IL SB2605

Exempts pregnant women, persons with mental or developmental disabilities, aged/blind/disabled persons, persons treated at dental schools, and patients at public health clinics or federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) from the adult dental emergency-only coverage limitation.

Deletes language requiring the Department to recognize specific conditions as emergencies for dental services, including procedures needed for medical clearance, diabetic nutrition, cancer treatment, and prenatal care.

Establishes limits on ALL KIDS school-based dental program requiring providers to deliver follow-up care to children with oral health scores of 2 or 3 indicating need for restorative care or refer them to other dental providers; caps dental coverage for children at 2 cleanings and 2 fluoride treatments per year with prior approval required for additional services.

Adds dental school clinics to eligible applicants for dental clinic grant program and specifies that grant funds may support dental services provided as part of the educational process at State dental schools.

Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.