AN ACT EXPANDING PREVENTIVE ORAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR ADULT MEDICAID BENEFICIARIES.

HB 6081 expands Medicaid-covered dental services for adult beneficiaries by removing annual caps on preventive care like cleanings and exams. It adds coverage for gum disease treatment (periodontal care) and a second annual cleaning, while increasing reimbursement rates for dentists who accept Medicaid patients. This directly affects adult Medicaid recipients in need of routine oral care and dental providers who serve them. The bill aims to improve access to preventive dental services by eliminating financial barriers for beneficiaries and incentivizing provider participation through higher payments.