Good dental care is important for your health. Babies, children, and adults should see a dentist regularly. Regular brushing and flossing help to prevent cavities and gum disease. Your Medicaid benefits can help you maintain good oral health.
Taking care of your teeth is very important for your overall health. Good dental care helps you avoid problems like toothaches and gum disease. Meanwhile, poor oral health can affect other parts of your body. For example, gum disease is linked to heart disease and diabetes. Keeping your mouth healthy helps keep your whole body healthy. There are some easy things that you can do to help keep your smile bright:
Humana does not provide Medicaid dental coverage in Florida. Medicaid recipients in Florida can pick from two dental plans:
To pick or change a dental plan:
After you choose a plan, that plan will help you:
Once you pick a dental plan, your dental plan will send you a dental ID card. This ID card will not come with your health plan member ID card. Your Florida Medicaid Choice Counselor or the dental plan you pick can talk to you more about when to expect your dental ID card to come in the mail.