WA HB2314

Department of Social and Health Services must establish a pilot program allowing clients with developmental disabilities living in community settings to access dental services at residential habilitation centers

Eligibility requires high behavior or medical acuity levels, documented history requiring general anesthesia or deep sedation for treatment, or case manager certification that community dental care is unavailable

Dental visits may include short-term admissions of no more than 24 hours, with participants able to use available respite hours if authorized under their waiver

Residential habilitation center dental clinics must be enrolled as Medicaid fee-for-service providers, with federal matching funds deposited into the state general fund

Pilot concludes July 1, 2028, with a required legislative report by October 1, 2028 detailing outcomes, successes, obstacles, and ongoing need; the section expires July 1, 2029