Dental

Humana Healthy Horizons^® in Kentucky members have dental coverage.

Coverage for members younger than 21 includes:

• 1 set of standard X-rays every 12 months for all members 
• 2 cleanings every 12 months
• Fluoride treatments
• Medically necessary diagnostic and treatment services
• Preventive care, like oral health screenings for all members 
• Restorative care, like fillings
• Sealants, if member is at risk for tooth decay

Coverage for members 21 and older includes:

• 1 cleaning every 6 months
• 1 set of standard X-rays every 12 months
• Dentures, implants, and root canals
• Preventive care, like oral health screenings
• Restorative care, like fillings and crowns

You may need approval before getting any of the above screenings and diagnostic testing services. This pre-approval is called prior authorization.

To learn more about prior authorization:

• Refer to ‘Prior Authorization and Actions’ in the Member Handbook
• Call Member Services at 800-444-9137 (TTY: 711), Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., Eastern time

If you need a dentist, you can:

• Use the Find a Dentist opens in new window  service to identify and locate dentists near you
• To learn more about good early oral health habits read Good Oral Health Starts Early – English pdf opens in new window

For mobile dental locations visit Kare Mobile opens in new window  to book online or call 1-800-787-2812 to schedule an appointment.

If you need extra help, call Member Services at 800-444-9137 (TTY: 711), Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., Eastern time.

Our automated phone system may answer your call on Saturdays, Sundays, and some public holidays. This system will ask you to select the reason for your call, and we will call you back by the end of the next business day.