AHRQ News And Numbers: Dental Bills High In California
Dental bills in California averaged $813 per patient in 2007, roughly a quarter more than the national average of $643, according to the latest News and Numbers from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. The federal agency’s analysis of dental care spending and use in the 10 largest states in 2007 also found that: – Nationally, nearly half (49 percent) of the cost of dental care was paid out of pocket versus 16 percent for other types of health care – Compared to the national average for dental expenses paid out of pocket, Florida and Ohio had higher and lower rates – 69 percent and 40 percent, respectively. – Insurance was a factor. Private insurance paid for only 27.5 percent of dental bills in Florida but 48.5 percent in Ohio. Portions not paid by private insurers or out-of-pocket were paid by Medicaid or other
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