Dental Care

Dental Benefits

Dental benefits are based on plan:

HIP State Plan Plus and HIP State Plan Basic

• One cleaning every six months for members 1-20 years old
• One cleaning every year for members 21 and older
• X-rays and fillings
• Getting teeth pulled (based on medical necessity)
• Fluoride treatment every six months for members 1-20 years old
• Orthodontia for children (based on medical necessity)
• Dentures, partials and repairs (with limits)
• Dental surgery (with limits)
• Emergency dental services

HIP Plus

• Evaluations and cleanings (2 per person per benefit year)
• Bitewing x-rays (4 x-rays per person per benefit year)
• Comprehensive x-rays (1 complete set every 5 years)
• Minor restorative services, such as fillings (4 per person per benefit year)
• Major restorative services, such as crowns (1 per person per benefit year)

HIP Maternity  

• One cleaning every six months for members 1-20 years old. 
• One cleaning every year for members 21 and older.
• X-rays and fillings.
• Getting teeth pulled (based on medical necessity).
• Fluoride treatment every six months for members 1-20 years old.
• Orthodontia for children (based on medical necessity).
• Dentures, partials and repairs (with limits).
• Dental surgery (with limits).
• Emergency dental services.

HIP Basic – Dental benefits are not a covered service, except for members who are 19 or 20 years of age and pregnant members. 

Find a Network Dentist

Use our Find a Provider tool or call MHS Member Services at 1-877-647-4848.