Tackey Chan is the State Representative for the Second Norfolk District, including thirteen of the thirty precincts in Quincy, Massachusetts. Tackey is a lifelong resident of Quincy and was first elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives in 2010. He is currently serving his sixth term in office. In 2010, Tackey was one of the three first State Representatives of Asian American descent elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives, and is the first Asian American and minority elected to office in the City of Quincy. As the House Chair of the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure he oversees legislation pertaining to alcohol licensure, the state lottery, horseracing, all non-medical licensed professionals, and consumer protection issues.
As part of the 2010 Medicaid cuts, adult dental care funding was cut by nearly 50%. There was a sharp incline in the number of dental related emergency room visits, which typically cost far more than a visit to a dentist and do not provide the same level of expertise and care. Many dental issues are preventable, but if left untreated can increase your risk for other health problems including heart disease. This legislation would reinstate dental coverage for adults over the age of 65, as seniors are particularly affected by lack of dental care.