Parents Fight to Save Kids' Dental Care in CA
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Parents Rally in California, Urging Governor to Preserve Dental Funding for Low-Income Kids
A group of parents delivered over six thousand petitions to Californias governor, advocating for the preservation of dental funding for low-income children under Medi-Cal. The proposed budget cuts could eliminate one hundred forty-four million dollars in extra payments for childrens dental care, potentially leading to untreated tooth pain, increased health problems, and higher emergency room visits. Dental issues already cause significant school absenteeism, with over three hundred fifty-one thousand children missing at least one day in twenty twenty-two. State officials blame rising Medi-Cal costs and a budget deficit, but parents like Erica Mendoza emphasize the financial burden of dental bills without coverage. Lawmakers may revisit the cuts before finalizing the budget.
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