ND HB1567

Legislative management must study unmet dental and oral health care needs of low-income children, Native American children, and individuals with disabilities during the 2025-26 interim

Study requires review of Medicaid dental reimbursement rates compared to other states and private payers, barriers to dentist enrollment in Medicaid, and access to complex dental services requiring anesthesia

Workforce development components include evaluating a potential new dental school in North Dakota, expanding dental residencies, and supporting on-the-job training programs for dental assistants

Study must examine telehealth solutions for rural and tribal communities, state-tribal health organization partnerships, and loan forgiveness programs to recruit dentists to underserved areas

Findings and recommendations with any required legislation must be reported to the 70th Legislative Assembly; passed House 87-3 and Senate 47-0