Generally, Medicaid does not pay for orthodontics.
normally at any dentist or orthodontic office.
Contact the dental administrator for Medicaid in your state, or your local dental society.
In general, Medicaid will not pay for anesthesia for dental procedures. Exceptions may be made, but will probably need prior approval from Medicaid.
Medicaid normally does not cover the cost of a dental implant. It is usually able to cover only basic dental care. Medicaid coverage is different in each state so it is best to check coverage options based on where you live.
Yes FINALLY!!! A card similar to this was sent out to Medicaid patients last fall (2009) http://www.afmc.org/Documents/pdf_files/mmcs/Medicaid_Dental_Program_bro.pdf Silly me, I have been waiting all these years only having emergency dental work because I couldn't afford it. Now I still haven't made an appointment. I better get busy. :)
If you qualify for medicaid then you can get free or low cost dental care from dentists who accept medicaid. Also, some counties have dental clinics that are low cost and can even be free for some qualifying individuals.
To some extent. Call Medicaid and find out. There are many free places to receive this care though. In our area we have Marquette dental college. You may wish to check local dental colleges, they are always looking for people.
The "Obama Healthcare bill" is not yet in it's final form. But in the house and senate plans there is no direct coverage of dental care. In some versions of the bill, medicaid funding may be increased and indirectly this may increase funding for medicaid covered dental treatments.
I am an adult in Texas, I am disabled, I have medicaid but all of the dentist I have contacted so far only do exams, xrays, cleanings, fillings and extractions, and they are limited. I need partials really bad or dentures. I can't chew my food properly and I have cavities that need to be filled. Does anyone know where I can get partials or dentures through medicaid. No it does not. It only covers dental through the age of 21.
Medicaid generally does not cover dental costs for adults. States have the option of providing services for those over 21, or they can choose not to provide dental services under the Medicaid plan. You would need to check information from your individual state.
Dr. Julie Russo in nearby Clermont is a pedicatric dentist who accepts medicaid. Call for more information at 352-241-6333
I don't beleive the new health plan does anything with dental.
Yes, you can get free dental service. All state Medicaid programs provide this. Also, if you don't have an insurance co pay, in essence you are getting it for free.