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DE SB92

Bill

Status

Passed

8/6/2019

Primary Sponsor

Bryan Townsend

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Origin

Senate

150th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds dental care coverage for adult Medicaid recipients in Delaware, making the state one of the last three states (along with Tennessee and Alabama) to offer this benefit

  • Caps annual dental care assistance at $1,000 per adult recipient, with an additional $1,500 available on an emergency basis through a Department of Health and Social Services review process

  • Requires a $3 copay for all dental care treatments for adult recipients

  • Defines "dental care" as payment for preventive and restorative treatment authorized by Department of Health and Social Services regulations

  • Takes effect 10 days after the General Assembly appropriates funds and the Controller General confirms funding availability through publication in the Register of Regulations

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Dental Care For Adult Medicaid Recipients.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

8/6/2019

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/14/2019
Health & Human Development6/7/2019

Full Bill Text

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