AN ACT CONCERNING CHILDRENS' ORAL HEALTH.

HB 6082 would improve children's oral health in Connecticut by increasing Medicaid reimbursement rates for preventive dental services like sealants and fluoride treatments. It expands the Access for Baby Care Program to cover older children and adds dental benefits under the state medical assistance program for all income-eligible residents up to age 21, regardless of immigration status. The bill directly affects children and families eligible for Medicaid or state medical assistance, particularly those aged 0-21. Key changes include higher payments for dental providers, broader program eligibility, and removal of immigration status barriers to dental coverage.