Washington legislators could take Medicaid dental benefits away from more than 30,000 low-income pregnant women later this month as part of a plan to balance the state budget, a decision that could lead to even higher dental costs in the future and poorer health for mothers and their children.
The state Legislature will consider a long list of difficult cuts, including the elimination of all non-emergency dental care for low-income pregnant women. While policymakers will have few easy choices, this drastic cut would eventually make care even more expensive. Why? It would delay inexpensive preventive care along with restorative care for pregnant women on Medicaid, increasing the severity of their dental disease and the risk that their children will develop tooth decay. Read More
Oral Health Watch
3 hours ago
Americans deserve access to care no matter where they live. More than 12 million #Medicaid enrollees live in rural areas. Proposed cuts to Medicaid would force rural Americans to travel even further for care. Please call (202) 224-3121 to tell Senators: No Cuts to Medicaid! #FacesofMedicaid ...#teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
20 hours ago
Community water fluoridation benefits everyone and has made a profound difference in preventing cavities and preventing tooth loss for people of all ages for nearly 80 years. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
21 hours ago
Community water fluoridation benefits everyone and has made a profound difference in preventing cavities and preventing tooth loss for people of all ages for nearly 80 years. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
2 days ago
Oral health IS health; dental coverage IS health coverage. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
2 days ago
Oral health IS health; dental coverage IS health coverage. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
3 days ago
Medicaid ensures that more than 30 million U.S. children - including more than 850,000 babies, toddlers, youth, and teens in Washington state - have access to healthcare. Please Tell Congress: No cuts to Medicaid. #FacesofMedicaid #teethmatter #medicaidmatters