In addition to health care coverage, Medicaid may also offer coverage for dental services. If you or a loved one are interested in Medicaid dental coverage, check on your state Medicaid official website for eligibility. In Missouri, Medicaid, also known as MO Healthnet, does offer dental benefits for beneficiaries of many of their health insurance plans.
Comprehensive dental care is offered for children, pregnant women, the blind, and residents of a nursing facility. Adult dental coverage is more limited, but still available for most health plans. Covered services for comprehensive care include sealants, x-rays, dentures, extractions, orthodontia, fillings, root canals, fluoride treatments, and general periodontal and oral health appointments, like a checkup.
Users of the Medicaid dental plan should ensure that dental providers are in-network with their Medicaid program before utilizing their dental health benefits. Enrollees should also be aware that there may be additional copays for services under their Medicaid plan, and that more specialized services may require a referral. Medicaid should not be confused with Medicare, which usually does not provide dental programs for its beneficiaries.