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IL HB2554

IL HB2554
MEDICAID-DENTAL COMPREHENSIVE


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Introduced
02/04/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

104th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that on and after January 1, 2026, the rates paid for children's dental comprehensive oral exams, periodic oral exams, problem focused exams, behavior management codes, sealants, resin-based composites-posterior teeth, and extraction and surgical extraction codes shall be increased by 33% above the rates in effect on December 31, 2025. Effective January 1, 2026.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Illinois Public Aid Code to increase the rates for certain children's dental services by 33% starting on January 1, 2026. Specifically, the bill raises reimbursement rates for children's dental procedures including comprehensive oral exams, periodic oral exams, problem-focused exams, behavior management codes, sealants, resin-based composites for posterior teeth, and extraction and surgical extraction codes. The rate increase will be calculated based on the rates in effect on December 31, 2025, effectively providing a significant boost to dental service reimbursements for children's dental care under the state's Medicaid program. The bill aims to improve access and affordability of dental services for children by increasing the financial compensation for dental providers.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 03/21/2025)

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