Choosing a Dental Plan

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Step 1: Choose a dentist

  • One of the biggest differences between dental plans is which doctors they work with.
  • Ask your doctor which Iowa Medicaid dental plan they work with or check with each dental plan to make sure your dentist is included.

Iowa Medicaid Dental Providers

Find contact information, provider directories, and websites for the two Medicaid dental providers.

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Step 2: Review your covered dental plan benefits & services

  • Your coverage group is chosen when you are approved for Medicaid. It decides what benefits and
    services you can get.
  • If you are ever unsure of your coverage group or have specific questions related to your health
    coverage you can always contact Medicaid Member Services for assistance.
  • Detailed benefit information by coverage group is available online.

Extra Benefits

  • Extra benefits will differ between Delta Dental and MCNA Dental.
  • Detailed Value Added Services information is available on each dental plans website.
Dental Plan Services
Benefits & ServicesDWP (Adults & Kids)Hawki
Primary Care Dentist
Office visits & telehealth		Covered; limitations or prior authorizations may apply to certain services.Covered; limitations or prior authorizations may apply to certain services.
Dental Specialists
Office visits & telehealth		Covered; limitations or prior authorizations may apply to certain services. Orthodontia is only covered if medically necessary and under age 21.Covered; limitations or prior authorizations may apply to certain services. Orthodontia is only covered if medically necessary and under age 21.
Pharmacy/Medication
Covered Prescription
& Nonprescription Drugs		Need informationNeed information
Emergency Care or Hospital Services
Hospital Emergency Room (ER) Visits, Urgent Care Centers, Inpatient or Outpatient Hospital Services		Need informationNeed information
Extra benefits
  • Amazon Gift Card
  • Extra dental cleanings for pregnant members and members with diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or undergoing active cancer treatment.

Find additional information from Delta Dental.

  • Amazon Gift Card
  • Extra dental cleanings for pregnant members and members with diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or undergoing active cancer treatment.

Find additional information from MCNA Dental.

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Step 3: Compare dental plan costs

  • Costs are currently the same between all dental plans; however costs will differ based on your coverage group eligibility, family income, and/or services provided.
  • If there is a copayment, you will pay it to the provider.
Dental Plan Services
Benefits & ServicesDWP (Adults & Kids)Hawki
Monthly PremiumsNeed informationNeed information
Office Visit Copay(s)Need informationNeed information
Pharmacy/Medication
Covered Prescription
& Nonprescription Drugs		Need informationNeed information
Emergency Care or Hospital Services
Hospital Emergency Room (ER) Visits, Urgent Care Centers, Inpatient or Outpatient Hospital Services		Need informationNeed information
Estate recovery

Estate recovery applies to Medicaid recipients who: 

  • Are
    age 55 or older, or
  • Are under age 55 and live in a
    medical facility and will probably not return home.
Estate recovery does not
apply to Hawki members.

Explore Iowa Medicaid

Ready to take the next step? Learn more about Medicaid eligibility in Iowa, or how to apply today.

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