Bill > HF2690

This bill modifies medical assistance dental provisions by establishing a contingent contract with a dental administrator if managed care and county-based purchasing plans fail to meet certain performance benchmarks for dental care coverage. The dental administrator would be responsible for managing dental services for medical assistance and MinnesotaCare recipients, including tasks like provider recruitment, claims processing, and monitoring service access. The bill requires that the dental administrator pay providers rates at least equal to the average rates paid by managed care plans in 2024, and mandates that recipients must be able to choose their dental provider. A key performance requirement is that by 2029, at least 55% of continuously enrolled recipients must receive a dental visit annually, or the contract will be terminated. Additionally, the bill modifies the Health Services Advisory Council's dental subcouncil by removing health plan company representatives and adding a focus on improving dental service availability and access for medical assistance and MinnesotaCare recipients. The bill also directs the commissioner of human services to ensure that capitation rates paid to managed care organizations include funds for dental provider payments. These changes aim to improve dental care access and quality for low-income individuals in Minnesota.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2690&ssn=0&y=2025