Phase 2: Wave 1: seniors, near-seniors, and children · Step 2.2

Enroll children and adults 55–64

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Task 2.2.4 of 5

Pediatric dental and vision: participating pediatric dentists are paid from Day 1.

Who does it

UHA

When

Day 1

Trade-off

Paying pediatric dentists from Day 1 expands access but tests dental billing systems at scale immediately.

Part of: Enroll children and adults 55–64

About 73 million children and 42 million adults aged 55–64 join. Children's Medicaid and CHIP coverage converts automatically, and private family coverage stops covering children.

This step changes 4 existing laws, programs, or institutions. See the list.