HB222

Requires Medicaid to cover dental procedures for certain Medicaid enrollees (EN +$784,370 GF EX See Note)

Complete·6/2/26

Louisiana HB222 requires Medicaid to cover dental procedures for Medicaid enrollees when medically necessary for clearance to receive another.

Louisiana HB222 mandates that the Medicaid program cover dental procedures for Medicaid enrollees if the procedures are medically necessary to clear the patient for another Medicaid-covered medical procedure. The Louisiana Department of Health must submit necessary state plan amendments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, promulgate relevant rules and regulations, and take any additional actions required to implement these provisions.

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  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

94 Yea

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0 Nay

11 Absent

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Calendar

May 18

10:00 AM

Senate Committee on Finance

May 6

10:00 AM

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

History

Jun 2

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 629.

Jun 2

House

Effective date: 08/01/2026.

Jun 1

Senate

Signed by the President of the Senate.