A communication from the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (see item 4000-0700 of Section 2 of Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024) submitting a report on MassHealth Dental Coverage

This is a procedural report submission (HD 4869), not a bill with policy changes. It delivers the required report to the legislature from the Executive Office of Health and Human Services about MassHealth dental coverage, as mandated by Line Item 4000-0700 of the FY2025 budget. The report details how MassHealth adult dental coverage now matches 2010 comprehensiveness after phased restorations (e.g., crowns restored in 2021), includes utilization and cost data for FY2024-2025 ($608M in FY2024, projected $618M in FY2025), and outlines initiatives like sealant programs and ER diversion efforts to improve oral health and reduce costs. The report confirms MassHealth dental coverage meets the statutory requirement of matching 2010 coverage levels.