Critical dental care out of reach for Washington ’s most vulnerable

For many residents in Washington, dental care is a luxury that those with insurance take for granted. This is particularly the case for Washingtonians who are senior citizens, medically fragile or individuals living with a disability. This is largely because under the Affordable Care Act, dental care is deemed an essential benefit for children, but not for adults.  Furthermore, basic Medicare coverage does not include dental care leaving many adults over the age of 65 without any form of dental…
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