Supporting oral health for Medicaid patients through benefits administration and programs that promote access to care.
DDSD's care coordinators can help dental offices serve Medicaid patients with education and assistance to increase treatment plan and appointment compliance.
Learn details of the treatment approval process and payment structure for pediatric orthodontic benefits for SD Medicaid patients.
Learn how to enroll as a Medicaid provider, see the provider manuals and fee schedules, and access the provider portal.
These information fliers can help you explain Medicaid dental benefits to eligible patients and their families.
A summary of covered services, annual maximum, co-pay, and predetermination requirements.
A summary of covered services and tips for parents to keep their child's smile healthy.
A summary of eligibility requirements, approval process, and tips for completing treatment successfully.
Language translation service
Delta Dental of South Dakota provides FREE language translation services to dental offices and patients through Language Line Solutions. To access an interpreter:
Document the name and ID# of the interpreter for your reference. Brief the interpreter and provide any special instructions.
Materials about the Language Line service to have at your office are available upon request from DDSD.
Travel reimbursement
The South Dakota Medicaid program provides reimbursement for non-emergency travel out-of-town to medical appointments, including dental appointments. This may help encourage your patients to make appointments and complete treatment plans.
Details are available on a webpage from the Dept. of Social Services (DSS), and a brochure you can print and provide to Medicaid patients is linked below (note this brochure link is to the DSS website):
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