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This bill aims to improve oral health outcomes for children in Connecticut through three key provisions. First, it seeks to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for preventive dental services such as dental sealants and fluoride varnish treatments, which are important procedures that help protect children's teeth from decay. Second, the bill proposes to expand the Access for Baby Care Program to include older children, extending dental care support beyond the current age range. Finally, the legislation would provide dental benefits under the state medical assistance program to all Connecticut residents who are income eligible up to age twenty-one, regardless of their immigration status. This comprehensive approach aims to reduce barriers to oral healthcare and ensure that more children can receive necessary preventive and treatment services, ultimately promoting better long-term dental health for the state's youth.

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