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DE SB148
Bill
Status
6/23/2015
Primary Sponsor
Bethany Hall-Long
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AI Summary
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Adds definitions for "urgent dental care for pregnant recipients" (emergency examinations, radiographs, pain/infection treatment, extractions) and "preventative dental care for pregnant recipients" (examinations, radiographs, prophylaxis, periodontal therapy) to Delaware's Public Assistance Code.
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Expands Medicaid assistance eligibility to include urgent and preventative dental care for pregnant recipients or those who become pregnant while receiving assistance.
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Requires the Department of Health and Social Services to establish regulations authorizing covered dental services and treatments for pregnant Medicaid recipients.
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Modifies payment provisions to ensure dental care providers receive prompt payment (within 30 days or 20 days for hospitals/skilled nursing facilities, consistent with medical care payments).
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Effective upon publication of a notice in the Register of Regulations confirming an appropriation was made.
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 5 On Its Merits
6/24/2015