Alternative Medicine discount benefit?
A. Yes. Simply call the toll free number on the back
of your membership card. Customer Service Operators
are standing by to answer any questions.
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