California AB350 expands Medi-Cal coverage to include fluoride varnish applications by nonlicensed staff in various settings.

California AB350 amends Medi-Cal coverage to allow the application of fluoride varnish by nonlicensed staff, including community health workers, under supervision. Fluoride varnish, a preventive treatment for tooth decay, can now be applied in medical and school settings. This change aims to improve access, particularly for children not receiving regular dental care, and to enhance oral health outcomes. The bill also mandates that health insurance policies cover fluoride varnish without cost-sharing.

California AB350 expands Medi-Cal coverage to include fluoride varnish applications by nonlicensed staff in various settings.

California AB350 amends Medi-Cal coverage to allow the application of fluoride varnish by nonlicensed staff, including community health workers, under supervision. Fluoride varnish, a preventive treatment for tooth decay, can now be applied in medical and school settings. This change aims to improve access, particularly for children not receiving regular dental care, and to enhance oral health outcomes. The bill also mandates that health insurance policies cover fluoride varnish without cost-sharing.