Updated Dental Info

Oral Health Program
A program of the Utah
Department of Health
Website contains information,
educational materials, resources
and links to related web sites for
adults, children, educators, health
professionals and advocates.
Website:
www.health.utah.gov/oralhealth/
Sat Lake Area
Dental
Resource List
Web: www.211ut.org
Phone: 2-1-1 or 1-888-826-9790
Fax: (801) 746-2880
Last Update: January 2009
If this list is more that 6 months old, dial
2-1-1 for an updated copy or visit our website:
www.211ut.org.
Please note the following:
• The 211 Info Bank only maintains information
on private, nonprofit and public
programs and services.
• Some agencies offer services specifically
to their clients. Those are not listed
here.
• Some for-profit companies or agencies
accept public insurance programs or offer
discounts for cash up front, etc.
• Private companies or dentists can sometimes
make arrangements.
Caring Foundation for Children
A Program of Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield of Utah.
Provides dental benefits for uninsured children at no cost to
their families. The program generally includes one-year
coverage up to $1,000 for dental work including: exams, xrays,
cleanings, fluoride, sealants, resins, extractions,
crowns, space maintainers, fillings, and root canals.
Location: P.O. Box 25185
Salt Lake City, UT 84125
Phone: 333-5850
1-888-589-5437
Website: www.caringfoundationforchildren.org
Fees: None (No premiums, no co-pays)
Eligibility Requirements: Open to children, documented
or not, ages 0-18, living in Utah and Idaho, who are not
eligible for Medicaid or CHIP (if CHIP enrollment is closed
the children are eligible), and whose family income is at or
below 200% of the federal poverty line.
CHIP
(Children’s Health Insurance Program)
A program of the Utah Department of Health
Provides comprehensive health insurance, including limited
dental, to Utah children who qualify.
Information about enrolling: 1-877-KIDS-NOW
Eligibility is determined by the Department of Workforce
Services (DWS) or the Bureau of Eligibility Services (BES).
Information about dental benefits for current recipients call
Public Employees Dental Program (PEDP): 366-7555
1-800-765-7347
Website: www.health.utah.gov/chip
Fees: Quarterly premiums and co-payments for some services
Eligibility Requirements: U.S. citizen or legal resident,
under age 19, at or below 200% of federal poverty income
guidelines, and not covered by any other health insurance.
Families must apply during open enrollment.
Medicaid
A program of the Utah Department of Health
Provides health coverage for Utah adults and children who
qualify. Covered services vary according to type of Medicaid,
see contact information below.
Information about enrolling: 468-0000 (DWS)
Eligibility is determined by the Department of Workforce
Services (DWS) or the Bureau of Eligibility Services (BES).
Information about dental benefits for current recipients call
Medicaid/PCN Information Line: 538-6155
1-800-662-9651
Eligibility Requirements: Varies according to type of
Medicaid. Factors such as age, income and assets, medical
condition, etc. can affect eligibility. Contact an Eligibility
Specialist for more details, see information above.
PCN (Primary Care Network)
A program of the Utah Department of Health
Provides health, and limited dental coverage for Utah adults
who qualify. Dental services include: examinations, x-rays,
cleanings, and fillings.
Information about enrolling: 1-888-222-2542
Eligibility is determined by the Department of Workforce
Services (DWS) or the Bureau of Eligibility Services (BES).
Information about dental benefits for current recipients call
Medicaid/PCN Information Line: 538-6155
1-800-662-9651
Website: www.health.utah.gov/pcn
Fees: 10 % co-pay of allowed amount
Eligibility Requirements: Age 19 - 64, U.S. citizen or
legal resident, fit within the PCN income guidelines (150%
of federal poverty income guideline), and do not have access
to student health insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, Veterans
benefits, or health insurance. Individuals must apply during
Utah Dental Association
Provides information about
dentistry, dispute resolution, and
patient questions.
Location:
1151 East 3900 South, B-160
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
Phone: 261-5315
Website: www.uda.org
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