Do You or a Love One Qualify?
Through a grant from the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing and supported by other community grants and donations, the Colorado Gerontological Society administers the Senior Low Income Dental Program to provide limited financial assistance to Colorado seniors for basic dental care.
Individuals must not have dental coverage from any other sources, including private health insurance, dental insurance, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage plans with dental coverage, etc. The program is distinct from insurance and is not intended to provide long term, ongoing dental treatment.
Individuals who receive Medicaid and/or have private insurance are not eligible. Applicants are screened for social and economic need in accordance with the Senior Low Income Dental Guidelines guidelines (available upon request). Services will be prioritized to those in the greatest need. Applicants will choose their own dentist, who must be licensed to practice in Colorado and must agree to accept a Dental Program grant as payment for services.
For those approved for a grant, the Dental Program will provide an initial grant to have an exam and x-ray done to evaluate the applicant’s needed services. The dentist will forward the proposed plan of treatment to CGS, who will then evaluate it for a final grant for services. Final grants can include services such as (but not limited to):
Exams and X-Rays
Cleanings
Fillings
Extractions
Full or Partial Dentures
Denture Relines
No payments will be made to patients or before all work has been completed. In addition the Program will not pay for ANY services performed before explicit written authorization is received by the dentist. The program does not cover crowns, root canals, fixed bridges or implants. The full fee schedule is available upon request.
Individuals are encouraged to apply for dental services. More information on the programs or information for providers interested in signing up for the programs are available at 303-333-3482.