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Does Medi-cal cover dental well?

Does Medi-cal cover dental well?

Medi‑Cal will pay up to $1,800 in a year for covered dental services. You may qualify for no yearly limit. Dental exams (every 12 months) X-rays Teeth cleaning (every 12 months)

How do I add dental to my Medi-Cal?

How to join a dental plan

  1. You must be eligible for Medi-Cal to join a dental plan.
  2. To join a dental plan, call Health Care Options at 1-800-430-4263.
  3. You can use your Medi-Cal Benefits Identification Card (BIC) for services through Regular Medi-Cal (Fee-For-Service) until you are a dental plan member.

Is dental care under health insurance?

Dental care is not routinely included in most healthcare policies, but many are able to include it as an optional extra at an additional cost.

What dental work is covered by medical card?

Medical card holders are entitled to a free dental examination in each calendar year, as well as any extractions that are required. One first-stage endodontic (root canal) treatment is also available each year for teeth at the front of the mouth. Two fillings are free in each calendar year.

How to contact a dentist in Medi-Cal area?

If you cannot find a dentist in your area who is accepting new patients, please contact the Medi-Cal Telephone Service Center for additional help at 1-800-322-6384. * If your language is not listed, please call the Telephone Service Center at 1-800-322-6384 for free translation services during a dental appointment.

How to get free dental translation in California?

* If your language is not listed, please call the Telephone Service Center at 1-800-322-6384 for free translation services during a dental appointment. Showing of , California Medi-Cal Dental Program.

What is the Medi Cal 2020 dental waiver?

Within the Medi-Cal 2020 Waiver, the Dental Transformation Initiative (DTI) represents a critical strategy to improve dental health for eligible Medi-Cal children by focusing on high-value care, improved access, and utilization of performance measures to drive delivery system reform.