To clear a subscriber’s SOC, the provider accesses the Medi-Cal eligibility verification system, enters a provider number, Provider Identification Number (PIN), subscriber identification number, BIC issue date, billing code and service charge. The SOC information is updated and a response is displayed on the screen or relayed over the telephone. Several clearance transactions may be required to fully certify SOC. In other words, providers must continue to clear SOC until it is completely certified. (Clearing Share of Cost is also referred to as “spending down” the SOC.) Providers must perform an SOC clearance transaction immediately upon receiving payment, or accepting obligation from the subscriber, for the service rendered.

Monday, Jul. 26th 2010 2:39 AM – Welcome to ShareofCost.com which provides a consumer forum for helping Medi-Cal, Medicaid, Medicare, and other beneficiaries find a dental insurance plan to meet their threshold for Share of Cost.

It is going on ten years since this first blog post. In that time we have been able to help hundreds of people meet there Share of Cost spend down needs as well as able to provide quality dental and vision insurance plans. Here is to another 10 years.

When brushing your teeth you will want to use a toothpaste that contains fluoride. Fluoride toothpaste helps to prevent tooth decay. Ask your dentist if you need a mouthwash that contains fluoride or one with ingredients that fight plaque. Also look for toothpaste that have been approved by the American Dental association

No matter how great your at home dental care habits are you will still need to go to your dentist for regular dental check ups. See your dentist on a regular basis, so that he or she can look for signs of disease. How often you will need to see your dentist will depend in part on how well you care for your teeth. Most people have to visit their dentist twice a year.

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) provide people with low-income who have disabilities or are 65 years old or older with in-home and personal care services to help them live safely in their own homes.

If you are only bushing you teeth you are only doing half the job. Cleaning between your teeth every day can have a crucial impact on your oral health, which is why it is important to make sure you floss daily. If you have a tough time reaching certain parts of your mouth to floss, ask y our dentist about interdental brushes, floss aides or water or air flossing devices