How to Find Cheap Dentists in Chattanooga

Good oral hygiene starts at home, but it's unlikely that you can keep your teeth healthy without professional help. As with any medical care, that help will come at a cost, and perhaps a prohibitively high one without insurance. If you are uninsured or just looking for low-cost dental care, DoNotPay can help you find a cheap dentist in Chattanooga, TN

The Best Way to Get Cheap Dental Care in Chattanooga

If you are uninsured, the best way to get a cheap dentist in Chattanooga, TN is to see if you are eligible for Medicaid in Tennessee. The state Medicaid offering is called TennCare and is accepted at many clinics that accept private insurance. There are clinics in the state that exclusively cover the TennCare and uninsured population.

Who Is Eligible for TennCare

TennCare covers many sections of the Tennessee population. In other states, there is a single income threshold that determines eligibility for all Medicaid populations, but with TennCare, the income limits vary by program. TennCare covers the following groups of people:

• Pregnant Women - Pregnant women at or under 195% of the federal poverty line are eligible for TennCare.
• Newborns - If a child is born to a woman covered by TennCare, they are automatically covered for a year. When the child turns one, they are then evaluated for eligibility on their own.
• Children - TennCare covers low-income dentist services for children up to age 19. The income limit decreases as children age, starting at 195% of the federal poverty level for children under one, dropping to 142% at age one, and again to 133% at age six. Orthodontic services are not covered under dental services with exceptions for handicapping malocclusions, which interfere with dental function and speech.
• TennCare Standard - This group covers children under 19 who may not meet the income requirements to be covered as part of the "Children" population. The income limit for this group is 211% of the federal poverty level ($36,757 for a family of two). The child must not have access to insurance through a family member's employer.
• Parents and Caretakers - If you are the caretaker for a child under the age of 18, you may be covered by TennCare if you are low-income. The income limits are slightly over 120% of the federal poverty level ($15,948 for a family of two).
• Breast or Cervical Cancer - If you are under age 65, uninsured, or not covered for treatment of breast or cervical cancer, and have been determined by the county health department to need treatment, you may be eligible for this program. Your income must be at or under 250% of the federal poverty level.

Programs With Resource Limits

Some groups have asset limits in addition to income limits. The value of any property in the applicant's name is included in this total. The table below shows the groups with their corresponding resource limits.

How to Apply for TennCare

There are three ways for Tennessee residents to apply for TennCare:

1. Using the paper application - You can mail your completed application to TennCare Connect, P.O. Box 305240, Nashville, TN 37230 or fax it to 855-315-0669. If you fax your application, keep the page that confirms it was sent.
2. Over the phone by calling 855-259-0701
3. Online at tenncareconnect.tn.gov

During the application process, you should be prepared to provide

• The contact information like your address and phone number
• Social Security numbers and birth dates for anyone in the home who needs coverage
• Income information like paystubs and W-2 forms
• Citizenship and immigration status - Families with immigrants can apply.
• The value of any property the family owns, including homes, vehicles, and life insurance policies - This will assist with determining eligibility for any programs that have resource or asset limits.
• Information about any other health insurance you have access to or are partially covered by

If you have trouble filling out your application, you can call the application helpline at 855-259-0701 for assistance. TennCare allows applicants to opt into automatic renewals of TennCare coverage for up to five years. Doing so gives the program permission to access your information through federal sources to get updates on eligibility factors, including

1. Income
2. Household size
3. Insurance coverage

Cheap Dental Clinics in the Chattanooga Area

The table below outlines the affordable dental clinics in the Chattanooga area.

If you are covered by TennCare, you can find other clinics near you by calling DentaQuest at 855-418-1622. DentaQuest is the dental provider for TennCare and will be able to tell you which clinics accept their insurance. But DoNotPay can simplify the process and help you find an affordable dentist with no insurance requirements faster.

Find a Cheap Chattanooga Dentist With DoNotPay

If you are uninsured or underinsured and seeking a cheap dentist in the Chattanooga area, here's how you can use DoNotPay to find free dental clinics:

1. Search "dentist" on DoNotPay.

2. Enter your current address, so we can find the clinic nearest to you.

3. Select whether you would like to ask a question about your eligibility, receive a quote for a specific procedure, or set up an appointment.

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