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HI HB843
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/25/2017
Primary Sponsor
Cedric Gates
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AI Summary
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Appropriates unspecified funds to the Department of Human Services for fiscal years 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 to restore basic adult dental benefits to Medicaid enrollees.
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Requires the Department of Human Services to obtain the maximum available federal matching funds for the appropriation.
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Finds that poor oral health is linked to respiratory disease, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cardiac issues, and premature births, and that unaddressed dental needs affect employment.
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Effective date listed as July 1, 2075 (appears to be a drafting error in the original bill text).
Legislative Description
Relating To Dental Health.
Appropriation ($)
Last Action
Re-referred to HHS, FIN, referral sheet 2
1/17/2018
Committee Referrals
Health & Human Services1/17/2018
Finance2/17/2017
Human Services1/27/2017
Full Bill Text
No bill text available