Health First Colorado dental information
Understand Medicaid dental care in Colorado
These guides help Colorado Medicaid members understand eligibility, common adult and children’s dental benefits, coverage questions and how to prepare for an appointment. Coverage is confirmed for each patient and treatment plan before care whenever possible.
If you do not know your Medicaid identification number, Star Dental can usually check eligibility with your full name and date of birth. Our team can also explain next steps when you need help applying for Health First Colorado.
Colorado Medicaid dental benefits at a glance
| Members | Benefit overview | Important next step |
|---|---|---|
| Adults age 21+ | Exams, cleanings, X-rays, fillings, extractions and certain root canals, crowns, periodontal care and dentures. | Verify active eligibility and whether the treatment requires prior authorization. |
| Children age 20 and under | Comprehensive preventive, restorative and oral-surgery benefits; some procedures require approval. | Confirm eligibility and the treatment plan with an enrolled provider. |
Prior authorization is part of planning
Some major procedures require records and approval before treatment. Star Dental can explain the office steps and help verify available benefit information; Health First Colorado makes enrollment and coverage decisions.
Prepare for your appointment
- Bring photo ID and your member card if available.
- If you do not know the member number, call with your full name and date of birth.
- Arrive 10–15 minutes early for new-patient paperwork.
- Ask whether the planned service requires prior authorization.
Featured Medicaid guides
Call 303-222-1414 to ask Star Dental to check eligibility before your visit.
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Have a Medicaid dental coverage question?
Our team can verify Health First Colorado eligibility and help you understand the information available for your treatment plan.