Today, Steve Pollock, president of DentaQuest, the organization that administers the Medicaid dental benefit on behalf of the Commonwealth of Virginia, released the following statement reacting to Governor Youngkin signing the fiscal year 2023 budget:
“The budget signed into law by Governor Youngkin is a big win for the health of Virginians. Increasing Medicaid reimbursement rates for oral health care will encourage more providers to participate in the program, which will increase the availability of care, allowing more people to see a dentist. Our elected leaders in Virginia have taken important steps over the last several years to increase access to oral health care, which we know is a critical part of one’s overall health. With this increase, Virginia isn’t just talking the talk on health care access and equity, but really is walking the walk. DentaQuest and the Department of Medical Assistance Services applaud the legislature, the Governor, and all of the organizations that helped deliver this win for Virginians.”
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Sun Life U.S. Dental, which includes DentaQuest, is dedicated to improving the oral health of all through purpose-driven, outcomes-based solutions. We make dental benefits better for everyone through Preventistry® – an inclusive approach centered on preventive, quality care, expanded access and solutions built on valued relationships across the health care ecosystem. We manage dental and vision benefits for approximately 35 million Americans. For 30 years, we have delivered cost-effective benefit plans and services for employer groups, individuals, health plans, and government-sponsored dental programs. We are the largest Medicaid and CHIP dental benefits administrator in the U.S., by membership. We also support direct patient care through an expanding network of approximately 75 dental practices in underserved communities across the United States. Learn more about Sun Life U.S. Dental at Sunlife.com/dental and DentaQuest.com.
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