The expansion would substantially increase the use of and spending on dental care for all beneficiaries, with the largest percent increases for income groups and racial-ethnic groups with the lowest levels of dental use and spending.
Researchers found that Medicaid-eligible adults who are not enrolled have outcomes similar to uninsured low-income adults rather than low-income adults with insurance.
Many Marketplace enrollees prioritize affordability, particularly silver plans with additional subsidies, when selecting plans. Nevertheless, some consumers are willing to pay for more generous plans or more robust provider networks, as the available evidence shows.
Grantees found that specific outreach methods, like community building and culturally and linguistically relevant messages, were crucial in advancing vaccine equity and uptake in different populations.
Findings indicate that PRF distributions to hospitals were appropriately targeted and did not make some hospitals significantly more profitable than others. The PRF payments helped offset financial losses associated with the pandemic.
