2007-10-29 04:58:43 · 6 answers · asked by TONY L 1 in Health ➔ Dental
Medicare is for medical only, no dental procedures are covered, even in a hospital situation.
Medicaid does cover dental but you have to go to specific providers and getting an appointment in our area can literally be a 6 month wait. Prior authorization is a must as well. Medicaid can be very frustrating for both doctor and patient
2007-10-29 07:50:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
On page 26 of the Medicare &You 2008,it states what is not covered by part A&B.
Dental care and dentures(with only a few exceptions)
2007-10-29 05:08:17 · answer #2 · answered by sirmrmagic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MediCARE or MediCAID?
If it's MediCARE, no dental benefits are provided...
If it's MediCAID, routine exams, fillings, extractions, cleanings and xrays are covered. Pre-treatment estimates need to be filed prior to root canals and prosthetics (crowns, dentures).
2007-10-29 05:07:00 · answer #3 · answered by CDA~NY 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
only those that are essential to treat and improve your health. no elective cosmetic procedures like whitening
2007-10-29 05:03:34 · answer #4 · answered by greenmay 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would be Medicare.
2007-10-29 05:11:10 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CDA~NY HAS THE RIGHT ANSWER.
2007-10-29 07:33:35 · answer #6 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋