What's Covered
Your coverage pays for oral surgery when your dentist or surgeon shows it's needed for your health, not just for looks. At our center, that includes:
- Tooth extractions,when a tooth is badly decayed, broken, or can't be saved.
- Wisdom teeth removal,when your wisdom teeth are impacted or causing pain.
- Care for a tooth infection,including removing the tooth that's causing it.
Your plan reviews and approves your surgery before it's scheduled, and our team takes care of that request.How Approval Works →
Wondering if you can be put to sleep or sedated for your surgery?See Who Qualifies →
See all the plans we accept.Insurance and Cost →
If You're on Fee-for-Service
Most people on Missouri Medicaid are in a health plan, like Home State Health, MO Healthy Blue, or UHC Community Plan. Some people aren't in a plan. Instead, the state pays for their care directly. This is called MO HealthNet fee-for-service dental coverage.
What this means for your oral surgery:
- You're still covered.Fee-for-service covers the same kinds of needed oral surgery.
- Approval still comes first.The request goes to the state instead of to a health plan, and we send it for you.
- Your card looks different.You'll have an MO HealthNet ID card instead of a card from a health plan.
Not sure which one you have? Text us, and we'll check for you.
Common Questions
Does MO HealthNet cover oral surgery?
Yes, when you need it and your plan approves it. Once it's approved, you pay nothing.
What is MO HealthNet fee-for-service?
Some people on Missouri Medicaid aren't in a health plan. Instead, the state pays for their care directly. This is called MO HealthNet fee-for-service.
Do I qualify to be put to sleep or sedated? (Ages 13 and up)
Most patients 13 and up qualify when they need wisdom teeth out or four or more teeth removed.For more details, see:Tooth Extractions →
How much does oral surgery cost with Missouri Medicaid?
Nothing, once your plan approves your treatment.For more details, see:Insurance and Cost →
What does MO HealthNet cover for adults?
MO HealthNet covers oral surgery when you need it and your plan approves it.For more details, see:What Does MO HealthNet Cover for Adult Dental Care?
