Final state budget preserves dental care for vulnerable populations
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…
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Medicaid cuts won't only affect lower-income patients. Health experts say many privately-insured patients will experience reduced services, higher healthcare spending as costs shift onto the remaining private insurance system, and reduced access to care as hospitals and clinics face cuts and ...closure due to financial instability from decreased revenue and an uptick in uncompensated care. #MedicaidMatters #SaveMedicaid #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
2 days ago
Medicaid cuts won't only affect lower-income patients. Health experts say many privately-insured patients will experience reduced services, higher healthcare spending as costs shift onto the remaining private insurance system, and reduced access to care as hospitals and clinics face cuts and ...closure due to financial instability from decreased revenue and an uptick in uncompensated care. #MedicaidMatters #SaveMedicaid #teethmatter
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Medicaid's impact extends beyond providing healthcare for lower-income families and individuals. Medicaid contributes to a healthier and more stable society that benefits everyone, including those with private insurance, through reduced uncompensated care, improved public health, economic ...development, and enhanced financial security. #teethmatter #SaveMedicaid
Oral Health Watch
3 days ago
Medicaid's impact extends beyond providing healthcare for lower-income families and individuals. Medicaid contributes to a healthier and more stable society that benefits everyone, including those with private insurance, through reduced uncompensated care, improved public health, economic ...development, and enhanced financial security. #teethmatter #SaveMedicaid