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Medicaid: A state and federal program that provides health coverage for low-income Virginians who meet other eligibility criteria. There is no enrollment fee or monthly premium for Medicaid. Covers comprehensive services for children. Covers emergency dental ser- vices only for adults. Medicare: A federal health insurance program for people who are 65 or older, certain younger people with disabilities, and people with End-Stage Renal Disease. Medicare does not cover most dental care. FAMIS: FAMIS is Virginia's health insurance program for low-income children and pregnant women. It covers services including dental care, doctor and hospital visits, well baby checkups, vaccinations, prescrip- tion medications, and more. No enrollment costs or monthly premiums. Covers comprehensive services for children and pregnant women. Free clinics: Safety-net health care organizations that use both staff and volunteers to provide medical, dental, pharmacy, vision and/or behavioral health services to uninsured/underinsured and low-income individuals for free or at a nominal cost. TAP Dental Health Initiative: The Dental Health Initiative (DHI) was created to help those who need dentistry work done and cannot afford to pay the costs up front and out of pocket. They provide loans and work with clients to set up a payment plan they can afford. Must be 18 or older and provide proof of income. (540) 283-4911 Sliding Fee Scales: A sliding scale fee is a variable price based on a patient’s ability to pay. Discounts are based on family size and annual income. RESOURCES Donated Dental Services: DDS provides comprehensive dental care free of charge to eligible low-income se- niors and adults with disabilities. www.vdaf.org Mission of Mercy: The MOM program operates mobile clinics in underserved areas to provide preventive, restorative, and surgical dental care. www.vdaf.org Remote Area Medical: RAM operates mobile medical clinics that deliver free vision, dental, and medical services to individuals and families who do not have access or can- not afford to visit a doctor. www.ramusa.org/virginia DEFINITIONS

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Anderson and Sheppard Pediatric Dentistry: Comprehensive services for infants, children, and teens. Accepts private insurance and Medicaid (depending on age). ZIP 24018. (540) 989-3639. Affordable Dentures (Bedford): Services include dentures, partials, implants, X-rays, and extractions. Accepts cash, credit cards, or financing through CareCredit. (540) 298- 6653. Bedford Community Dental Center (Johnson Health Center): Com- prehensive services offered, all ages. Accepts Medicaid and other insurance plans and offers a sliding fee scale for those who are uninsured or underinsured. ZIP 24523. (540) 425-7914. Bradley Free Clinic: Free services for the low-income working uninsured and the temporarily unemployed. Provides emergency extractions and restorative care. Limited hours (evening hours available). Eligibility appointment required. ZIP 24016. (540) 344-5156. Carilion Pediatric Clinic: Comprehensive dental care for unin- sured and underinsured children and for children withmed- ical, physical or developmental disabilities. Accepts private insurance andMedicaid.10%discount at time of service for self-pay patients. ZIP 24012. (540) 224-4318. Carilion Rehab & Special Needs Dental Clinic: For patients with medical, physical, and developmental disabilities. Refer- ral required. Accepts private insurance and Medicaid. ZIP 24014. (540) 981-7128. Child Health Investment Partnership (CHIP) of Roanoke Valley: Early childhood home visiting program (low-income children, ages birth to kindergarten), including fluoride varnish provided in the home. ZIP 24016. (540) 857-6993 x114. Commonwealth Dental Clinic: General dentistry, emergency exams, X-rays, and extractions (and low-cost dentures). Accepts Medicaid and offers reduced-fee care. ZIP 24016. (540) 685-0028. Community Health Center of the New River Valley: Comprehen- sive services offered, all ages. Accepts Medicaid and other insurance plans and offers a sliding fee scale for those who are uninsured or underinsured. Locations in Montgomery (24073; (540) 381-0820), Giles (24134; (540) 921-3502), and Radford/Pulaski (24084; (540) 585-1310). Craig County Dental Center: Comprehensive services offered, all ages. Accepts Medicaid and other insurance plans and offers a sliding fee scale for those who are uninsured or underinsured. ZIP 24127. (540) 864-5556.