Cardin, Neal Express Interest In Medicare Oral Health Coverage

Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) recently introduced legislation to add oral health -- including routine dental care -- to Medicare Part B to the delight of beneficiary advocates, and House Ways & Means Chair Richard Neal (D-MA) has also indicated interest in addressing Medicare coverage of oral health. Cardin on Jan. 4 announced that he had introduced a bill to expand Medicare Part B to include dental benefits including routine cleanings and exams, fillings and crowns, major services such as root...