If You’re Poor In Hawaii, A Visit To The Dentist Is A Luxury
“Nationwide, millions of low-income people lack access to dental insurance. Despite having a booming economy with only a 2 percent unemployment rate, Hawaii is no different. The state cut Medicaid funding for non-emergency adult dental care services during the recession nearly a decade ago. That means Hawaii’s public health insurance for low-income people, Med-QUEST, won’t cover teeth cleanings, cavity fillings or even root canals. If you’re low-income and have a toothache, getting your tooth pulled out is often the only option.”