new report shows what it calls a “dental divide” in the Los Angeles area – finding that only 20% to 25% of people on Medi-Cal actually use their dental benefits.
Adult Medi-Cal recipients get one free exam and cleaning, plus covered dental services worth up to $1,800 a year – or more for medically-necessary care.
Marlyn Pulido – senior research manager with the California Pan-Ethnic Health Network, known as C-PEHN – said the difference in usage varies a lot between populations…