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HI SCR188
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
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Urges the Department of Human Services' Med-QUEST Division to advocate for increased Medicaid reimbursement rates to dentists.
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Requests proactive notification to dental service providers and Medicaid beneficiaries of new rate plans and covered services if reimbursement increases are approved.
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Notes the Executive Supplemental Budget for fiscal year 2023 allocated over $25,000,000 to Med-QUEST Division to expand services, including restoring full dental benefits for adults.
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Cites the Governor's proposed budget seeking $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2024 and $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2025 to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates up to 100 percent of Medicare reimbursement rates.
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Expanded Med-QUEST dental benefits include preventative services (cleanings, x-rays, exams) and basic restoration procedures (fillings, crowns).
Legislative Description
Urging The Department Of Human Services' Med-quest Division To Advocate That The State Increase Medicaid Reimbursements To Dentists And, Upon An Increase Approval, To Proactively Inform Both Dental Service Providers And Medicaid Beneficiaries Of New Rate Plans.
Department of Human Services
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Lowen, Nakashima excused (2).
4/17/2023