dental
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PublishedFebruary 27, 2020
Maine close to prohibiting waiting periods for children’s dental care
The Maine Senate approves a law change that would stop insurance companies from imposing waiting periods before they cover tooth decay treatment in children.
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PublishedJanuary 23, 2020
Advocates for Maine dental bill press Mills for support
An advocacy group presented 1,500 signed postcards to the governor's office, urging her to back a measure to give dental benefits to adult Medicaid recipients. The change would help roughly 70,000 people receive preventive care.
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PublishedJanuary 8, 2020
Our View: Maine Legislature has a long agenda for a short session
Lawmakers have important issues to deal with, and they shouldn't leave them on the table when they adjourn in April.
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PublishedDecember 3, 2019
Dental bill would prohibit waiting periods for children in Maine
Children newly enrolled in private insurance could get dental care immediately if lawmakers approve a measure to be taken up in the January session.
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PublishedDecember 2, 2019
Maine Voices: End insurance wait periods for children’s dental treatment
Tooth decay progresses more quickly in children, making a common insurance industry practice dangerous.
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PublishedNovember 29, 2019
Commentary: Make dental care a health care benefit
It's not a luxury; it's essential for overall well-being.
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PublishedAugust 21, 2019
Our View: Legislators should move forward with MaineCare dental benefit
Adding the coverage to Maine's Medicaid program has a low cost and high value.