Does Medicaid Cover Invisalign? Find out if you can use the program to pay for treatment

Orthodontic treatments often improve people's quality of life, whether by solving problems with chewing or eating or simply improving a beneficiary's self-esteem. Invisalign is a cutting-edge orthodontic treatment. However, is it covered by Medicaid? We explain it here.

Invisalign is a dental treatment that uses a series of clear plastic aligners to straighten teeth. It is often promoted as an alternative to traditional braces. The aligners are custom-made and changed every one to two weeks until the teeth are in the desired position.

This treatment can help with orthodontic problems such as gapped teeth, underbite, crossbite, overbite, open bite, and crowded teeth. Costs are similar to traditional braces. However, they are not covered by Medicaid.

Can I use Medicaid to pay for Invisalign?

Invisalign is an increasingly popular method of straightening teeth. However, Medicaid considers it a cosmetic treatment, so it is not covered by the plan. Medicaid usually covers just routine dental services such as checkups, cleanings, or basic dental work.

Medicaid does cover orthodontic treatment, but only for eligible patients. According to Medicaid guidelines, only are eligible patients under 21, with severe dental problems who are determined by a general dentist to need orthodontic correction for functional or health reasons.

Even in these cases, Medicaid only covers traditional metal braces. It also does not cover ceramic braces or other clear aligners.

Are there alternatives other than Medicaid?

Some private health insurance plans cover cosmetic orthodontic treatment, including Invisalign. If you have the possibility, check with private insurers to find out if they cover the treatment and how much the coverage is.

Although Invisalign is considered a cosmetic treatment, its benefits to the 's self-esteem may be worth the insurance .