Routine Dental Care
Your dental plan (not PCHP) provides routine dental services that helps prevent tooth decay and services that fix dental problems (for example: exams, cleanings, fluoride, X-rays, fillings, crowns, root canals, and extractions, as medically necessary). Routine dental is provided through DentaQuest, MCNA Dental, or UnitedHealthcare Dental. You may pick the Dental Maintenance Organization (DMO) of your choice.
What to do if you/your child needs routine dental care
Call your dental provider to learn more about the dental services they offer. You can also call PCHP Member Services at 1-888-672-2277 (STAR) or 1-888-814-2352 (CHIP) for help making a routine dental appointment or for more information.
Emergency Dental Services (hospital or ambulatory surgical center)
Your Medicaid or CHIP plan through PCHP cover emergency dental services in a hospital or ambulatory surgical center. Emergency treatments covered include, but are not limited to:
- Treatment of dislocated jaw
- Treatment of traumatic damage to teeth and supporting structures
- Removal of cysts
- Treatment of oral abscess of tooth or gum origin
PCHP also covers hospital, physician, and related medical services for the above conditions. This includes services the doctor provides and other services you or your child might need, like anesthesia or other drugs. PCHP is also responsible for paying for treatment and devices for craniofacial anomalies.
What to do if you/your child needs emergency dental care
During normal business hours, call your child鈥檚 Main Dentist to find out how to get emergency services. If your child needs emergency dental services after the Main Dentist鈥檚 office is closed, call PCHP Member Services at 1-888-672-2277 (STAR) or 1-888-814-2352 (CHIP) or call 9-1-1.
Get a Little Extra with PCHP
As a value-added service, PCHP offers STAR members ages 21 and older a $300 allowance per year for dental services such as checkups, X-rays, and cleanings. (Not available for CHIP or CHIP Perinate members.)
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