State Rep. Phillip Rigsby, R-Huntsville, has filed a bill that would require Alabama dental insurers to allow beneficiaries to roll over unused benefits into subsequent years. Rigsby’s bill follows ...

Alabama dentists say they are taking on a “system that prioritizes profits over people,” as they launch a campaign to help improve access to care in the state. The Alabama Dental Association, which ...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The Alabama Dental Association is launching a campaign to advocate for dental insurance reform legislation. Alabama faces significant oral health challenges. The state ranks ...

Dental health remains a pressing issue in Alabama, where only a small percentage of adults regularly visit the dentist and over 15% of children suffer from tooth decay—higher than the national average ...

Blue Cross Blue Shield and Ambetter are NerdWallet’s picks for the best health insurance companies in Alabama for 2026. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising ...

TUSCALOOSA, AL - NOVEMBER 12: Fans of the University of Alabama Crimson Tide display their body paint during the game with the Louisiana State University Tigers on November 12, 2005 at at Bryant-Denny ...

Dental insurance costs $22 per month, on average, for a plan from HealthCare.gov. On average, you'll pay $22 per month for a dental insurance plan from HealthCare.gov. But rates change based on ...

Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a decade, ...

Medicaid is the main health insurance program for people in Alabama who have low incomes, but it is often hard to get. Alabama hasn't expanded its Medicaid program, which means getting Medicaid can be ...

Health insurance costs more but covers more for medical issues, while dental insurance is cheaper but doesn’t cover as many costs. Find out more about how these coverages compare.