After a marathon of negotiations a supplemental budget was approved by the state legislature on Wednesday. The good news is that the budget protects dental coverage for low-income pregnant women, seniors in nursing homes and people with developmental disabilities. This decision by the legislature to support funding for dental coverage reflects in part an increased…
The proposed House supplemental budget protects many essential programs that provide dental coverage to vulnerable populations. Thanks in part to the efforts of Citizens’ Watch coalition and grassroots support statewide, there is a growing awareness that oral health is a critical part of overall health. The House budget released today in Olympia maintains funding for…
The Governor’s proposed supplemental budget eliminates all non-emergency dental care for eligible Medicaid-insured adults ($8.6 million). Pregnant women enrolled in Medicaid would lose dental coverage. Poor oral health can lead to complications with pregnancy. In addition, mothers can pass the bacteria that cause dental disease to their babies. Nearly half of all births in Washington…
We all know the 2011 legislative session was difficult. Due to declining revenues, budget cuts were extensive. Many programs to protect the health of vulnerable residents were affected. At the same time there were few bright spots that demonstrate the value of advocacy and hard work. Thanks to everyone who spoke out about the importance…
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👇🙌The SmileMobile's first visit in 2021 will be at Yelm Middle School starting the week of February 8th. Call 888-286-9105 for more details. The SmileMobile is made possible by @Arcorafound @DeltaDentalWA & @seattlechildren. #teethmatter
The SmileMobile is back! Their dental team will be in Yelm the weeks of Feb. 8 and 15. Local families with Apple Health (Medicaid) or without insurance are encouraged to call 888-286-9105. #access @YCSnews
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👇The SmileMobile will be in Yelm the weeks of February 8th and 16th. Call 888.286.9105 for more details. The SmileMobile is made possible by Arcora Foundation, Delta Dental of Washington and Seattle Children's. #teethmatter
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There's a reason why more than 100 well-regarded, reputable health organizations support fluoridation. That's because for more than 75 years, water fluoridation has helped improve the oral health of millions of Americans regardless of race, ethnicity or income level. #teetmatter
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There's a reason why more than 100 well-regarded, reputable health organizations support fluoridation. That's because for more than 75 years, water fluoridation has helped improve the oral health of millions of Americans regardless of race, ethnicity or income level. #teetmatter
There are over 100 well-known, well-respected scientific research, public health, medical, & dental organizations that recognize the safety & effectiveness of CWF.
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The global pandemic has shown us that health care coverage is important, but it is especially so during a health crisis. Washington state's Apple Health adult dental care program helps advance oral health in our communities by helping to prevent dental disease and small problems from getting ...bigger. #teethmatter #ProtectDental #waleg
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Health care coverage is important, but it is especially so during a global health crisis. WA state's Apple Health adult dental care program helps prevent oral disease and small problems from getting bigger. #teethmatter #ProtectDental #waleg
"It is precisely in these times we should all remember the stakes are too high to do anything less than preserve programs that people need to stay health." #ProtectDental
- Andrew Lofton (@Seattle_Housing) and @Vanetta_SeaTac w/ @SeattleMedium
https://seattlemedium.com/preserving-state-adult-dental-program-promotes-health-equity/