{"id":164,"date":"2018-01-03T13:00:23","date_gmt":"2018-01-03T13:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.patrickcrowleydds.com\/blog\/?p=164"},"modified":"2018-02-09T13:00:41","modified_gmt":"2018-02-09T13:00:41","slug":"dentist-in-northwest-oklahoma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patrickcrowleydds.com\/blog\/2018\/01\/03\/dentist-in-northwest-oklahoma\/","title":{"rendered":"Dentist in Northwest Oklahoma City Explains Children\u2019s Health Insurance"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"littleIt\u2019s common for you, as a parent, to worry about the wellness of your children. And along those lines, there are specific concerns that remain at the forefront of your mind, one being, \u201cAre their dental procedures covered?\u201d And if you\u2019ve been receiving CHIP (Children\u2019s Health Insurance Program) benefits, you may be concerned given the recent events in Washington, D.C., where the government briefly shut down, leaving you unsure about whether you\u2019ll still be able to take your children to their dental visits. That\u2019s why your dentist in Northwest Oklahoma City has decided to weigh in with some information that will help to calm your worries, plan for your family and take advantage of the benefits of preventive dentistry<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Is My Child Still Covered?<\/h2>\n

The bottom line for you is, \u201cIs my child still covered?\u201d And the answer is \u2013 yes. As part of the \u201cHealthy Kids Act,\u201d which is a section of a larger stopgap spending bill signed into law by President Donald J. Trump, the funding for CHIP has been extended for the fiscal year of 2018. Furthermore, the allotment is scheduled to increase by $4 billion in 2023. So you don\u2019t have to worry about coverage for your little ones.<\/p>\n

What Procedures are Covered?<\/h2>\n

The following services are guaranteed under the current laws:<\/p>\n