By NextBestFitLaunch dental, vision & hearing benefits
Year 1 for Wave 1 populations · UHA; Rates BoardDiscuss this step
Every concrete action this step requires, who is responsible, and when it happens relative to enactment.
| # | Action | Owner | When | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7.1 | Define dental coverage: two cleanings a year, X-rays, fillings, extractions, root canals, crowns (non-cosmetic), dentures, periodontal care, and medically necessary orthodontics. | UHA / clinical panel | Year 0 | Comprehensive dental coverage improves oral health but costs far more than preventive-only coverage. |
| 2.7.2 | Define vision: an annual eye exam and one pair of basic glasses or a contact-lens allowance every 2 years. | UHA | Year 0 | Basic eyewear coverage reaches everyone but premium frames stay out of pocket. |
| 2.7.3 | Define hearing: an exam every 3 years and hearing aids every 5 years (basic model; premium models are an out-of-pocket upgrade). | UHA | Year 0 | Five-year hearing-aid cycles control cost but may lag behind patients' changing needs. |
| 2.7.4 | Enroll dentists (about 200,000) and optometrists; most don't bill Medicare today. | UHA | Year 0–1 | Enrolling 200,000 dentists expands access but many are unfamiliar with public billing. |