Bill > S03942

This bill requires approved organizations and managed care providers in the Medicaid managed care, Child Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Family Health Plus Program to spend at least 80% of state funds received for dental services directly on dental services provided by licensed dentists. If these organizations spend less than 80% on actual dental services, they must return the difference to the department. Additionally, no more than 20% of the funds can be spent on administrative services instead of patient dental care. The department will provide these organizations with a certification letter each year detailing the amount of state funds received for dental services. The bill will take effect on the first day of January following its passage, with specific provisions related to the social services law being subject to existing repeal mechanisms. The primary goal of this legislation is to ensure that the majority of state-allocated dental health funds are used for direct patient dental care rather than administrative overhead.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3942