Michigan Lady Without Medicaid Dental Coverage Dies While in the "Medical Justification" Process.

This story is a sad reminder of how untreated dental problems can cause serious illness.

This sad example is used by citizen groups to put pressure on the governor of Michigan to reinstate Medicaid Dental Coverage for adult Medicaid recipients in Michigan.

The mentally impaired lady in Michigan died during the medical justification process. This process could be avoided if she got dental care through her medicaid on time. Unfortunately she lost the dental part of medicaid coverage July 1st in Michigan.




In California, the dental portion of Medical, known as Denti Cal, went away on July 1st as well.

From http://www.allbusiness.com/government/government-bodies-offices-heads-state/13285571-1.html

The patient was scheduled for surgery June 26 but was sent home by the anesthesiologist because of fluid in her lungs. [...] The procedure was rescheduled, but adult dental Medicaid benefits were cut July 1. [...] The patient died while hospital staff [...] were working to get medical justification for the procedure from an oncologist.

Do you have untreated dental issues causing you pain and no dental coverage?

Do not allow a lack of coverage or even a slow administrative "justification process" prevent you from getting your health back. You do not have to wait to get your much needed dental services. Find a great dental plan in your area, search for a dentist that accepts it and get yourself checked and diagnosed. Don't let a relatively small amount money prevent you from getting your good health back. And, especially, don't wait on your Governor to help you if you can help yourself faster and better.

--Dental Cool


Recommended links for dental insurance and dental plans information

Dental Insurance Information, Mostly for California

Nationwide Selection of Dental Plans 

California Medicaid Dental "Denti Cal" Eliminated for Adults - What Are the Solutions?

What can Californians who just lost their Denti Cal benefits do?

On July 1, 2009, by executive decree of Governor Schwarzenegger, the Denti Cal portion of California Medicaid Dental Coverage for adults has been cut. The Denti Cal coverage remains in effect for children and teenagers under 19 years old.




Californians do understand the fiscal pressures in the Government. However, still, the abrupt change in financing has affected many individuals and organizations. Numerous clinics that offered dental services have lost significant portion of their income and had to let their dentists go. Dental schools who received payments in return for services are scaling back and finding other sources of income. Even some private dental offices are feeling the pinch due to lack of dental financing from the government of California.

The cut back is a grave event. It is however neither new nor is it unexpected. Several other states such as Michigan, Texas, Florida, Utah, and others, have previously or simultaneously scaled back or cut their funding for adult dentistry through Medicaid.

What options remain to Californians? Californians have always been innovative and resourceful. The Denti Cal recipients are now looking outside Medicaid for immediate dental coverage.

For Medicaid recipients who live close to a major dental school, a visit there could solve their immediate dental problem. Usually, the first visit is free or low cost and determines whether the patient is suitable for treatment at the school. Not all dental problems are suitable or accepted for treatment at dental schools.

Many past Medicaid Dental recipients will visit a private dentist. A great, easy to read resource describing coverage for private dentist offices is http://cal-dentalinsurance.com. Some of the dental plans laid out on this resource for dental coverage in California are very inexpensive and will fit the budget of California Medicaid recipients.

Finally, some people will wait with their dental appointment as long as they can. They will seek the dentist appointment or emergency room visit when the dental pain becomes too annoying or downright unbearable. We recommend not to wait that long before seeking help or coverage. The mouth and the teeth are an integral part of the human body and untreated teeth condition can affect the entire body.

Are you in pain and have no dental coverage at this time? Do find out what plans are available to you in California and protect yourself. Protect yourself against the toothaches, and protect yourself financially with a reasonable and affordable coverage today.

Why wait?

--Dental Cool


Recommended Sites

A description of several dental insurance plans available in California

DentalService4Less.com offers medical and dental plans nationwide

How a California couple facing significant expenses at the dentist were able to save