By NextBestFitLaunch dental, vision & hearing benefits
Year 1 for Wave 1 populations · UHA; Rates BoardDiscuss this step
Adult dental, vision, and hearing are the largest benefit additions. Dental spending rises from $189.2B to $238.8B, and durable equipment (eyeglasses, hearing aids) from $86.4B to $93.3B.
Legal vehicle
Universal Health Act, Title III.
Who does it
UHA; Rates Board
When
Year 1 for Wave 1 populations
Recurring, per year
+$56.5B
Ledger lines 'Dental services' and 'Durable medical equipment'.
In this step
Tasks
4 tasks
Costs & calculations
2 cost items, each with its calculation
Trade-offs
2 pros · 2 cons · 1 trade-offs
Risks
1 risks with mitigations
Other countries
4 comparisons
Cost items
Steps that depend on this one
None.
Sources: American Dental Association (2024)