BOSTON: DentaQuest has applauded the decision by the Biden Administration to re-open the federal health care marketplace for three months, which will provide an opportunity for millions of individuals to apply not just for health insurance, but also for dental health insurance through the federal marketplace
While the Biden Administration notes that over 30 million Americans remain without health insurance, studies have shown that Americans are four times more likely to lack dental insurance.
Re-opening enrollment next week for three months will allow for tens of millions of Americans to log on to healthcare.gov and apply for dental coverage along with medical coverage.
The following is a statement from DentaQuest President and Chief Executive Officer Steve Pollock: “Re-opening enrollment provides an opportunity for the tens of millions of Americans who lack critical dental insurance to apply for coverage. In his Executive Order, President Biden recognizes that people of color, who have suffered disproportionally during this pandemic, are more likely to be uninsured in America.
The same is true with respect to dental insurance, and the harm caused by lack of dental coverage is significant. We know that poor oral health can worsen overall health by raising the risk for diabetes complications, stroke and other serious conditions.
We applaud the President’s swift action to strengthen Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act and eliminate barriers to care. We encourage the Administration to include the importance and availability of dental coverage in their public relations campaign around the new open-enrollment period.”
DentaQuest is a purpose-driven oral health care company dedicated to improving the oral health of all. www.DentaQuest.com
(GLOBE NEWSWIRE)