Update for Patients with Colorado Medicaid Coverage (also known as Health First Colorado)
Apple Grove Dental and Orthodontics will no longer accept Medicaid coverage for patients over age 18 after Friday, May 28, 2021. We will continue to accept Medicaid coverage for new and existing patients up to age 18 .
What is changing and when?
Patients up to age 18 with Medicaid: We will continue to schedule and see new and existing patients up to age 18 with Medicaid. There is no change to you!
Orthodontics: We will continue to treat patients of all ages with Medicaid for all orthodontic services. If you are currently in orthodontic treatment, nothing will change. If you are interested in scheduling a complimentary smile consult with our orthodontist Dr. Isaac, we are happy to help you get scheduled!
Checkups and Cleanings: We will continue to be available to existing patients of all ages with Medicaid coverage for dental checkups and cleanings through Friday April 30, 2021. We will remove all cleaning appointments scheduled after Friday April 30, 2021 for patients over age 18 with Medicaid. If you change your coverage, we can help you get your cleaning rescheduled.
Dental treatment and emergencies: We will continue to be available to existing patients of all ages with Medicaid coverage for treatment appointments and dental emergencies through Friday May 28, 2021. We will remove all appointments scheduled after Friday May 28, 2021 for patients over age 18 with Medicaid. If you change your coverage, we can help you get your cleaning rescheduled.
After May 28, 2021, we will continue to schedule and see patients up to age 18 only that have Medicaid coverage.
What does this mean for me?
We will make all efforts to assist you in receiving uninterrupted care. We have listed some options for your future dental care:
Transfer service: If you retain your Medicaid coverage now and in the future, the Dentaquest provider directory is a great resource to find a new dental office that is accepting new patients with Medicaid: https://dentaquest.com/state-plans/regions/colorado/find-a-provider/
We will help you transfer your records to your new office. Just submit the record transfer form on our website, which can be found at: https://applegrovedental.com/record-release-form/
New dental coverage: There may be options for you to change dental insurance coverage now or in the future. We continue to accept a wide range of insurances. A complete list can be found at https://applegrovedental.com/payment-insurance/
If you obtain new coverage, we would be happy to help you learn more about your new coverage.
Self-pay discounts: If you no longer have Medicaid coverage now or in the future, we are happy to extend our pricing for self-pay patients without any insurance coverage. We also offer multiple convenient options for self pay patients, including credit card payment, Care Credit, and cash discounts.
We are grateful for your trust in our office and in the care that we provide. Please do not hesitate to call us with any questions or concerns.
FAQ
Who else takes Medicaid? What office would you recommend?
We do not have a specific office that we recommend. The Dentaquest provider directory will be a great resource to help you find a dental office that is accepting new patients with Medicaid: https://dentaquest.com/state-plans/regions/colorado/find-a-provider/
What about my treatment that I haven’t completed yet?
Please call us ASAP so we can help you find a time to complete your treatment before May 28, 2021.
What about my next cleaning that was already scheduled?
We have removed all cleaning appointments scheduled after Friday April 30, 2021 for patients over age 18 with Medicaid. If you change your coverage, please give us a call and we can help you get your cleaning rescheduled!
Medicaid is my secondary insurance, can I still schedule with your office?
We will continue to schedule appointments for patients up to age 18 with either primary or secondary Medicaid coverage. If you are over 18 and Medicaid is your secondary dental coverage, we recommend that you find an office that is accepting new Medicaid patients: https://dentaquest.com/state-plans/regions/colorado/find-a-provider/
Can I elect to not use my Medicaid coverage and continue to seek dental care at your office?
If you continue to retain Medicaid coverage, we recommend that you find an office that is accepting new Medicaid patients: https://dentaquest.com/state-plans/regions/colorado/find-a-provider/
If your coverage changes in the future, please don’t hesitate to give us a call and we would be happy to get you scheduled.
