Public Health Emergency ESPDT Dental Coverage Update Notice

Effective 3/18/2020, LDH extended EPSDT dental benefits coverage to enrollees who reached age 21 during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. Effective February 1, 2022, LDH will end this extended benefit period and reinstate the age limitation for EPSDT benefits. All services not covered under the Adult Denture Program must be completed by January 31, 2022. Beginning February 1, 2022 all members ages 21 and up will only be eligible for the Adult Denture program. All enrollees will be afforded appeal rights due to this benefits change.