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.
Cost of braces may vary depending on the type and severity of the problem and the amount of treatment needed. On average, expect to spend about $4000 to $5000 over the treatment period. The cost of orthodontic treatment depends on : the severity and complexity of the orthodontic problem that requires correction.