California AB1717 increases Medi-Cal reimbursement rates for dental services provided in patients' homes or extended care facilities.

California AB1717 amends the Welfare and Institutions Code to increase Medi-Cal reimbursement rates for dental services provided in patients' homes or extended care facilities. The bill mandates that the reimbursement base rate be adjusted to a minimum of $120 per patient per date of service and readjusted every two years to account for inflation and provider costs. The Department of Health Care Services must report to the Legislature every two years on the impact of these rate adjustments on access, utilization, and emergency department visits for dental conditions.

California AB1717 increases Medi-Cal reimbursement rates for dental services provided in patients' homes or extended care facilities.

California AB1717 amends the Welfare and Institutions Code to increase Medi-Cal reimbursement rates for dental services provided in patients' homes or extended care facilities. The bill mandates that the reimbursement base rate be adjusted to a minimum of $120 per patient per date of service and readjusted every two years to account for inflation and provider costs. The Department of Health Care Services must report to the Legislature every two years on the impact of these rate adjustments on access, utilization, and emergency department visits for dental conditions.