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Representative proposes emergency dental coverage for low‑ and moderate‑income seniors to avert ER visits
Summary
Rep. Cyrus Javedy told the committee HB 3326 would cover emergency dental care for Oregonians 65+ who are ineligible for Medicaid and earn below 400% of the federal poverty level; sponsor framed the proposal as cost‑saving by preventing expensive emergency‑room visits and reducing chronic‑disease complications tied to poor oral health.
Rep. Cyrus Javedy presented House Bill 3326 to the House Committee on Behavioral Health and Health Care on March 13, proposing emergency dental coverage for Oregon residents aged 65 and older who are not eligible for Medicaid and who earn less than 400% of the federal poverty level.
"This is a targeted emergency‑based care for a population that falls through the cracks," Javedy said,…
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