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DE SB57
Bill
Status
4/30/2013
Primary Sponsor
Bethany Hall-Long
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AI Summary
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Expands Delaware's Public Assistance Code to include urgent and preventative dental care coverage for eligible Medicaid recipients who are pregnant or become pregnant while receiving assistance
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Defines "urgent dental care for pregnant recipients" as emergency examinations, diagnostic radiographs, pain or infection treatment including extractions, and other authorized dental care provided on an emergency basis
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Defines "preventative dental care for pregnant recipients" as examinations, diagnostic radiographs, dental prophylaxis, non-surgical periodontal therapy, and other authorized preventative dental care and treatment
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Requires the Department of Health and Social Services to establish regulations authorizing specific dental care and treatment procedures covered under these provisions
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Becomes effective upon appropriation of sufficient funds by the General Assembly to implement the program
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Urgent And Preventative Dental Care For Pregnant Medicaid Recipients.
Last Action
Reported Out of Committee (HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES) in Senate with 6 On Its Merits
6/12/2013