Concerted, broad-based advocacy over the past several years has achieved results in advancing policies and initiatives to improve equity and access in oral health care for older adults and persons with disabilities. One recent example is Medicare’s … [Read more...] about Medicare & Oral Health Care – Webinar Recording
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Proposal Could Expand Adult Dental Benefits in ACA plans
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released a proposed rule regarding the Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters (NBPP) for 2025, which outlines new parameters and regulations for insurance sold on the Affordable Care … [Read more...] about Proposal Could Expand Adult Dental Benefits in ACA plans
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
Oral Health & Possible Dementia Risk
A recent piece in the Washington Post highlighted the importance of oral health to overall health, exploring the possible link between poor oral health and increased dementia risk. Stressing that more research is needed, the article said that … [Read more...] about Oral Health & Possible Dementia Risk
Center Comments on 2024 Physician Fee Schedule
September 11, 2023Submitted Electronically via www.regulations.govThe Honorable Chiquita Brooks-LaSureAdministratorCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services7500 Security BoulevardBaltimore, MD 21244Re: Medicare … [Read more...] about Center Comments on 2024 Physician Fee Schedule
Center Comments on Proposed Clarification of Dental Services
The 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) proposed rule includes a proposal to clarify reimbursement for dental services necessary to the clinical success of certain cancer treatments. The Center for Medicare Advocacy has drafted … [Read more...] about Center Comments on Proposed Clarification of Dental Services
Proposed Medicare Rule Clarifies Specific Dental Service Coverage
The 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) proposed rule released last week includes a proposal to clarify reimbursement for dental services necessary to the clinical success of certain cancer treatments. In last year’s PFS final rule, CMS … [Read more...] about Proposed Medicare Rule Clarifies Specific Dental Service Coverage
CMS Publishes Guidance on Medicare Dental Coverage
CMS recently published information on its website about the dental services that Medicare will and will not cover. Although dental services are generally excluded from coverage under the Medicare statute, the agency clarifies in this guidance that … [Read more...] about CMS Publishes Guidance on Medicare Dental Coverage
STSW Survey on Clarification of Payment for Dental Work Needed for Transplants
Last year, CMS issued a final rule clarifying that transplant patients on Medicare insurance can be covered for dental exams and treatments to identify and eradicate dental infections that risk complication of their organ, stem cell, or bone marrow … [Read more...] about STSW Survey on Clarification of Payment for Dental Work Needed for Transplants
NATCO Survey on Clarification of Payment for Dental Work Needed for Transplants
Last year, CMS issued a final rule clarifying that transplant patients on Medicare insurance can be covered for dental exams and treatments to identify and eradicate dental infections that risk complication of their organ, stem cell, or bone marrow … [Read more...] about NATCO Survey on Clarification of Payment for Dental Work Needed for Transplants