Dentures & Medicaid

Dentures are healthcare, not a luxury. For Vermonters who have lost their teeth, access to dentures can mean the ability to eat, speak, work, and rebuild their lives with dignity. Tooth loss can result from cancer treatment, medications, substance use, domestic violence, accidents, and inadequate access to dental care—not simply “neglect.” This briefing makes the case for Medicaid coverage of dentures as an essential part of comprehensive healthcare.

Expanding Free Clinic Access Across Vermont

Vermonters should not have to live in the right county to access free healthcare. PHWC urged lawmakers to expand the state’s free clinic network so that every county has access to a free clinic or referral clinic. With thousands of Vermonters uninsured or underinsured, expanding this essential safety net would help ensure that no Vermonter is left without a place to turn for healthcare.