With rising concern over poor dental well being, six states within the U.S. expanded their Medicaid applications to supply protection for adults this yr.

Medicaid is a federal and state medical health insurance program that has beforehand solely been offering dental protection just for kids. Even with the expansions, entry nonetheless stays troublesome as some dentists are refusing to deal with Medicaid sufferers.

The Nationwide Submit reported, “Dr. Victor Wu, the chief medical officer for Tennessee’s Medicaid program, mentioned he was happy with the rollout of Medicaid dental advantages that began in January, however he acknowledges the state must construct out its community and enhance the participation price amongst dentists.”

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