Florida Times-Union: Jacksonville Mom Urges Florida Leaders to Expand Dental Care under Medicaid

The Florida legislature extended its 2025 session but failed to pass the state budget or expand Medicaid dental coverage. The SMILES Act (HB 975/SB 1048) seeks to improve Medicaid dental benefits by covering routine care and increasing dentist reimbursement rates. 

Currently, Florida Medicaid primarily covers dentures and extractions for low-income parents, adults with disabilities, seniors and pregnant women, leaving preventative care largely inaccessible.

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