AN ACT CONCERNING INCREASING MEDICAID PAYMENT RATES FOR DENTAL CARE.

HB 5581 increases Medicaid reimbursement rates for dental services under Connecticut law. This directly affects Medicaid recipients by improving access to dental care and dental providers by raising the payment they receive for services. The bill’s key provision amends statutes to ensure higher compensation rates, aiming to expand the pool of participating dental providers. This policy change addresses current access challenges by making dental care more financially viable for providers serving Medicaid patients.