Which dental services are covered by Medicaid/Denali KidCare?
Children (age 0 to 21) — Emergency, routine, and preventative services adequate to restore and maintain dental function are covered for children. Exam, X-ray, scaling, polishing, fluoride treatments and sealants are covered. Dentures, crowns, caps, root canals and oral surgery are also covered. Some services may require prior authorization. Alaska Medical Assistance Programs publication Adults (age 21 and over) — Coverage for Medicaid eligible adults who are 21 years and older is limited to services for the immediate relief of pain and acute infections. This means that if you are having problems with a tooth and the tooth needs to be pulled or filled Medicaid would cover that treatment. If you have an infection Medicaid would cover the treatment to relieve the infection. However, if your dental provider states that you would need a root canal or crown as a result of the treatment, this service would not be covered by Medicaid.
Children (age 0 to 21) — Emergency, routine, and preventative services adequate to restore and maintain dental function are covered for children. Exam, X-ray, scaling, polishing, fluoride treatments and sealants are covered. Dentures, crowns, caps, root canals and oral surgery are also covered. Some services may require prior authorization. Child and Alaska Medical Assistance Programs publication Adults (age 21 and over) — Coverage for Medicaid eligible adults who are 21 years and older is limited to services for the immediate relief of pain and acute infections. This means that if you are having problems with a tooth and the tooth needs to be pulled or filled Medicaid would cover that treatment. If you have an infection Medicaid would cover the treatment to relieve the infection. However, if your dental provider states that you would need a root canal or crown as a result of the treatment, this service would not be covered by Medicaid.
