Pediatric dental care is an essential health benefit that must be included with the purchase of every health insurance plan outside of Covered California (the Exchange).
Starting in 2014, all health insurance carriers are required to be ACA (Affordable Care Act) complaint and offer pediatric dental. Pediatric dental care is a federally mandated essential health benefit that must be included with the purchase of every health insurance plan outside of Covered California (the Exchange).
Pediatric dental benefits are provided only to individuals under the age of 19. If you are over the age of 19, pediatric dental benefits and rates will not apply to you.