Interim study to examine the barriers to access to dental services for Nebraskans

Legislative Resolution 221 proposes an interim study to examine barriers to dental care access for Nebraska residents, particularly focusing on Medicaid-eligible individuals. The study will investigate key areas including affordable dental care options, workforce shortages in underserved areas, sustainable Medicaid dental programs, reducing emergency room visits for dental issues, and improving public health dental infrastructure. The Health and Human Services Committee will lead this study, consulting with stakeholders like dental schools, health agencies, and the Nebraska Dental Association, and will report findings and recommendations to the Legislature after completion. This resolution does not create new law but aims to identify solutions through research.