Minnesota SF274 modifies dental service coverage to include pediatric zirconia crowns.

Minnesota SF274 amends dental service coverage to include pediatric zirconia crowns for children. The bill modifies the state's medical assistance program to cover these crowns as part of medically necessary dental services. Additionally, it prohibits managed care and county-based purchasing plans from requiring prior authorization for certain dental services, including prophylaxis, behavioral management, and sedation. The commissioner is also barred from requiring prior authorization for these services.

Minnesota SF274 modifies dental service coverage to include pediatric zirconia crowns.

Minnesota SF274 amends dental service coverage to include pediatric zirconia crowns for children. The bill modifies the state's medical assistance program to cover these crowns as part of medically necessary dental services. Additionally, it prohibits managed care and county-based purchasing plans from requiring prior authorization for certain dental services, including prophylaxis, behavioral management, and sedation. The commissioner is also barred from requiring prior authorization for these services.