CADDO PARISH COMMISSION  OFFERS DENTAL DISCOUNT PROGRAM

Dental care assistance is now available for all Caddo Parish residents. The NaCo Dental Discount Program was launched at a press conference Tuesday by Commissioner Stephanie Lynch. The program provides a comprehensive dental discount program at special reduced rates.

“Healthcare costs add up, especially when it comes to multiple family members,” Lynch said. “We want to make sure every citizen is aware of the resource and will use it fully.”

Any Caddo Parish resident qualifies for the card, regardless of financial standing. Prices range from $6.95/month for an individual to $69.00/annually for a family. The card is not dental insurance, but provides discounts of 5% to 50% on dental procedures including routine oral exams, cleaning, dentures, crowns, orthodontics and more. There are approximately 30 dentists participating in the area.

“Caddo Parish is one of 41 counties, in our case parish, in the country selected by the National Association of Counties (NaCo) to kick off this new program,” Lynch said. “Budgets are tight for everyone, so we are glad Caddo Parish residents can get a head start on these dental cost savings.”

Commissioners plan to hold open houses in their districts and identify locations where citizens can pick up informational flyers and ask questions about the program. Currently, citizens can also participate in a prescription drug discount program as well. Residents can save an average of 25% on the prescription drugs.

Information on both cards is available at www.caddo.org.