Adult Medicaid recipients in Illinois can now receive coverage for preventive dental services, which include regular exams and teeth cleanings. Coverage for these services were part of the new state budget that took effect on July 1.
Nearly half a million low-income Kentuckians lost their dental and vision insurance this month after a federal judge halted Kentucky’s Medicaid waiver program.
On The 21st: Millions of Medicaid patients in Illinois lack access to affordable dental care, and this week, volunteers from across the state are stepping up to help. Also, two events in Illinois started today to honor police officers who died in line of duty. Plus, can social media be used to predict voting outcomes?
