Recipients
of Old Age Pension eligible for dental care Individuals with income of $536 per
month, and assets of less than $2000, are eligible for one time dental care under the OAP
Dental Program managed by Senior Answers and Services.
Applications for this years program will be accepted beginning June 1. Interested
parties should forward a photocopy of their social security card, current Medicaid card,
name, address and telephone number to Senior Answers and Services 3006 E Colfax, Denver,
CO 80206.
Upon review by the OAP Dental Committee, the recipient will be advised to consult with
their dentist for an oral exam and X-rays. The dentist will submit a treatment plan to
Senior Answers.
Treatment will begin when the plan is approved, and the individual will be responsible
for 20% of the cost of treatment. The remaining charges are billed to the State of
Colorado.
Funding for this years program will begin on July 1, 2000. Applications will
be accepted on June 1, and must include a Medicaid card dated no sooner than June of this
year.
A list of participating dentists as well as other dental
resources is available upon request to the Senior Answers staff. Call
303.333.3482 for more information.