Does My Child Qualify for Free Dental Care Through Medi-Cal or Denti-Cal?

One of the most common things we hear from new families at Kanopi Kids is that they did not realize theirchild already has dental coverage. Medi-Cal and Denti-Cal together provide comprehensive dental benefitsto millions of children across California, including right here in Antioch, Pittsburg, Brentwood, Oakley, andthe surrounding East Bay. If your family qualifies for Medi-Cal, your child most likely has pediatric dentalcoverage through Denti-Cal at no cost to you.

What Is the Difference Between Medi-Cal and Denti-Cal?

Medi-Cal is California's Medicaid program, providing free or low-cost health coverage to qualifyingresidents. Denti-Cal is the dental component of Medi-Cal. When a child is enrolled in Medi-Cal, they areautomatically eligible for Denti-Cal dental benefits, which cover a wide range of pediatric dental services. AtKanopi Kids, our team in Antioch accepts both Medi-Cal and Denti-Cal and works with families to make surethey are getting the full benefit of their coverage.

Who Qualifies for Denti-Cal Coverage?

Children in California who are enrolled in Medi-Cal qualify for full-scope Denti-Cal dental benefits. Eligibilityfor Medi-Cal is based primarily on household income and family size. In general, families with low tomoderate incomes, children in foster care, and children receiving SSI benefits qualify. California hasexpanded Medi-Cal eligibility in recent years, which means more Antioch families than ever before mayqualify without realizing it.

• You may qualify if your household income is at or below 138 percent of the federal poverty level
• Children under age 19 in qualifying households are typically eligible regardless of immigration status
• Children in foster care qualify automatically
• Families already receiving CalFresh, SSI, or CalWORKs benefits typically qualify as well

If you are not sure whether your child qualifies, the fastest way to find out is to call our Kanopi Kids frontdesk team. We help Antioch families navigate Medi-Cal and Denti-Cal enrollment questions regularly andcan point you in the right direction.

What Pediatric Dental Services Does Denti-Cal Cover?

Denti-Cal covers a comprehensive range of pediatric dental services for children. At Kanopi Kids, weprovide all of the following services to our Medi-Cal and Denti-Cal patients in Antioch:

• Routine pediatric dental exams and checkups
• Dental cleanings and fluoride treatments to protect children's teeth
• Dental X-rays to monitor tooth and jaw development
• Fillings for cavities in baby teeth and permanent teeth
• Tooth extractions when necessary
• Stainless steel crowns to restore severely decayed baby teeth
• Space maintainers to hold space after early tooth loss
• Emergency pediatric dental care

Orthodontic treatment such as braces may also be covered for children who meet medical necessity criteriaunder Denti-Cal. Our Kanopi Kids pediatric dentistry and orthodontics team can assess whether your childqualifies during a routine visit.

Why Do Some Families Not Use Their Coverage?

At Kanopi Kids, we see a few common reasons why Antioch families with Denti-Cal coverage do not alwaysuse their pediatric dental benefits. Some families are not aware their child is enrolled. Others assume thatfinding a pediatric dentist who accepts Medi-Cal is difficult. And some parents are not sure what thecoverage actually includes, so they delay care unnecessarily.

We want to make this simple. Kanopi Kids proudly accepts Medi-Cal and Denti-Cal for all pediatric dentalservices at our Antioch location. There is no need to delay your child's dental care due to cost or confusionabout coverage. Our front desk team speaks with families about insurance and coverage every single dayand is happy to verify your child's benefits before the appointment.

How to Get Started at Kanopi Kids with Medi-Cal or Denti-Cal

• Call our Antioch pediatric dentistry office or book an appointment online at kanopikids.com
• Let us know your child is covered under Medi-Cal or Denti-Cal when you schedule
• Bring your child's Medi-Cal card or benefits information to the first visit
• Our team will verify coverage and walk you through everything before the appointment

Every child in Antioch deserves access to excellent pediatric dental care, regardless of income orinsurance. At Kanopi Kids, that is not just something we say, it is the reason we accept Medi-Cal andDenti-Cal and have built our practice around serving the families of the East Bay. If you have been puttingoff your child's dental visit because of cost, we want to hear from you.

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