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Oral Histories: Report from a Dental Fair
VideoThis video profiles patients attending a dental fair in rural Virginia and highlights the impact of lack of coverage for oral health services. Uninsured adults have vast oral care needs, and untreated dental problems can have serious health, employment and social consequences.
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Policy Options for Improving Dental Coverage for People on Medicare
Issue BriefMedicare does not cover routine dental care and about half of Medicare beneficiaries do not have dental coverage. This brief examines five potential ways to make oral health care more available and affordable for the Medicare population. This brief reviews the limits of dental coverage permitted under current Medicare law, then describes each of the policy options, with an analysis of likely implications for key stakeholders, including Medicare beneficiaries, taxpayers, insurers, and dental professionals
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Many Medicare Beneficiaries Face High Out-of-Pocket Costs for Dental and Hearing Care, Whether in Traditional Medicare or Medicare Advantage
News ReleaseMany Medicare beneficiaries face high annual out-of-pocket costs for dental and hearing care -- services that generally aren’t covered in traditional Medicare, but typically are covered by Medicare Advantage plans though the scope and value of these benefits vary, finds a new KFF analysis.
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Women Who Report Visiting a Dentist or Dental Clinic within the Past Year by Race/Ethnicity
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Adults Age 65+ Who Report Having All of Their Natural Teeth Extracted by Sex
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Adults Who Report Visiting the Dentist or Dental Clinic within the Past Year by Sex
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