Promoters of MEWAs have typically represented to employers and State regulators that the MEWA is an employee benefit plan covered by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and, therefore, exempt from State insurance regulation under ERISA s broad preemption provisions.
Colored braces, ceramic braces, or Invisalign braces can cost well over $5000. You are paying for the novelty of having something other than standard metal, plus the cost of titanium, gold, ceramic and the other materials used for nonstandard braces can cost several thousand more because of the material itself.
How much do braces cost? The price of braces varies, depending on whether you have dental insurance and also depending upon the type of treatment your orthodontist recommends. The average American spends about $5,000 on braces, presuming he or she doesn't have dental insurance. This price is just for the braces themselves and doesn't include visits to the orthodontist, x-rays, and other diagnostic tests.