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LOUISIANA MEDICAID

Louisiana Medicaid

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DentaQuest provides dental coverage to eligible members of the following Louisiana Medicaid and CHIP plans:

  • EPSDT Dental Plan - Medicaid members ages 20 and younger
  • Adult Waiver Plan - Medicaid members ages 21 and older who qualify
  • Adult Denture Plan - Medicaid members ages 21 and older who qualify

For a complete detail of all dental coverage, please refer to the Member Handbook.


 

Member Benefits

All plans except the Adult Denture Plan

Prevention

  • Dental exam (every six months)
  • Teeth cleaning (every six months)
  • X-rays
  • Fluoride treatments
  • Sealants

Treatments

  • Fillings
  • Crowns
  • Root canals
  • Extractions (teeth removal)
  • Other treatments that are medically necessary

Additional

  • Sealants (not available on all plans)
  • Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) application - a safe, painless, and effective liquid fluoride treatment to slow tooth decay (age requirements/not available on all plans)

Adult Denture Plan

  • Complete or partial dentures and associated exams and x-rays
  • Nontraumatic dental care received in the hospital
  • Exams and X-rays not covered by your health plan
  • Up to $200 a year for simple extractions
  • Extra preventive benefits (free cleaning and dental exam after visiting a dentist within 7 days of going to the hospital for non- traumatic dental care)

NOTE:  The summary of benefits above is only intended for general informational purposes and may not reflect all updates or modifications to the plan benefits.  Please contact us to confirm your current benefits.

Log In to Your Portal

Louisiana Medicaid members have access to a comprehensive online portal where you can check your dental benefits, search for a dentist, get help when you need it and download your ID card.

Earn rewards for keeping your smile healthy!

DentaQuest and Louisiana Medicaid want to make sure you use your benefits and maintain good oral health for your families. That's why we offer Member Rewards just for using certain preventive benefits and completing actions to stay educated.

Free Dental Essential Backpack for Children
Children ages 6-14 who get sealants (thin plastic coatings on back teeth chewing surfaces to protect against cavities) will receive a drawstring backpack with an age-appropriate toothbrush, toothpaste and a brushing chart with stickers.

*Restrictions apply

Earn a $10 Walmart Gift Card
Are you an adult who recently had a tooth removed? Watch the Opioid risk awareness video and take the Opioid risk survey to earn a $10 Walmart Gift Card. Check Your Risk »

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