Dental Insurance & Payment Guide
Insurance should make dental care easier to access—not harder to understand. Star Dental accepts Health First Colorado Medicaid and most PPO dental plans. Our team helps new and current patients verify benefits, understand available coverage information and prepare for treatment.
Dental Coverage Options at Star Dental
The type of plan affects networks, benefits, deductibles, annual limits and authorization rules. We review the information available to us and explain the next practical step.
Health First Colorado Medicaid
Star Dental accepts Colorado Medicaid for eligible children and adults. Benefits commonly include preventive, restorative and medically necessary dental services under current program rules.
PPO Dental Plans
We accept most PPO plans, including many Delta Dental, Cigna, Aetna, MetLife and Guardian plans. Network status and benefits depend on the specific plan.
Eligibility and Benefit Checks
Our team can check active eligibility and available benefit information before treatment when the insurer makes that information available.
Predeterminations
For larger or staged treatment, an insurer may provide a predetermination showing how the plan expects to process the recommended services.
Medicaid Number Lookup Help
Do not postpone calling because you cannot find your Medicaid card or member number. Bring photo ID and any information you have; our team can often help with the lookup.
Cost Questions Without Insurance
Dental cost depends on the diagnosis and complexity of treatment. Call so we can understand your needs and explain what is required for a reliable estimate.
How Star Dental Reviews Dental Benefits
Tell us the name of the insurance company, the member name and date of birth, member or policy number if available, and the reason for the appointment. For Medicaid, we can often locate active eligibility using identifying information. For PPO plans, we review network and benefit information that the insurer provides. If the recommended treatment needs additional review, we can discuss a predetermination or other documentation before the next step.
How Benefits Verification Works
We begin with a diagnosis, explain the options and help you understand the next step. Treatment is based on your examination, health history and individual needs.
Call or Request a Visit
Tell us what you need and share the insurance information you have.
Eligibility Check
We review active coverage and available plan information before or around the appointment.
Clinical Examination
The dentist diagnoses the condition and recommends care based on your health—not only on insurance rules.
Clear Next Steps
We explain the benefit information available, treatment priorities and any predetermination or payment questions.
Know what benefit verification means
Benefit checks and predeterminations help patients plan, but the insurer makes the final claim decision after treatment is submitted. We will explain the information available to us in straightforward language.
Medicaid and PPO Insurance at Star Dental
We accept Health First Colorado Medicaid and most PPO plans, including many plans from Delta Dental, Cigna, Aetna, MetLife and Guardian. Network participation and benefits vary by plan, so our team checks the information available for each patient and recommended service.
Questions? Call Before Your Visit
Call 303-222-1414 with your insurance information. If you do not know your Medicaid number, call anyway—our team can often help locate the information needed to check active eligibility.
Dental Insurance & Payment Guide: Insurance Frequently Asked Questions
Does Star Dental accept Health First Colorado Medicaid?
Which private dental insurance plans do you accept?
What if I do not know my Medicaid number?
Does Medicaid cover dental exams, fillings or extractions?
Does Medicaid cover dentures?
Does Medicaid cover wisdom tooth removal?
What is a dental predetermination?
Do I need to contact my insurance company before calling Star Dental?
What should I bring to my appointment?
Can you tell me the cost before I am examined?
Plan Your Visit at Star Dental
Talk With the Star Dental Team
Call for current availability or send an online appointment request. We respond to phone calls and online requests promptly.