So I'm 23 (going on 24 this August) and back in the beginning of April I had a consultation with an orthodontist here in DC known as Dr. Contract. During the visit he did the examination and discussed my orthodontic needs, recommending a full set of braces for me. After having expressed concerns about paying for the orthodontic work (I am a young adult with special needs and on disability), he informed me that since I am on DC Medicaid, I might be eligible for full coverage if the insurance approved. So, 3 days later I am back to the office to have the records taken for evaluation (It was fun to have the strawberry-flavored putty, I admit) and then I am informed that the evaluation process with Medicaid can take between 6-8 weeks and that the office will notify me of the decision once they know.
So after many weeks of practically praying to the higher powers that my coverage will be approved and driving my mother crazy, we just got a call from Dr. Contract last Thursday informing us that my braces will be fully covered ($4,850 that gets to stay in my mom's pocket
) and that he'd like to discuss treatment with my mother the upcoming Wednesday (I'm not sure if he forgot that I am an adult or if he feels that it would be more appropriate to include my mother in the explanation of my treatment given the fact that I do have special needs). Anywho, I will be accompanying my mother to the office this Wednesday (which can't seem to get here fast enough) so that I may hear firsthand what my treatment will entail, take notes and ask some necessary questions to address any concerns that I might have. Honestly, as excited as I am at the thought of getting braces, it has now actually hit me and I'm almost fearful at the same time...
