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WI SB1105
Bill
Status
3/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
LaTonya Johnson
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AI Summary
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Expands Medical Assistance coverage for basic dental services to include services provided by dental therapists in addition to dentists
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Defines "dental therapist" as an individual licensed under Wisconsin statute s. 447.04 (1m) to engage in limited practice of dentistry
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Requires the Department of Health Services to ensure pregnant Medical Assistance recipients can see a dentist or dental therapist within 30 days of referral
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Applies the 30-day appointment guarantee both to recipients who are pregnant at the time of referral and those who become pregnant while waiting for an appointment
Legislative Description
Dental services for pregnant persons under the Medical Assistance program. (FE)
Last Action
Read first time and referred to Committee on Insurance, Housing, Rural Issues and Forestry
3/12/2026