
Using Medicaid or CHIP to Pay for Children's Braces
Medicaid, CHIP, and state-subsidized insurance plans often fully cover traditional metal braces treatment for qualifying children and young adults but are less likely to cover the same treatment for adults.
In order to qualify, the braces treatment must be deemed medically necessary, rather than cosmetic, so you’ll need to visit an orthodontist for a consultation (usually complimentary or covered by Medicaid) to determine whether your child’s case can be covered by Medicaid/CHIP.