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Women Who Report Visiting a Dentist or Dental Clinic within the Past Year by Race/Ethnicity
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Most Medicare Beneficiaries Lack Dental Coverage, and Many Go Without Needed Care
News ReleaseAlmost two-thirds of Medicare beneficiaries (65%), or nearly 37 million people, do not have dental coverage and many go without needed care, according to a new KFF brief on dental coverage and costs for Medicare beneficiaries. Rates are even higher among black and Hispanic beneficiaries, and those with low incomes.
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Brief Examines Five Potential Ways to Improve Dental Coverage for People on Medicare
News ReleaseMedicare does not cover routine dental care, and two-thirds of the Medicare population have no dental coverage at all. With limited or no dental coverage, some incur high out-of-pocket costs, while others forgo need dental care because they can’t afford it.
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CHIP TIPS: Children’s Oral Health Benefits
Issue BriefThis brief examines a new requirement under the Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 that state CHIP programs cover comprehensive dental benefits. The reauthorization law also allows states with separate CHIP programs to offer a dental-only plan for children who have other health insurance but lack adequate dental benefits.
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Access to Adult Dental Care Gets Renewed Focus in ACA Marketplace Proposal
Policy WatchAdult dental care can lead to high out of pocket costs for consumers, especially for those with private insurance coverage. This post analyzes a proposed provision in the HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2025, and possible implications for consumers who have Marketplace coverage.
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Variation in Use of Dental Services by Children and Adults Enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP
Issue BriefOral health is key to overall health and well-being, and the use of dental services helps prevent and treat dental disease and improves oral health. The prevalence of unmet oral health needs is higher among people with low incomes, including those with Medicaid. This issue brief describes Medicaid dental coverage, examines the use of dental services for children and adults in Medicaid, and discusses current challenges and policy changes that impact access to oral health care for Medicaid enrollees.