July 1 Cutoff Looms for Dental Benefits for Adults in Medi-Cal

As part of a state budget deal approved in February, legislators and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) approved the elimination of dental benefits for adult Medi-Cal beneficiaries in fiscal year 2009-2010.  Health experts say the cuts will cost the state federal matching funds and send more patients to hospitals with dental emergencies.

• "Budget Deficit Forces Cuts to Denti-Cal Program" (Huh, "The California Report," KQED, 6/15).