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NC H60

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brian Biggs

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Session

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

Full Bill Text

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