For the past few years, a coalition of beneficiary advocates, disease organizations, industry groups, oral health and medical health professionals has been advocating for medically necessary oral health care to be covered by Medicare, as authorized … [Read more...] about Support Medically Necessary Oral Health Care in Medicare
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Recent Polling Shows Strong Support Among Voters for Medicare Oral Health Benefit
The Center for Medicare Advocacy is pleased to share the results of new polling conducted by Morning Consult, which found that a large majority of respondents support including oral and dental health services as part of the traditional Medicare … [Read more...] about Recent Polling Shows Strong Support Among Voters for Medicare Oral Health Benefit
Support for Medicare Oral Health Benefits
The Center for Medicare Advocacy is pleased that oral health in Medicare is gaining attention and focus, as evidenced by the number of Congressional bills introduced this year that would add dental benefits to the Medicare program. Among them are the … [Read more...] about Support for Medicare Oral Health Benefits
Center Attorneys Participate in Oral Health Convening and Advocacy Day
As part of the Center for Medicare Advocacy’s continued commitment to improving oral health for older adults and people with disabilities, and expanding Part B to include a comprehensive oral health benefit, Center attorneys are participating in oral … [Read more...] about Center Attorneys Participate in Oral Health Convening and Advocacy Day
May 2019 – Medicare Oral Health Coverage & Other Issues
Medicare & Oral Health Updates (Wey-Wey Kwok and Kata Kertesz)Medically Necessary Coverage Adding a Comprehensive Benefit to MedicarePolicy UpdatesDurable Medical Equipment (Kathy Holt) Nursing Facilities (Toby … [Read more...] about May 2019 – Medicare Oral Health Coverage & Other Issues
Issue Brief – May 2019 – Medicare Oral Health Coverage & Other Issues
1. MEDICARE & ORAL HEALTH UPDATESMedically Necessary CoverageThe Center for Medicare Advocacy has long advocated for coverage of medically necessary oral health care, which is currently supported by the Medicare statue, but is, … [Read more...] about Issue Brief – May 2019 – Medicare Oral Health Coverage & Other Issues
New Oral Health Advocacy Collaborative Begins
The Center for Medicare Advocacy is pleased to share a new opportunity for advocates working to add a comprehensive oral health benefit to Medicare. The Oral Health Progress Equity Network (OPEN), a national network of individuals and organizations … [Read more...] about New Oral Health Advocacy Collaborative Begins
Oral Health in Medicare: Kaiser Family Foundation Releases Issue Brief
Oral Health in Medicare: Kaiser Family Foundation Releases Issue Brief Kaiser Family Foundation recently released an issue brief, Drilling Down on Dental Coverage and Costs for Medicare Beneficiaries that examines the state of oral health for … [Read more...] about Oral Health in Medicare: Kaiser Family Foundation Releases Issue Brief
Oral Health Highlight
This week Center for Medicare Advocacy Policy Attorney Kata Kertesz presented a webinar together with Justice in Aging regarding Medicare Basics for OPEN, the Oral Health Progress and Equity Network.OPEN is a national network of individuals and … [Read more...] about Oral Health Highlight
Improve and Expand Medicare: Oral Health
Recently, the Center for Medicare Advocacy laid out our Medicare Platform for the New Congress. One of the core considerations for Medicare, now and in the future, is the need to expand and Improve Medicare for all current and future … [Read more...] about Improve and Expand Medicare: Oral Health