Vermont Medicaid covers dental for adults 21+ with a $1,500 annual cap (raised from $1,000 effective July 1, 2023); preventive services are exempt from cost-sharing and emergency dental care (acute pain, infection, bleeding) is covered even after the cap is met. Members under 21 and pregnant/postpartum members have no cap. $3 dental copay per visit. Children get comprehensive coverage under Dr. Dynasaur/Medicaid.
Emergency dental care
Vermont Dental Care, 248 S Main St, Barre — (802) 476-6785, Mon-Thu 7am-3pm, Fri 7am-1pm. Vermont Medicaid covers emergency dental (acute pain, infection, bleeding) for adults 21+ even after the annual cap is met. For severe infection or trauma, Central Vermont Medical Center ER, 130 Fisher Rd, Berlin.
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People's Health & Wellness Clinic provides FREE basic dental care (cleanings, exams, x-rays) to Washington County residents up to 400% FPL — (802) 479-1229, by appointment Tue-Thu.
The Health Center's Ronald McDonald Care Mobile visits Washington County schools 2-3 times a year: free preventive care (ages 1-20) if uninsured.
Vermont Medicaid (since July 2023): adult annual dental cap $1,500; emergency dental care covered even after the cap is met. See https://dvha.vermont.gov.
The Health Center (Plainfield) is the same organization behind Vermont Dental Care in Barre and the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile; per the Vermont Legal Aid chart, both dental sites are open to all Vermont residents with sliding scales up to 200% FPL. People's Health & Wellness Clinic is free but limited to basic care (no fillings/extraction).
3 verified low-cost options are listed above, including People's Health & Wellness Clinic - Dental, Vermont Dental Care (The Health Center's Barre location), The Health Center Dental Unit (Plainfield). Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.
Does VT Medicaid cover dental for adults?
Vermont Medicaid covers dental for adults 21+ with a $1,500 annual cap (raised from $1,000 effective July 1, 2023); preventive services are exempt from cost-sharing and emergency dental care (acute pain, infection, bleeding) is covered even after the cap is met. Members under 21 and pregnant/postpartum members have no cap. $3 dental copay per visit. Children get comprehensive coverage under Dr. Dynasaur/Medicaid.
Where do I go for emergency dental care in Barre?
Vermont Dental Care, 248 S Main St, Barre — (802) 476-6785, Mon-Thu 7am-3pm, Fri 7am-1pm. Vermont Medicaid covers emergency dental (acute pain, infection, bleeding) for adults 21+ even after the annual cap is met. For severe infection or trauma, Central Vermont Medical Center ER, 130 Fisher Rd, Berlin.
Are there free dental clinics in Barre, VT?
Yes: People's Health & Wellness Clinic - Dental. Eligibility rules apply — check each listing.
Last checked 2026-10-07. Hours, fees, and eligibility change — call ahead before visiting.
