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Several states have worked to implement expanded dental benefits under Medicaid in the last few years to improve the oral health of residents and reduce visits to hospital emergency departments. 

The National Council on Disabilities recently released its second report focused on the oral healthcare needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The American Dental Association is supporting legislation targeting noncovered services provisions in dental and vision insurance plans.

Michigan and New Hampshire have recently expanded their state's dental benefits for adult Medicaid beneficiaries.

Michigan recently expanded dental benefits for adult Medicaid beneficiaries and increased reimbursement rates for dental providers.

The Kentucky legislature recently voted to override Gov. Andy Beshear's veto of a bill that would halt dental, vision and hearing benefits for adult Medicaid recipients.

Dental coverage for adults on Medicaid in New Hampshire have been expanded through the New Hampshire Smiles Adult Program. 

Here are five updates about dental services under Medicare and Medicaid that have taken place since Feb. 20: 

The American Dental Association is supporting legislation that would expand Medicaid dental coverage for adults in every state.

The American Dental Association told CMS it would like to see the agency promote standards for electronic health records that are compatible with the dental industry.