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ID H0465
Bill
Status
Passed
3/20/2018
Primary Sponsor
Health and Welfare Committee
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AI Summary
- Amends Section 56-255, Idaho Code to revise Medicaid services available to participants across different eligibility categories
- Expands dental coverage for pregnant women and adult participants with disabilities or special health needs to include evidence-based practice and medical and surgical services furnished by dentists, aligning with federal Social Security Act requirements
- Maintains limited adult dental coverage for non-disabled adults to medically necessary oral surgery, palliative services, and associated diagnostic services
- Preserves children's access to comprehensive dental prevention, diagnosis and treatment services as defined in federal law
- Reorganizes and clarifies the structure of benefit categories for low-income children, working-age adults, persons with disabilities, and Medicare/Medicaid dual-eligible individuals
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding dental services.
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Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on March 20, 2018 Session Law Chapter 182 Effective: 07/01/2018
3/20/2018
Committee Referrals
Health and Welfare2/13/2018
Health and Welfare1/31/2018
Full Bill Text
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