The Impact of the Affordable Care Act’s Dependent Coverage Mandate on Use of Dental Treatments and Preventive Services
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DOI: 10.1097/mlr.0000000000000775
Abstract: Background: Oral health problems are the leading chronic conditions among children and younger adults. Lack of dental coverage is thought to be an important barrier to care but little empirical evidence exists on the causal… read more here.
Keywords: dependent coverage; coverage; private dental; dental coverage ... See more keywords
Effects of a Medicaid dental coverage 'cliff' on dental care access among low-income Medicare beneficiaries.
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DOI: 10.1111/1475-6773.13981
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To evaluate how an abrupt drop-off, or "cliff," in Medicaid dental coverage affects access to dental care among low-income Medicare beneficiaries. Medicaid is an important source of dental insurance for low-income Medicare beneficiaries, but… read more here.
Keywords: coverage; dental care; dental coverage; medicare beneficiaries ... See more keywords
Low rates of pediatric dental coverage for families purchasing marketplace insurance plans.
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DOI: 10.1111/jphd.12332
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Pediatric dental care is an essential health benefit that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires most private health plans to cover. Insurance marketplaces have flexibility in how pediatric dental coverage is offered, with states… read more here.
Keywords: pediatric dental; low rates; insurance; coverage ... See more keywords