TennCare, Tennessee's Medicaid program, denied coverage for a 9-year-old's braces, deeming them not "medically necessary." The state's policy does not cover cosmetic dental work, only braces for a ...

Lucah Hill is a 9-year-old who lights up when he talks about math, reading, sports and his adoptive family. But he hesitates to smile, revealing his missing front tooth. An orthodontist told his ...