Center for People in Need

LB541

Exempt certain adult dental services from Medicaid limitations

Description:

 Provides for exempting dental services provided to adult recipients from limits on the amount, duration and scope of goods and services under Medicaid if the recipient (a) is pregnant, (b) has a dental condition which if untreated would (i) worsen an existing disease or medical condition or (ii) cause increased costs for treatment of an existing disease or medical condition, (c) has a dental condition which requires a specific sequence of treatment that cannot be provided over a length of time without violating basic dental standards of care, (d) experienced trauma to the mouth or teeth and without immediate dental treatment would suffer loss of front permanent teeth, or (e) is a first-time eligible recipient under Medicaid in Nebraska.  CARRYOVER TO 2010 LEGISLATIVE SESSION 

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Hearing Date & Room: Wed., Feb. 11, 2009, 1:30pm
Legislative Status: IPP (Killed) in Committee
Sponsor(s): Kathy Campbell (25)
Committee(s):
Amendments(s):
  • No amendments of concern
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Comment(s): N/A
Categories: Health/Healthcare, Medicaid