New Hampshire expanded Medicaid benefits to include dental coverage for adults.
Maggie Hassan
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Maggie Hassan is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from New Hampshire since January 3, 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously held the position of the 81st governor of New Hampshire from January 3, 2013, to January 5, 2017. During her tenure as governor, Hassan focused on expanding access to healthcare, improving the state's economy, and addressing issues related to education and infrastructure.
A lack of affordable dental options can result in patients skipping visits to the dentist.
I have talked to dentists in New Hampshire who are graying and want to retire, but they don't know who's going to follow in their practice.
I have a bill with Senator Marshall, called the Increasing Access to Dental Insurance Act.
A lack of affordable dental options can result in patients skipping visits to the dentist.
I have talked to dentists in New Hampshire who are graying and want to retire, but they don't know who's going to follow in their practice.
As a result, nearly 70 million adults in the United States don't have dental coverage.
New Hampshire expanded Medicaid benefits to include dental coverage for adults.
I would just urge us to see if we can fit this bill into an upcoming markup because it's a straightforward way to improve coverage around the country.
Families can't purchase stand-alone dental coverage in New Hampshire and the 31 other states that use the healthcare.gov Federal marketplace.





