Alameda Alliance offers new dental coverage

With California’s recent Medi-Cal cuts to dental and vision coverage, Alameda Alliance for Health has added both dental and vision coverage to its Alliance CompleteCare health plan, which serves seniors and persons with disabilities in Alameda County California who are eligible for both Medi-Cal and Medicare.

The new benefits are effective January 1, 2010.

As of July 1, 2009, the state of California has reduced Medi-Cal services for some beneficiaries because of state budgetary constraints. The state will no longer pay for dental and vision benefits for anyone over 21 years of age.

So the Alliance expanded its coverage to dental care and eyewear.

Members will receive full dental coverage that includes routine care and cleanings, x-rays and fillings, fluoride treatments, crowns, bridges, dentures, and more.

Enrollment for Alliance CompleteCare is open year round.