Relating to: dental services for pregnant persons under the Medical Assistance program. (FE)

Summary

The bill adds a definition for dental therapists and expands Medicaid dental coverage to include basic services provided by either dentists or dental therapists. It requires the health department to ensure that any Medicaid recipient referred for dental care receives an appointment within 30 days if they are pregnant at the time of referral or become pregnant before the appointment. The goal is to improve access to essential dental care for pregnant people on Medical Assistance.

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