FL S1552

Establishes adult dental services as a mandatory Medicaid service (rather than optional) for recipients age 21 and older, covering preventive care, basic services (fillings, extractions), major services (root canals, crowns, dentures), and emergency care.

Prohibits Medicaid reimbursement for adult dental services provided in mobile dental units, with exceptions for units operated by county health departments, federally qualified health centers, state-approved dental educational institutions, or providing services at nursing facilities.

Requires Medicaid prepaid dental health plans to provide minimum coverage for the same comprehensive adult dental services for recipients age 21 and older.

Updates cross-references in sections 393.0661, 409.815, 409.908, and 409.968 to reflect the reclassification of dental services from optional to mandatory coverage.

Effective July 1, 2021.