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Survivors press committee to require dental coverage tied to head‑and‑neck cancer care
Summary
Survivors, clinicians and advocates urged the Joint Committee on Financial Services to advance House Bill 1258 to require coverage of medically necessary oral and dental care for head‑and‑neck cancer patients, arguing that delays and out‑of‑pocket costs can delay lifesaving treatment and create long‑term morbidity.
Survivors of head‑and‑neck cancers and clinicians told the Joint Committee on Financial Services that dental and oral procedures required before, during and after radiation and chemotherapy are an integral part of cancer care but often fall into coverage gaps between medical and dental insurance.
Jane Sotambalam and other survivors described multiple operations, tooth loss, and…
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