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NC H60
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brian Biggs
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AI Summary
- Increases Medicaid dental reimbursement rates from 35% to 46% of average dentist charges (based on 2023 rates) to align with surrounding states
- Appropriates $52 million in recurring state funds for each year of the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium to the Division of Health Benefits
- Leverages state funds to draw down $95 million in recurring federal matching funds annually for the same period
- Rate increases take effect as soon as practicable after July 1, 2025
- Aims to increase dental provider participation in Medicaid, which has declined over 15 years due to stagnant reimbursement rates
Legislative Description
Modernize Medicaid Dental Rates
Appropriations
Last Action
Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
2/6/2025
Committee Referrals
Appropriations2/6/2025
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