Medi-Cal Braces in Montebello

Yes. My LA Braces accepts Medi-Cal Dental for braces. If your child is under 21 and enrolled in Medi-Cal, Medi-Cal may pay for their braces when the bite problem is serious enough to qualify.

You don’t have to sort out the Medi-Cal paperwork on your own. Dr. Shahab Parsa, a board-certified orthodontist, examines your child and scores the bite. Our team then sends the approval request to Medi-Cal Dental for you.

My LA Braces has transformed more than 20,000 smiles since 1962. Call (323) 726-8300 or book a free consultation to find out if your child qualifies.

Does Medi-Cal cover braces?

Medi-Cal covers braces for patients under 21 when the bite problem is severe enough to be medically necessary. An orthodontist measures this with a score sheet called the HLD index. A score of 26 or more qualifies. A few severe conditions, such as a cleft palate, qualify without a score. Mild crowding or small gaps usually don’t.

Who qualifies for Medi-Cal braces?

Your child may qualify if:

They’re enrolled in Medi-Cal with dental benefits
They’re under 21
Their permanent teeth have come in
Any cavities or gum problems have been treated
Their bite scores 26 or more on the HLD index, or they have a qualifying condition

Only an orthodontic exam can tell you for sure. That’s what the first visit is for.

How Medi-Cal braces work at My LA Braces

Call (323) 726-8300 to book an exam. Bring your child’s Medi-Cal Benefits Identification Card (BIC).
Dr. Parsa checks your child’s teeth and bite and fills out the HLD score sheet. Medi-Cal doesn’t require approval in advance for this first exam.
If the score qualifies, we take the bite models and records Medi-Cal requires.
We send the records and the approval request to Medi-Cal Dental.
Once Medi-Cal approves the treatment plan, your child’s braces go on.

What if Medi-Cal says no?

Medi-Cal’s reviewers sometimes score a case lower than the treating orthodontist does. If you disagree with a denial, you can ask for a state hearing.

Your child can still get braces here. Our in-office payment plan charges no interest and needs no credit check. We also offer discounts for family members and for paying in full.

Medi-Cal braces questions

Does My LA Braces accept Medi-Cal?

Yes. My LA Braces in Montebello accepts Medi-Cal Dental for braces. Call (323) 726-8300 to book an exam.

How old does my child need to be for Medi-Cal braces?

Medi-Cal covers braces for patients under 21. Treatment usually starts once the permanent teeth are in. We still suggest a first orthodontic visit around age 7 so we can watch how the bite develops.