Will Medicaid paid for children braces.
Question: My son needs braces and I am wondering if Medicaid will pay for them.
Answer: Generally speaking, children will only receive braces if they are deemed to be medically necessary. Yet there are some cases where a child who is covered by a Medical Card benefit might be eligible for braces. There are requirement that may need to be met. Such as a child will need to be under 18 years of age and can be covered under the Medical Card.
Some states have additional programs that will cover youths up to age 19 or even those who are under 21. Therefore, some young adults who have not yet reached the age of 21 might be eligible to receive coverage for braces. I would suggest to speek with your Medicaid case worker and see what is and what is not covered for your son.