Expanding Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefits in Medicare and Medicaid
This act aims to expand the scope of medical services available under the Medicare and Medicaid programs. This means that citizens covered by these programs will be able to receive coverage for dental treatments, vision services, and hearing services, which were previously limited or unavailable. These changes are intended to improve access to essential healthcare for millions of Americans.
Key points
Medicare and Medicaid will begin covering routine dental cleanings, fillings, crowns, root canals, extractions, and emergency dental care.
The programs will include routine eye exams, eyeglasses, contact lenses, and low vision devices.
Health coverage will be expanded to include routine hearing exams and hearing aids.
A gradual increase in Medicare coverage is introduced, reaching 80% after eight years from the act's effective date.
Medicaid will increase federal financial assistance to states that cover these new services for adults over 21.
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