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PA SB860

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/18/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jay Costa

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Human Services to establish a dental benefit package for Medical Assistance recipients age 21 and older, separate from pharmacy services

  • Dental coverage must restore all coverages that existed prior to benefit cuts announced on September 24, 2011 (41 Pa.B. 5133)

  • Prohibits removal of any existing dental coverage or imposition of benefit limitations on covered dental services

  • Department must publish the benefit package in the Pennsylvania Bulletin during fiscal year 2025-2026 and seek federal approval through a State plan amendment or waiver from CMS if needed

  • Takes effect immediately, with conflicting regulations abrogated upon federal approval

Legislative Description

In public assistance, further providing for reimbursement for certain medical assistance items and services.

Last Action

Referred to Health & Human Services

6/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Services6/18/2025

Full Bill Text

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