Medical Assistance will not pay for more than 30 manipulations in a 12-month period. Clinics Covers outpatient medical services and supplies furnished under the direction of a doctor. Dental Covers exams, X-rays, cleanings, fillings, and provides limited coverage for root canals, crowns, partial dentures, complete dentures and anesthesia. Pre-authorization is required for some services. The item must be medically necessary.
Medical equipment is provided to nursing home residents by the nursing home.
The Medical Assistance Program pays for this equipment through the payment to the nursing home. Hearing aids are covered even for individuals in nursing homes. Replacement hearing aids may be provided only after a minimum of three years has elapsed since the original fitting and as long as the original hearing aids are no longer serviceable. Family Planning Covers diagnosis and treatment, drugs, supplies, devices, procedures and counseling for people of childbearing age. Home Health Covers nursing care, therapy and medical supplies when provided in the recipient s home.