How much do I have to pay for my child's dental care?
You must pay for:
- Non-covered or optional dental services that you choose to have done.
- Services that you have done more often than is allowed by the plan.
- Services given by a non-contracted dentist.
This program:
- Covers dental treatment using the most cost-effective option.
- Regularly gives good professional practice.
- Is limited to the benefit level for the least costly, best alternative (you will be responsible for all charges that exceed covered dental benefit).
If your child gets services before their dental coverage starts, you must pay for them. You will also have to pay for services that:
- Are non-covered services.
- Exceed the benefit limits.
CHIP Members have a yearly maximum of $564 (per 12-month term of coverage). CHIP members must pay a co-payment for each dental visit when non-preventive services are given, unless the member's cost sharing has been met. A list of non-preventive services is listed at the top of this page. Co-pays do not apply to initial and periodic exams, x-rays, cleanings or sealants.
Co-Pays are based on the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). The federal government sets the FPL every year. Below are examples of the co-pay that is set for each level. Your Member ID Card will tell you what co-pay you will need to pay for each non-preventive visit.
