Nevada expands Medicaid dental benefits for adults

Nevada has expanded its dental coverage for adult Medicaid recipients, 2 News Nevada reported July 1.

The expansion gives more than 374,500 patients coverage for preventative and diagnostic services for the first time, including cleanings, fillings and exams.

Adult recipients with a $1,000 annual limit have access to two six-month exams, cleanings, one three-year exam, fluoride treatments, fillings, crowns and gum treatments. Benefits with no annual limit include emergency treatments and dentures deemed medically necessary by a dentist.

Source: Nevada expands Medicaid dental benefits for adults / Becker’s Dental

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