Karen Bass defends dental care for homeless meth users, says it's 'already paid for'
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has defended her proposal to provide dental care for homeless meth users, stating that the funding is already covered by California's Medi-Cal program. She emphasized the importance of dental health for improving job prospects among the unhoused population. Bass faced criticism for her comments but maintained that comprehensive healthcare services are available and need better linkage to those in need.
- ▪Karen Bass stated that dental care for homeless meth users is already funded by Medi-Cal.
- ▪She highlighted the necessity of having teeth for individuals to succeed in job applications.
- ▪Bass faced backlash for her comments but reiterated the importance of comprehensive healthcare.
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| Publication time | Tue, 19 May 2026 09:27:36 -0400 |
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Media Karen Bass defends dental care for homeless meth users, says it’s 'already paid for' The embattled Los Angeles mayor faces a competitive re-election bid from Nithya Raman and Spencer Pratt By Lindsay Kornick Fox News Published May 19, 2026 9:27am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Jimmy Failla & Dave Landau Roast Karen Bass Over Latest Campaign Proposal Dave Landau joins Jimmy Failla on Fox Across America to share his thoughts on Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass insisting that homeless meth addicts should have access to free teeth in an effort to make them more viable job applicants.
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