The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) administers federal Medicaid health care assistance to low-income individuals and families in the state. AHCCCS provides benefits by partnering with health care providers including health management organizations, health insurance providers, and nonprofit organizations.
One AHCCCS partner is Mercy Care, a non-profit managed care organization. Mercy Care in turn partners with Sun Life, a company that manages dental and vision benefits. DentaQuest is a business under Sun Life that administers dental services for Mercy Care Medicaid plans under AHCCCS.
If you would like to request dental care for your child under Mercy Care, please call us at (602) 903-4894 or use our contact form.
DentaQuest Administers AHCCCS Benefits Under Mercy Care
DentaQuest is the largest government dental benefits administrator in the United States and, as a primary care provider, provides Medicaid and CHIP dental benefits solutions to its members.
Organizations including DentaQuest that participate under AHCCCS provide full dental care services for children under the age of 21 at no out-of-pocket cost. Adults 21 years old and older are eligible for emergency care services under AHCCCS.
Under AHCCCS, DentaQuest coordinates with dentists who become primary dental care providers or “Dental Homes” for patients under the age of 21. Your child’s dental home is the dentist’s office for services including regular check-ups, cleanings, and other dental treatment, including dental fillings, crowns, root canals, orthodontic treatment, and even oral surgery.
No referral is needed from a primary care provider like DentaQuest to receive treatment at your child’s Dental Home.
Make The Kids Dental Office of Phoenix Your Child’s Dental Home
The Kids Dental Office of Phoenix accepts payment for dental care through AHCCCS, and through DentaQuest as a Dental Home participant under Mercy Care.
Our dental team provides quality dental care to children in the Phoenix area. If you have questions about AHCCCS, Mercy Care, or any other children’s oral health matter, you can talk with one of our experienced pediatric dentists. You can also schedule an appointment with us by calling (602) 903-4894 or using our contact form.
To learn more about the kinds of insurance we accept at The Kids Dental Office of Phoenix, please see our Insurance Page.
