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Adult dental coverage is optional for state Medicaid programs, but most offer at least an emergency dental benefit. In Delaware, Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provide no-cost or low-cost health coverage for eligible children.

People Over Age 21. Each state can choose to cover adults over age 21. Medicaid programs that offer dental care to adults usually cover annual dental exams, preventive care and treatment of problems such as cavities, gum disease and other damage as necessary.

Members with Standard Medicaid benefits are eligible for almost all dental and denturist services when they are medically necessary. ... Adult members are responsible to pay for non-covered dental services and any dental treatment services received above the annual $1,125 limit.

Visit Healthcare.gov to see your plan options and enroll in a plan. 8 out of 10 Delawareans who qualify for coverage through the Marketplace qualify for some level of financial assistance to help pay for monthly premiums. Links: Special Enrollment Periods for Complex Issues.

Delaware is 1 of only 4 states without Medicaid coverage for adult dental care, forcing patients to pay out of pocket for care considered to be the first line of defense against health risks, including premature births, heart disease and complications from diabetes.

ASSIST is an online application for Delawareans to apply for health and social service programs.

You can apply for Medicaid online at HealthCare.gov or through Delaware ASSIST. You can fill out a paper application and return it by mail. Call 1-800-372-2022 or 302-255-9500 to have an application mailed to you.

Specific Delaware Medicaid Programs DSHP-Plus provides supportive services to program participants living at home, in assisted living, adult foster care, and nursing homes. Benefits may include adult day care, home health services, meal delivery, private duty nursing, home modifications, respite care, and more.

To be eligible for Delaware Medicaid, you must be a resident of the state of Delaware, a U.S. national, citizen, permanent resident, or legal alien, in need of health care/insurance assistance, whose financial situation would be characterized as low income or very low income.

Medicaid in Delaware is a managed care program and is called the Diamond State Health Plan (DSHP). Long-term care Medicaid in Delaware is referred to as Diamond State Health Plan Plus (DSHP Plus).