New York health officials will allow its Medicaid program to provide coverage for a New York City man who was suing the Department of Health for denying coverage for new dentures and dental implants, which he said he needs to maintain his overall health.

But the state agency is not off the hook as part of the settlement. Attorneys have moved to certify a class in the lawsuit, which also has another named plaintiff who was denied coverage for replacement dentures by the state.

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