How to Find Your Dental Benefits
Checking your benefits is simple. Knowing what your plan covers can help you feel more confident when you need care.
Taking care of your teeth does more than protect your smile. Routine dental care can help prevent pain, catch problems early, and support your overall health. Your MVP dental benefits can help make that care easier to access. Here’s how to understand what’s covered, find a dentist, and plan for your next visit.
Why Dental Care Matters
Dental check-ups do more than clean your teeth. They help:
Your mouth and body are connected. Good dental care can help support your overall health.
- Diabetes can raise your risk of gum disease
- Healthy gums may help with blood sugar control
- Gum disease has been linked to heart disease, stroke, and some respiratory problems
- Oral health problems can cause pain, infection, and trouble eating or speaking
Brush, floss, and see your dentist regularly to help protect your smile and your health.
Know Your Dental Benefits
Understanding your dental benefits can help you plan ahead and avoid surprises. Depending on your plan, your coverage may include:
- Routine exams, cleanings, X-rays
- Fillings and extractions (in some plans)
- Services like crowns or dentures (in some plans)
You may also have a cost-share, such as a:
- Co-pay: set amount you pay for a covered health or dental service. Example: If your co-pay is $20, you pay $20 at your visit.
- Co-insurance: your share of the cost of a covered service, shown as a percentage. Example: If your plan pays 80%, you pay 20%.
- Deductible: the amount you pay for covered services before your plan starts to pay. Example: If your deductible is $100, you pay the first $100 of covered services.
Some services may need approval before care, called prior authorization, or may require a referral from your dentist.
Tip: Before you schedule care, ask your dental office what costs to expect.
MVP Medicaid/HARP or
Child Health Plus (CHPlus)
Child Health Plus (CHPlus)
- Visit Important Forms and select your plan type, then Member Guide.
Another MVP plan
- Sign in to Gia® online and select My Plan, then My Benefits, and then Member Guide.
- Or in the Gia by MVP mobile app tap Benefits and Coverage.
How to Find a Dentist
Choosing the right dentist can make a big difference in your care. MVP dental benefits and networks vary by plan. If your plan has dental benefits, visit Find a Dentist – MVP Health Care In-Network Dental Providers to find a dentist that accepts your plan. If you do not see your plan listed, or you need help finding a dentist, call MVP Member Services/Customer Care at the phone number on the back of your MVP Member ID card.
When to Go to the Dentist
Routine dental visits are key to staying healthy. Visit your dentist every six months for check-ups and cleanings. Your dentist may recommend more visits based on your needs.
Dental Care Tips Between Visits
Taking care of your teeth every day can help prevent problems.
Simple daily habits:
- Brush your teeth twice a day
- Floss once a day
- Limit sugary foods and drinks
- Drink water throughout the day
These small steps can help keep your teeth and gums healthy between visits.
We’re Here to Help
Understanding your benefits and knowing where to go for care can make dental visits easier.
Whether you need to check your coverage, find a dentist, or plan for costs, you have our support every step of the way.
Take the Next Step
Your smile is an important part of your health.
- Search for a new dentist
- Review your benefits in the Member Handbook or sign in to Gia:
- Gia Online
- Gia by MVP mobile app
- Schedule your next dental visit
Empower your smile and take care of your health today.