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Medicaid Dental Reimbursements in Jeopardy | Raleigh News
North Carolina’s latest budget has sparked alarm in the oral health community after seemingly rolling back Medicaid dental reimbursement changes from 2023—specifically targeting payments for support services at ambulatory surgical centers. These adjustments, set to expire July 1, 2027, could severely limit access to critical dental surgeries for Medicaid patients, especially children needing anesthesia and specialized care. With decades of stagnant dentist reimbursement rates already deterring participation, this move threatens to further restrict access to essential treatments. State…
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