Nevada Medicaid and Nevada Check Up
Nevada Medicaid and Nevada Check Up Dental Care in Las Vegas
Do You Accept Nevada Medicaid Patients?
Yes. Avocabo Dental & Orthodontics in southwest Las Vegas accepts Nevada Medicaid and Nevada Check Up for children's dental care and orthodontic evaluation. Our team checks eligibility and explains applicable benefits. Orthodontic treatment coverage depends on program requirements and prior authorization.
Do I Need to Choose Avocabo as My Child's Dental Home?
Yes, for routine dental care. In Clark County, children's Nevada Medicaid and Nevada Check Up dental benefits are administered by LIBERTY Dental Plan. Avocabo needs to be your child's assigned Dental Home for routine care. Call our team at (702) 623-8832 so we can help confirm the assignment before your visit, or call LIBERTY Member Services at 1-888-700-0643 to request the change. Orthodontic benefits are reviewed separately.
Does Medicaid Automatically Cover Braces?
No. An orthodontic evaluation helps determine whether an authorization request is appropriate. A recommendation for braces does not itself establish coverage. We explain the findings and next steps before treatment begins.
What Nevada Medicaid and Nevada Check Up Cover
Nevada Medicaid and Nevada Check Up provide dental benefits for eligible children and young adults, including preventive care, restorative treatment, and certain orthodontic services when medical necessity criteria are met.
Coverage depends on your child's specific eligibility, plan, and the treatment being recommended. Not every service is automatically covered simply because a patient has Medicaid.
How Prior Authorization Works for Orthodontic Care
Orthodontic treatment under Nevada Medicaid requires a review process before treatment can begin. Here is what that generally involves:
1. Orthodontic evaluation
Your child is examined and our team determines whether orthodontic treatment appears medically necessary under Medicaid's clinical criteria.
2. Documentation and submission
If treatment appears to qualify, our team prepares the required clinical documentation and submits a prior authorization request to Nevada Medicaid on your behalf.
3. Review by Nevada Medicaid
Nevada Medicaid reviews the request and determines whether the treatment is approved. This review is completed by Nevada Medicaid, not by our office, and processing times can vary.
4. Once authorized, treatment can begin
After approval, our team will contact you to schedule the start of treatment.
What Should We Bring to the Appointment?
Bring your current Medicaid or Nevada Check Up card, other dental insurance information and any recent records. Tell us the plan or dental-benefit administrator name on your card, report coverage changes, and respond promptly to information requests.
Can Pediatric Dental Care and an Orthodontic Evaluation Be Coordinated?
Yes. Avocabo has a pediatric dentist and an orthodontist in the same practice. Tell us about both needs when scheduling so we can explain the appropriate appointments and any coverage review required.
How Long Does Orthodontic Authorization Take?
Review times vary. Our team can explain the submission and follow-up process, but approval and a specific decision date cannot be guaranteed. Contact us for an update on a submitted request.
What Happens if a Request Is Not Approved?
Our team explains the decision and applicable next steps. Additional documentation or review depends on your child's case and program requirements.
Ready to get started?
Call our office or request an appointment online. Our team will walk you through what to expect for your child's specific situation.
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