is dental considered health care
Under the health care law, dental insurance is treated differently for adults and children 18 and under. 1  Dental coverage for children is an essential health benefit. 2  Dental coverage isn't an essential health benefit for adults.
If you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period, you can get dental coverage with your new health plan. Note: You canât buy a dental plan from the Marketplace unless youâre enrolling in a Marketplace health plan at the same time. Note: Under the health care law, most people must have health coverage or pay a fee. Dental coverage is optional, even for children. So you don't need it to avoid the penalty. In the Health Insurance Marketplace, you can get dental coverage 2 ways: as part of a health plan, or by itself through a separate, stand-alone dental plan.