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CA AB1717
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Leticia Castillo
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AI Summary
- Increases Medi-Cal reimbursement for dental house/extended care facility calls (CDT Code D9410) from the current $20 maximum to a minimum of $120 per patient per date of service
- Requires the rate to reflect reasonable travel costs for delivering dental services at patients' private residences or care facilities instead of dental offices
- Mandates reimbursement rate readjustments every two years to account for inflation and provider cost data, with rates not falling below the $120 minimum
- Requires the Department of Health Care Services to report to the Legislature every two years on the impact of rate adjustments on access, utilization, and emergency department visit reductions for dental conditions
- Implementation is contingent on legislative appropriation, federal approvals, and availability of federal financial participation
Legislative Description
Medi-Cal dental reimbursement: house/extended care facility call.
Last Action
Referred to Com. on HEALTH.
2/23/2026
Committee Referrals
Health2/23/2026
Full Bill Text
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