An Act relative to providing dental care to senior citizens

This bill expands dental coverage for Massachusetts residents aged 65 and older who receive state-funded medical assistance. It requires the Division of Medical Assistance to cover specific dental treatments, including dentures, restorative work, root canals, and gum disease treatment, for this senior population. Additionally, the legislation ensures that seniors enrolled in the Essential program receive dental benefits equivalent to those provided to Basic program enrollees as of 2002. The changes apply only to individuals already eligible for MassHealth and do not affect private insurance or other payment methods.