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.
The typical cost for Braces ranges from $1,500 - $7,350 with an average cost of $4,700. Costs vary by surgeon, geographic region, and the complexity of the procedure. Cost estimates are based on 278 reviews submitted on RealSelf.