Dental Care: Options to Access Dental Services
Dental CareFamilies without dental insurance may have access to programs to more affordably get the care they need. Before exploring these services, it is good practice to first determine whether you qualify for public or private health plans that include dental benefits. Please feel free to visit the INF2F fact sheets page for further information about additional health coverage options for families.
MedicaidIn accordance with federal law, all medically necessary dental services are provided for children under age 21 if they are enrolled in an Indiana Medicaid program. A list of dentists participating with the program can be found here: http://www.indianamedicaid.com/ihcp/ProviderServices/ProviderSearch.aspx.
To learn more about Medicaid eligibility, please view our related fact sheets: https://www.inf2f.org/fact-sheets.html Children’s Special Health Care Services (CSHCS)This program pays for dental care visits for a qualifying participant. All other insurance must be utilized first, and the rules of primary insurance policies must be followed before CSHCS will consider payment. Please see our Fact Sheet on CSHCS for more information on how to apply for this program.
Private InsuranceFamilies who have private health insurance coverage through an employer-sponsored plan, or a plan purchased independently may have some coverage for dental expenses. All types of insurance plans come with materials that explain benefits, procedures for obtaining authorization of services, and addressing appeals and concerns. Families should read these materials and be aware of changes. An employer, human resources department, and plan administrator are key sources for benefit information and authorization procedures. Families are encouraged to learn about what types of dental insurance might be available to them.
Reduced Fee and Free ServicesA variety of clinics, programs, and organizations provide dental services to children and adults in Indiana who do not have dental coverage and cannot afford standard fees. Each program has different eligibility criteria. To find options near you consider the following resources:
Bureau of Primary Health Care The Bureau of Primary Health Care, a service of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), supports federally funded community health centers across the country that provide free or reduced-cost health services, including dental care. To obtain a list of centers in your area, contact the HRSA Information Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-HRSA (1-888-275-4772), or visit their website at: https://bphc.hrsa.gov/ Community Health Centers Many community health centers provide dental services. For a list of community health centers, go to: https://www.indianapca.org/about-chcs/ Dental Schools Dental schools can be a source of quality, reduced-cost dental treatment. The Indiana University School of Dentistry offers services for fees that are typically much less than private dentist practices. 1. Indiana University School of Dentistry 1121 W. Michigan Street Indianapolis, IN 46202-5186 Ph: (317) 274-7433 2. University Pediatric Dentistry Associates 705 Riley Hospital Drive Indianapolis, IN 46202-5109 Ph: (317) 944-3865 Donated Dental Services (DDS) Indiana Donated Dental is a statewide program that provides free or low-cost dental treatment to individuals who lack income to pay for dental care and who are disabled and/or medically fragile. An application for services can be found on the DDS in Indiana website at: https://dentallifeline.org/indiana/. For more information about this program, contact Indiana Donated Dental at 317-733-0585 or visit their Low-Cost Resources website at: https://indental.org/public-resources/low-cost-dental-care/ Indiana Dental Association The Indiana Dental Association maintains a list of dentists across the state that offer low-cost dental care. The list can be found here: https://indental.org/low-cost-dental-care/ For more information on dental care or other related services, contact Indiana Family to Family at 1-844-323-4636 or email [email protected].
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This fact sheet was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $96,750 with 89% percent financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of INF2F and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.
This fact sheet was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $96,750 with 89% percent financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of INF2F and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.
