Federal Block Grants

The federal government provides block grants to states, which allows states to design and implement their own health and dental programs for low-income individuals and families. These block grants are flexible funding sources that states can use to address specific health and dental needs in their communities. Some states use these grants to provide dental services for low-income individuals and families who do not qualify for Medicaid or CHIP. To find out if your state receives federal block grants for dental services, you can contact your state's health department.