Texas, it's time to smile!
MCNA Dental is proud to provide dental benefits for children and adults enrolled in Texas Medicaid and CHIP.
Program Overview
MCNA Dental is a dental plan for Texas Medicaid and CHIP throughout the entire state. If you live in Texas, you or your children may be assigned to MCNA. We will manage your dental care.
As an MCNA member, you will automatically have access to great dental care and be eligible for value-added benefits such as an Amazon.com Gift Card.
MCNA offers you a large network of General Dentists and Dental Specialists across Texas. We work with our network dentists to make sure you get the high-quality dental care you need for your best smile!
For more information about Texas Medicaid and CHIP, visit the Texas Health and Human Services Commission website.
How to Enroll with MCNA Dental in Texas
Call the Texas Enrollment Broker ("Maximus") and tell them you choose MCNA Dental as the dental plan for your child. You will automatically have access to great dental care for your child and get one Amazon.com Gift Card per child! Call Maximus at 1-800-964-2777 or learn more online at YourTexasBenefits.com.
Call our Member Hotline if you have any questions or need help with enrollment.
Company Information
MCNA Dental is one of the largest dental insurers in the nation for state Medicaid and CHIP programs. We have been in business for over 30 years and serve millions of children and adults who trust their smiles to MCNA!
As a leader in oral health, we strive to be the best. We have been accredited by national organizations to help ensure that we continue to offer the highest quality customer service and dental care. This is key to our commitment to improving oral health care for the members we serve.
URAC Accredited
MCNA was the first dental plan in the country to be awarded full URAC Dental Plan Accreditation. This important accreditation is a symbol of our dedication to quality improvement and outstanding service.
Visit the URAC website for more information.
NCQA Accredited
MCNA has earned National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Accreditation in Credentialing and Recredentialing. This ensures we maintain dental provider networks with only qualified dentists to provide excellent oral health care.
Visit the NCQA website for more information.
For more information about MCNA, visit our corporate website.
Program Benefits
You are entitled to the dental services that help to ensure healthy teeth and a beautiful smile!
Texas Medicaid and CHIP covers many of the costs of routine and preventive dental care. You qualify based on your family's income.
Cleanings
Exams
X-Rays
Sealants and Fluoride
Fillings
Extractions
Root Canals
Dental Emergencies
There are even more preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic covered services available! Download your Member Handbook to see a full list of your covered services.
Extra Benefits and Services
Your Texas Medicaid and CHIP dental coverage with MCNA also includes extra benefits and services to smile about!
Value-Added Services
We offer these extra benefits to our members to help promote good oral health. If you are enrolled with MCNA, you can get the extra benefits below. These benefits are available in addition to the standard dental benefits provided by the State. Full details and requirements for each value-added service are available in your Member Handbook.
Included in Your Plan
$20 Amazon.com Gift Card
MCNA rewards our members who take care of their oral health! Parents or guardians of our Texas Medicaid and CHIP members receive a $20 Amazon.com Gift Card per child! Adult members aged 18 and older also receive this reward. Restrictions apply.
Included in Your Plan
After-Hours Helpline
All members will have access to after-hours help through MCNA's free Hygienist Helpline. Members may connect with MCNA's own registered dental hygienists for help with dental issues. The helpline is open outside of normal business hours.
Included in Your Plan
My First Toothbrush
Our youngest members will get a reminder about their first dental checkup. We send this reminder to their families by their first birthday. We also send them a free baby toothbrush and toothpaste.
Included in Your Plan
Children's Backpack and Book
Each new MCNA Dental member aged 4 through 6 years will get a free drawstring backpack when they get a dental checkup. The backpack contains a copy of MCNA's children's book, Itty Bitty Baby Teeth.
More Services for You
The following services are available to you at no charge. Call our Member Hotline for more information on any of these services.
Auxiliary Aids: The information on this website is available for free in other formats. Please call us to request it.
Help in Other Languages and Interpreter Services: If you do not speak English, we can help. We have access to interpreter services. These services let us help answer questions in your preferred language. We can also arrange for an interpreter when you visit the dentist. Our Member Hotline staff can arrange these services at no cost to you.
External Medical Review: Medicaid members can ask for an External Medical Review with a State Fair Hearing. An External Medical Review is an optional, extra step you can take to get your case reviewed for free before your State Fair Hearing. Call our Member Hotline to make your request.
News and Resources
Access member news, documents, forms, guides, and helpful resources.
Member Handbook
Your Member Handbook includes detailed information about Texas Medicaid and CHIP, your covered dental services, contact information, and much more. You will receive your Member Handbook in the mail when you are enrolled with MCNA. You may also download it at any time below.
You may request another hard copy of your Member Handbook at no cost. You may also request the Member Handbook in other formats and languages. Call our Member Hotline and you will receive it within 5 business days.
Guides and Tools
The resources below contain educational information, helpful guides, and useful tools for our members.
Member Forms
You may download and complete any of the forms below as needed. Each form contains instructions about where and how to submit it once you have filled it out. If you have any questions or need help with a form, please call our Member Hotline.
State and Federal Resources
Below are resources from state and federal agencies. Explore these resources to find out more about your dental benefits with MCNA.
You may also call THSteps at 1-877-847-8377.
Texas Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Visit this website to learn about financial literacy.
Texas Office of Inspector General
Visit this website to report something that could be fraud, waste, or abuse. You may also call OIG at 1-800-436-6184.
U.S. Health Resources & Services Administration
Visit this website to learn about health literacy.
News Feed
Below is the latest news and information from MCNA for our members enrolled in Texas Medicaid and CHIP.
Clinical Practice Guidelines Updated October 2024
Posted: October 23, 2024
MCNA adopts Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) that are based on the best available evidence by national dental groups such as the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) and the American Dental Association (ADA). These CPGs help our dentists make the best decisions about your oral health and dental treatment. You can find our most up-to-date CPGs in the Guides and Tools section on our website.
2024 Clinical Practice Guidelines
Posted: July 1, 2024
MCNA adopts Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) that are based on guidance from dental groups such as the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) and the American Dental Association (ADA). These CPGs help our dentists make the best choices about your oral health and dental treatment. You can find our most up-to-date CPGs in the "Guides and Tools" section on our website.
MCNA's Tooth Tribune: May 2024
Posted: June 6, 2024
The May 2024 issue of MCNA’s member newsletter is out now! In the Tooth Tribune, you will find oral health tips and information to help you take care of your teeth and gums. This issue features tips on how to keep your smile healthy over summer break. It also features toothbrush tips and MCNA’s Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs). Get your issue of Tooth Tribune here: https://www.mcnatx.net/members/newsletters
New Issue of Tooth Tribune is Out Now
Posted: January 9, 2024
The latest issue of MCNA’s member newsletter is out now! In the Tooth Tribune, you will find oral health tips and information to help you take care of your teeth and gums. This issue features tips on how to keep your smile healthy during holiday travel. It also features MCNA’s privacy practices and Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs). Get your issue of Tooth Tribune here: https://www.mcnatx.net/members/newsletters
Member Portal
MCNA's Member Portal is a fast and easy way to check your dental claims history, print your ID card, and much more.
Find a Dentist
MCNA has a large network of general and specialty dentists throughout Texas. You can choose a dentist from MCNA's online Provider Directory. Our online Provider Directory is always current. We also offer printable provider directories.
Kids Zone
MCNA's Kids Zone offers colorful children's activities to help you learn about the importance of good oral health in a fun way. Access interactive dental games, quizzes, downloads, videos, and more!
Contact MCNA
We care about your smile and are here to help you with any questions you may have!
Call our Member Hotline
The easiest way to contact MCNA if you need help with your dental care is to call our toll-free Member Hotline at 1-855-691-6262. You can call Monday through Friday, from 7am through 7pm, CST, excluding national holidays.
If you call after regular business hours, you can leave a message on our secure voice mailbox. We will return your call the next business day.
MCNA has staff that speaks English and Spanish. We can also help you in other languages. For hearing-impaired members, our TTY line is available at 711.
Email Member Services
You may contact our Member Services team using our email form. You may also email directly to MemberHotline_TX@mcna.net.
Send EmailSend Postal Mail
You may send postal mail to MCNA at:
MCNA Dental
P.O. Box 740370
Atlanta, GA 30374-0370
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