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TL/DR - Starting from February 1, select SoonerCare members will have the choice between two new dental plans. The options, provided by DentaQuest and LIBERTY Dental, cover preventative and restorative care and will be available to SoonerSelect members, mainly comprised of children, pregnant women, and adults in the SoonerCare’s expansion group.…

TL/DR - The US warned that it will be unable to continue providing more weapons and equipment to Ukraine without additional funding from Congress by the end of the year. The White House urged lawmakers to hasten negotiations on Capitol Hill to avoid this situation. The director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, Shalanda Young,…

TL/DR - A recent survey by PhRMA reveals that having health insurance doesn't always guarantee optimal healthcare outcomes for Americans with concerns about out-of-pocket costs and access to necessary medications being identified as significant barriers. Forty percent of insured adults reported postponing medical treatment due to cost, and 38% of…

TL/DR - North Carolina has several programs aimed at aiding immigrant communities in accessing healthcare. However, a study by the Urban Institute and UNC Chapel Hill has found that barriers such as language differences, discrimination, and confusing eligibility rules can prevent immigrants from leveraging these services. The study also…