Addressing the problem of Medicare’s lack of meaningful oral health coverage has long been a focus of the Center for Medicare Advocacy. Over the decades, the Center has assisted beneficiaries who require access to medically necessary oral health … [Read more...] about Medicare Oral Health Care Update
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Support Medically Necessary Oral Health Care in Medicare
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
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
Caution: Hospital “Outpatient” Rule Negates Statutory Inpatient Coverage for In-Hospital Dental Care
Medicare generally does not cover dental care (see 42 U.S.C. § 1395y(a)(12)). Under the law, however, if dental treatment must be performed in a hospital, either because of a patient’s underlying condition or the severity of the dental procedure, … [Read more...] about Caution: Hospital “Outpatient” Rule Negates Statutory Inpatient Coverage for In-Hospital Dental Care
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
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
Special Update – Issue Brief: Medicare Coverage of Dental Services
One of the core considerations of the Center for Medicare Advocacy’s Medicare Platform is to expand Medicare coverage to include oral health and dental care for all beneficiaries. We have also long advocated for coverage of medically … [Read more...] about Special Update – Issue Brief: Medicare Coverage of Dental Services
Issue Brief – Medicare Coverage of Dental Services
The ProblemMr. Jones tripped and fell on his driveway, fracturing his cheek and jaw, tearing the musculature, and crushing several teeth. He was stabilized in the emergency room on the day of the accident, but in the days that followed he … [Read more...] about Issue Brief – Medicare Coverage of Dental Services
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