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    Oct 10, 2011, 09:39 AM
    Will medi cal cover tooth extraction
    I have medi cal I was wondering if they will pay to have a tooth pulled
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    Oct 10, 2011, 10:42 AM
    MediCal changed their coverage in 2007; they still cover some dental, but you will have to phone them to find out just what. Any dependent under the age of 21 can still have full dental coverage as far as I know.

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    Oct 10, 2011, 06:14 PM
    Yes, Medi-Cal (Denti-Cal) will cover a tooth extraction if the need for the extraction is adequately justified by the dentist. See http://www.denti-cal.ca.gov/provsrvcs/FAQs/Bene_FAQs.pdf for further information about adult benefits.

    Bob Isman, DDS, MPH
    Dental Program Consultant
    California Dept. of Health Care Services
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