Bill > HB06103

This bill aims to amend title 17b of the general statutes to establish payment parity for dental and dental hygiene services provided by specific safety net providers within the HUSKY Health program (Connecticut's Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program). The bill targets nonprofit dental providers who meet four specific criteria: (1) they are licensed dentists or dental hygienists in the state, (2) they are nonprofit organizations, (3) they are not affiliated with hospitals or federally qualified health centers, and (4) at least 40% of their clientele are Medicaid beneficiaries. The primary goal is to ensure that these safety net dental providers receive the same payment rates as federally qualified health centers for their services, which could help improve access to dental care for Medicaid-enrolled patients by supporting smaller, independent dental providers who serve a significant Medicaid population. By creating this payment parity, the bill seeks to support and sustain safety net dental providers who play a crucial role in serving low-income communities.

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