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Could medi-cal cover braces for adults?
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Probably not: Most orthodontic insurance coverage, whether private or government funded, has an age 18 cap.
Answered 5/7/2014
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Under the age of 20: Medi-Cal program covers orthodontic treatment (braces) for children who qualify under the age of 20.
Answered 1/24/2016
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