Indigent program adds dental prevention, prosthetics and DME coverage
The Indigent Healthcare Office will expand dental preventive care and add a capped durable‑medical‑equipment benefit (one-time purchases up to $1,500), citing better long‑term outcomes and a case where a $300 expenditure replaced a $3,900 bill.
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Staff said the county’s indigent-health program expanded dental coverage beyond extractions and fillings to include preventive services such as annual X-rays, basic cleanings and fluoride, with plans to add sealants, crowns and partials in the coming fiscal year.
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