DentaQuest Applauds President Biden’s Decision to Reopen Insurance Exchange 

DentaQuest has expressed support for the Biden administration to reopen the federal healthcare marketplace for three months, allowing millions of Americans to apply for coverage.

DentaQuest President and Chief Executive Officer Steve Pollock said, “Reopening enrollment provides an opportunity for the tens of millions of Americans who lack critical dental insurance to apply for coverage. In his executive order, President Biden recognizes that people of color, who have suffered disproportionately during this pandemic, are more likely to be uninsured in America. The same is true with respect to dental insurance, and the harm caused by lack of dental coverage is significant.

“We know that poor oral health can worsen overall health by raising the risk for diabetes complications, stroke and other serious conditions. We applaud the president’s swift action to strengthen Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act and eliminate barriers to care. We encourage the administration to include the importance and availability of dental coverage in their public relations campaign around the new open-enrollment period.”

Log on to healthcare.gov to apply for dental and medical coverage.