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Medicaid State Breakdown | Medicaid Dental Utilization Rates

 Determining the exact percentage of Medicaid's overall healthcare spending allocated to  dental services  is challenging due to variations in state policies and reporting practices. Medicaid is a joint federal and state program, and each state has discretion over the scope of  dental benefits , particularly for adults. While comprehensive data on the national allocation to  dental services  is limited, some insights can be drawn from available information: Medicaid Reimbursement Rates : The American Dental Association (ADA) reports that Medicaid fee-for-service (FFS) reimbursement rates for  dental procedures  vary significantly by state. For example, in 2022, these rates ranged from as low as 30% to as high as 80% of typical dentist charges, depending on the state and specific procedure. Utilization Rates : The Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) found that the percentage of Medicaid-enrolled adults receiving at least one  dental service  ...