Ladd Dental Group

 T here have not been any sweeping changes to covered dental benefits in 2026 for Indiana Medicaid or the Managed Care Organizations (Anthem, Managed Health Services/Centene, MDwise, and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan). Instead, most of the changes have been administrative, coding, eligibility, and provider-related rather than major benefit expansions or reductions. Here are the most notable updates affecting Indiana dental practices and patients in 2026: 1. Dental benefits have remained largely stable Indiana continues to provide: Preventive exams and cleanings Diagnostic X-rays Fillings Extractions Periodontal treatment when medically necessary Limited prosthodontic services based on eligibility and prior authorization Comprehensive EPSDT dental benefits for children under 21 There has not been a statewide expansion or reduction of routine dental benefits comparable to changes seen in some other states. 2. Continued emphasis on managed care Nearly all In...