If anyone has Medicaid..do they cover braces??

Question

how do i find out?

Answer 1

Call the 800 number on the back of your insurance cards. This goes for any type of insurance be it Medicaid or anything, call the 800 and ask. They will be able to assist you.

It really depends on your exact coverage. Medicaid offers different coverages depending on age, and type of plan. Usually the coverage for braces is for children under 18.

I noticed you are in Michigan by a prior question you asked.. Below are all the links you need to understand your questions to Medicaid for the state of Michigan.

Good luck to you.

Answer 2

http://www.health.state.ny.us/health_care/medicaid/

What health services are covered by Medicaid?

In general, the following services are paid for by Medicaid, but some may not be covered for you because of your age, financial circumstances, family situation, transfer of resource requirements, or living arrangements. Some services have small co-payments. These services may be provided using your Medicaid card or through your managed care plan if you are enrolled in managed care. You will not have a co-pay if you are in a managed care plan.

smoking cessation agents
treatment and preventive health and dental care (doctors and dentists)
hospital inpatient and outpatient services
laboratory and X-ray services
care in a nursing home
care through home health agencies and personal care
treatment in psychiatric hospitals (for persons under 21 or those 65 and older), mental health facilities, and facilities for the mentally retarded or the developmentally disabled
family planning services
early periodic screening, diagnosis, and treatment for children under 21 years of age under the Child/Teen Health Program
medicine, supplies, medical equipment, and appliances (wheelchairs, etc.)
clinic services
transportation to medical appointments, including public transportation and car mileage
emergency ambulance transportation to a hospital
prenatal care
some insurance and Medicare premiums
other health services
If you are eligible for Medicaid, you will receive a Benefit Identification Card which must be used when you need medical services. There may be limitations on certain services.

For you to use your Benefit Identification Card for certain medical supplies, equipment, or services (e.g., wheelchair, orthopedic shoes, transportation), you or the person or facility that will provide the service must receive approval before the service can be provided (prior approval).

http://www.health.state.ny.us/prevention/dental/childhood_oral_health.htm

http://www.cms.hhs.gov/home/medicaid.asp

http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MedicaidDentalCoverage/

http://questions.cms.hhs.gov/cgi-bin/cmshhs.cfg/php/enduser/std_alp.php?p_sid=2dqiMioi

http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContactCMS/

Answer 3

If u go to college or university check out with your school if provides health insurance and btw dental, vision, prescription discount plans. It is usually cheaper than individual, especially dental and vision and prespription discount plans. Like my school through Aetna, provides dental discount plan for only $29 per year, which is very affordable. Just one day of work. ;)
I would be sceptical that Medicaid would cover your premium dental services. It is very limited program to poor people and we don;t spent too much on it on our taxes. But u can always ask.

Answer 4

human being coverage plans variety so there's no human being confident answer to even with your coverage plan covers. although i am going to stay that oftentimes coverage plans cover the easy braces, you should probably be required to pay an improve fee for invisible braces. Jazzy

Answer 5

I am pretty sure they do not.
You would have to call the state that you have the medicaid through. you should be assigned a state case worker for questions like this.

Answer 6

No they aren't
You would have to get a dental insurance for that to be covered and even MOST insurances only cover SOME of the cost and not all.

Answer 7

no, and if you are over 21 only emergencies are covered

Answer 8

No. No one covers braces. It's considered cosmetic surgery.

Answer 9

no