So here's my problem. I had my last drill with the Army Guard in March, and my Tricare health/dental expired the next day with no option to renew. I have health care through the VA, but like an idiot I waited too long to sign up for dental through my civilian employer. I missed the 30-day window and now I have to wait for the next open enrollment period, which is in November.
My problem is that I am trying to transfer to the Air Guard and I have an impacted wisdom tooth. It got flagged during my last exam, and while the Army didn't care, the Air Guard won't accept my transfer until I fix it. There is a $15k bonus on the line here, and if I wait until November I will lose it.
I may have to try to get a personal loan from my bank, since I have good credit and only my car payment as debt, and pay for the surgery myself. Does anyone else know of any other options I may have? I have heard there are Dentists that offer military discounts but that would still put the bulk of the burden on me.
(BTW, I would stay in the Army Guard if there were any bonuses out there. Right now there is squat.)