Traditional Medicare does not cover dental services, and there are substantial gaps in dental services use and spending by race, ethnicity, and income. An expansion to cover dental services could help many Medicare beneficiaries.
Together, two reforms to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) could broadly expand eligibility for Marketplace subsidies; reduce the number of uninsured people, especially at lower income levels; and lessen households’ financial burdens for health care.
The Congressional Budget Office projects that the trust fund for Medicare Part A will be depleted in 2027. A national panel of experts discussed policy options to address the trust fund’s solvency.
Join the Urban Institute for a virtual panel discussion with community engagement practitioners about strategies for sharing power with community members and policies and resources needed for effective collaboration in health equity initiatives.
