An Act To Improve Dental Care Access For Children By Modifying The Mainecare Reimbursement Methodology For The Provision Of Anesthesia For Certain Dental Services

Summary

The bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to pay higher rates for deep sedation or general anesthesia used in dental procedures for children when the services are provided at ambulatory surgical centers that treat at least half MaineCare members. It sets a minimum payment of $250 per 15‑minute block and removes any time limit on medically necessary anesthesia. The goal is to reduce the backlog of Medicaid‑insured children waiting for dental care.

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