Which statement best describes Medicaid coverage of dental services for nursing home residents?

• A. Only in case of an emergency.
• B. Yes, for all dental needs
• C. No, never
• D. Only preventive care

Answer: (A)

Medicaid coverage for dental services for nursing home residents is typically limited to emergency or urgent care. This reflects how adult dental benefits under Medicaid are often restricted and vary by state, with many programs covering pain relief, urgent treatments, and sometimes dentures if medically necessary, but not routine or preventive care. So the best description is that coverage exists mainly for emergencies rather than for all dental needs. In some states there may be broader coverage, but the standard expectation in many nursing-home scenarios is emergency-focused care.