Michigan’s adult dental and Healthy Kids Dental programs provide access to affordable, quality dental care for low-income seniors, veterans and kids across Michigan.
As the state budget process unfolds, some lawmakers are looking at cuts and changes to these proven and effective programs, which could put tens of thousands of Michiganders at risk of losing access to affordable dental care. That’s why we need to stand up TODAY and urge lawmakers to protect these important programs.
To contact your legislator and urge them to protect dental care for low-income seniors, veterans and kids, visit house.mi.gov.
Michigan’s Healthy Kids Dental Program
For 25 years, the state of Michigan has provided quality dental care to millions of low-income kids through the Healthy Kids Dental program. This program provides kids with better access to care, helps prevent tooth decay and promotes healthier smiles and better overall health. It also supports critical services like dental exams, cleanings, X-rays and treatments that prevent small issues from becoming serious health risks.
That’s why we’re monitoring a dangerous proposal in Lansing to dismantle what has been a proven success for kids and taxpayers. Some of the state’s health plans are pushing for changes that would add unnecessary bureaucracy, redirect funding away from care and disrupt a model that has worked well for Michigan kids and taxpayers alike. We must protect what works. Michigan’s children are counting on us to keep them healthy and smiling.
Contact your legislator TODAY and urge them to protect these programs from cuts and attacks from health plans seeking to make a profit.
Contact Your Legislator
Contact your local elected official today! Each call makes a difference in changing the lives of millions of Michiganders.
Search for and contact your local representative by visiting house.mi.gov.
Unsure what to say when you call? We’ve got you covered:
“Hello, my name is [NAME] from [CITY, TOWN]. I am calling to encourage you to protect Michigan’s adult dental and Healthy Kids Dental programs against attacks and cuts that could leave tens of thousands without access to dental care. Cutting or changing these programs will negatively impact Michiganders’ health and greatly reduce access to dental care for low-income seniors, veterans and kids. We urge you to vote NO to cuts or changes to these proven and effective programs.”