Does Medicaid Cover Dental Implants?

Medicaid only covers procedures that are considered to be absolutely necessary such as extractions, fillings, removable dentures, exams, etc.  Dental implants are considered an elective procedure and therefore you would get no coverage through Medicaid.  If you want an implant and have good credit you could apply for a loan through Care Credit. If approved, you could pay for the procedure over a period of time, while getting the benefit of the implant now.

Medicaid typically doesn’t pay for dental implants services. These generally include routine care, oral exams, cleanings, fillings, extractions. Medicaid dental coverage is very limited.

Unfortunately, Medicaid typically does not cover elective dental procedures such as implants. It will probably cover your tooth extractions and fillings, though. It may also cover a basic partial denture. If you really want implants, many dentists offer financing plans that may help you to afford them. 
The best thing to do in your case is probably to find a provider in your area who accepts Medicaid and visit them for a consultation. Their patient coordinator will likely be able to find out exactly what Medicaid will cover and help you to finance any other treatment you may need. 

Medicaid doesn't cover implants. It doesn't cover any elective procedure, especially on any of your back teeth. 

Charles, thank you for your question. The good news your insurance will pay for extractions and fillings.For implants you are on your own.

Unfortunately, your benefits as I understand, depend on the state you live in. I am not aware that medicaid pays for adult dentistry except maybe a denture. Perhaps you could check with the medicaid office and they might be able to help you. Good luck.

Medicaid will cover tooth extractions, fillings and removable partials and dentures.  Really, it provides the basics.  It wasn't established to cover treatment like dental implants.  Unfortunately, if you rely on Medicaid completely, you may not get the best treatment for you.  Medicaid providers should be listed online.  Other providers that can treat you with implants frequently offers payment options such as Care Credit.  I urge you to explore all you options before making a decision.

As you've seen from other comments, medicaid will not cover dental implants.  If you hope to have medicaid pay for any dental care you will need to go to a dentist that participates with medicaid.  Medicaid reimbursement rates are so low that most dentists do not participate with the government program.  Consider medicaid for only very basic dental services and please find a reputable dentist that happens to participate if you must.  If you desire dental implants then an alternative for you may be a dentist who offers payment plans.  Some will offer 2 years to pay without interest.  Seek them out instead.  Also, choose a dentist with lots of experience.  Dentists who advertise dental implants usually see many cases a day.  Hope that helps.

In Canada, there is very little insurance coverage for dental implants. Some insurance carriers have plans that cover dental implants but you have to pay handsomely into those plans. It's the old "you get what you pay for" saying. Considering that the average person will not need dental implants in their life time, it's best not to pay expensive insurance premiums for something you might never need and just pay out of pocket for an implant should you ever need one. Any office should submit the estimate to your insurance for an answer. But 90% of the time, implants will not be covered and the cost will be paid directly out of pocket. 

No, unfortunately not.  Medicaid was designed to take care of a few basic treatments, and certainly not more sophisticated and elaborate elective treatments like dental implants.  Unfortunately, their feeling is, and not unlike many dental insurance companies, is that they will cover the "least costly alternative", and almost always this means not getting the absolute best treatment.  When a tooth is lost Medicaid will generally cover a partial denture, but rarely if ever even a fixed bridge, let alone a dental implant.