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The city's Oral Health Program, which serves thousands of children annually, faces potential funding cuts due to the expiration of Medicaid 1115 waiver funds. This could impact the program's ability to provide essential dental services to vulnerable populations.
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The program's operational budget and staffing are heavily dependent on the expiring waiver funds, necessitating the identification of new revenue streams or budget reallocations to maintain services.
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Children who may lose access to critical dental care, potentially leading to untreated decay, pain, and long-term health issues.
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The city's Oral Health Program, which serves thousands of children annually, faces potential funding cuts due to the expiration of Medicaid 1115 waiver funds. This could impact the program's ability to provide essential dental services to vulnerable populations.
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