I need to get dental insurance for my son who is nine years old.   My son is in another state then where I am in since he lives with his mom for most of the year.  Can  I buy dental insurance just for him?  I called a few companies that tell me I need an adult on the plan.  I do not want to have to put his mom on the plan unless there is no other choice since it is not like she will be paying me back for the difference.  

Reply: It can be just a hit an miss with the companies on something like that. Some companies as you notice will not write a minor on a plan by themselves. Where other companies will. You will just have to continue making the phones calls to confirm. You may also want to see if you can add yourself onto the policy if it just about not wanting you ex to be able to benefit from you having to buy the plan.   

Otherwise I could suggest looking at a dental discount plan since they would not have an issue writing a minor in most cases.