Single dental administrator for the medical assistance program implementation delay
This bill delays the implementation of a single dental administrator for Minnesota's medical assistance program from 2028 to 2030. It directly affects the state Department of Health and recipients of medical assistance or MinnesotaCare by postponing the start date for a new administrator who would manage provider contracting, claims processing, and quality oversight. The legislation also updates the timeline for annual dental utilization reports submitted to the legislature, extending the reporting period through March 15, 2028. These changes ensure that the state continues to monitor dental service usage while waiting for the future establishment of the centralized administrator.
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in committee
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Introduction
Apr 2026
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Governor
Introduced Apr 27, 2026
Last action Apr 27, 2026
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Apr 27, 2026
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Referred to Health and Human Services
upper
Apr 27, 2026
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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Paul Utke
RRepublican
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