The following is an excerpt from our full comments on the 2022 Physician's Fee Schedule. II.L. Proposals and Request for Information on Medicare Parts A and B Payment for Dental Services I. … [Read more...] about Center Comments on Medically Necessary Oral Health Coverage
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Medically Necessary Oral Health Coverage Included in Medicare Proposed Rule
Last week the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) proposed rule, with publication in the Federal Register expected on July 29, 2022. It includes a proposal to broaden … [Read more...] about Medically Necessary Oral Health Coverage Included in Medicare Proposed Rule
Support Medically Necessary Oral Health Care in Medicare
For the past few years, a coalition of beneficiary advocates, disease organizations, industry groups, oral health and medical health professionals has been advocating for medically necessary oral health care to be covered by Medicare, as authorized … [Read more...] about Support Medically Necessary Oral Health Care in Medicare
Legal Memorandum: Statutory Authority Exists for Medicare to Cover Medically Necessary Oral Health Care
The following is the Center for Medicare Advocacy’s legal analysis and does not represent the federal Medicare agency’s (CMS') position or interpretation of its dental coverage policy. Medicare coverage for medically necessary oral … [Read more...] about Legal Memorandum: Statutory Authority Exists for Medicare to Cover Medically Necessary Oral Health Care
Legal Memorandum: Statutory Authority Exists for Medicare to Cover Medically Necessary Oral Health Care
Note: The memo below is the slightly edited version used by the coaltion of by a coalition of organizations seeking to expand Medicare coverage for medically necessary dental therapies. Medicare coverage for medically necessary oral health care is … [Read more...] about Legal Memorandum: Statutory Authority Exists for Medicare to Cover Medically Necessary Oral Health Care
Urge Your Members of Congress to Support Medically Necessary Oral Health Care
We need your help getting Members of Congress to sign on to letters asking CMS to provide Medicare coverage for medically necessary dental care, as authorized by law. Right now there is an opportunity to encourage your delegation to sign on to … [Read more...] about Urge Your Members of Congress to Support Medically Necessary Oral Health Care
Coverage for Medically Necessary Oral Health Care Is Unduly Restricted By Medicare’s Dental Policy
Medicare coverage for medically necessary oral health care is supported by the Medicare statute, its legislative history and, in some instances, even CMS policy. For this purpose, “medically necessary oral health care” refers to … [Read more...] about Coverage for Medically Necessary Oral Health Care Is Unduly Restricted By Medicare’s Dental Policy
Public Statement on Medicare Coverage of Medically Necessary Oral and Dental Health Therapies
July 8, 2022 Beginning in 2016, a consortium was formed among the undersigned dental and medical specialists, patient and consumer advocates, and care delivery providers to support and advocate for Medicare coverage of medically necessary oral … [Read more...] about Public Statement on Medicare Coverage of Medically Necessary Oral and Dental Health Therapies
CMS Final Rule Includes Important Oral Health Clarification
Last week the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule that announced finalized policy changes for Medicare payments under the Physician Fee Schedule (PFS), and other Medicare Part B issues. The rule included … [Read more...] about CMS Final Rule Includes Important Oral Health Clarification
Issue Brief 81 | August 2023 – Medicare Oral Health Updates & Other Issues
I. MEDICALLY NECESSARY ORAL HEALTH COVERAGE IN MEDICARE The 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) proposed rule released recently includes a proposal to clarify reimbursement for dental services necessary to the clinical … [Read more...] about Issue Brief 81 | August 2023 – Medicare Oral Health Updates & Other Issues