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ID H0465

Bill

Status

Passed

3/20/2018

Primary Sponsor

Health and Welfare Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

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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