Open the link on a separate tab then follow these steps to see if you live in a Designated Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA)!
*If you reside WITHIN a designated HPSA then YOU QUALIFY for our type of care/service, no medical necessity required!*
Follow these steps to see if you live in a Designated Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA)!
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Step #1
To the left of the screen you will find a drop down menu. Select “Shorate
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Step #2
Select the drop down “Shortage Areas” and click on “Dental Health Area HPSA’s”.
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Step #3
Select “HPSA Score” and press “Add Now”. This will color code and number the designated shortage area. The higher the number the greater the necessity for dental care.
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Step #4
All areas that are considered designated Dental professional shortage areas will be highlighted. press the “+” sign to zoom in.
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Step #5
Zoom in until you find your place of residence. If you reside within the purple highlighted areas YOU QUALIFY for this type of care/service, no medical necessity required.