What dental benefits does Texas Children's Health Plan offer?

Texas Children's Health Plan offers dental benefits including 2 oral exams and cleanings, emergency evaluations, x-rays (bitewings), fillings, and routine simple extractions per year. To claim your extra benefit, call FCL Dental at 1-866-548-8123 for a referral or an appointment with a dental provider.

Does health insurance cover pediatric dental?

If a family is purchasing coverage through the health insurance exchange, the premiums associated with pediatric dental coverage may or may not be offset by premium tax credits (premium subsidies). Here’s more about how that works, depending on whether the health plan has integrated pediatric dental benefits.

Do kids need dental insurance?

Healthy teeth can mean a lifetime of bright smiles. You want that for your kids, and providing dental insurance can help. According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, 42% of children ages 2 to 11 have cavities in their primary teeth. 1 More than 20% of children ages 6 to 11 have cavities in their permanent teeth.