Medicaid Dental Care: Barriers & Progress
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Despite expanded Medicaid coverage for dental care, low-income adults still face challenges accessing basic dental services. While kids have long benefited from dental coverage, adult coverage is optional, and only a fraction of adults in expanding states see a dentist annually. Recent data shows low utilization rates, with just 41% of dentists accepting Medicaid nationwide. Barriers like transportation, work schedules, and cultural norms hinder progress, despite efforts to promote dental care in states like New Hampshire.
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