Expanded Medicaid Dental Care for Former Foster Youth
This act aims to improve access to dental care for young adults who were in foster care. It ensures they continue to receive dental benefits under the Medicaid program until age 26, which is crucial for their health and well-being after leaving the care system.
Key points
Young adults (up to age 26) with foster care experience will receive expanded access to dental services under the Medicaid program.
The act introduces financial incentives for dentists to increase their participation in Medicaid, aiming to make it easier to find care.
State authorities will be required to conduct outreach efforts to help former foster youth enroll in Medicaid and find dentists.
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