While it is not specified on their website if they cover invisalign or not, conventional braces are covered only for qualified MassHealth members under age 21.
If you have any questions about your MassHealth dental benefit, or if you need help finding a MassHealth dentist, call Dental Customer Service on 1-800-207-5019. Lines are open Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
Dental services that are available to your child (under age 21) according to coverage type include:
Oral exams (twice in 12 months)
Space maintainers
X rays
Oral surgery
Cleanings (twice in 12 months)
Extractions (tooth-pulling)
Fluoride (twice in 12 months)
Anesthesia
Sealants
Crowns
Braces (if qualified)
Fillings
Root canal treatments
Any other medically necessary dental service
MassHealth members aged 21 and older are eligible for dental services performed by a MassHealth dentist. Adult members who have been determined by the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) to be eligible for DDS services receive a different dental benefit package than Adults who are not DDS Clients.
Non-DDS Members:
Oral exams (twice in 12 months)
Some Oral Surgery (such as removal of impacted teeth, biopsies, soft-tissue surgery)
X rays
Extractions (tooth-pulling)
Cleanings (twice in 12 months)
Anesthesia
DDS Members:
Oral exams (twice in 12 months)
Some periodontal (gum) services
X rays
Dentures
Cleanings (twice in 12 months)
Extractions (tooth-pulling)
Root canal treatment (on front teeth)
Anesthesia
Oral surgery
Crowns
Fillings
Some services may need to be approved by MassHealth before the dentist can provide them. The dentist will know which services these are and will request approval if he or she feels that you need these services.
For more information about your dental benefit, visit MassHealth Dental Benefit Booklet.
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