Expands Medicaid coverage to include dental implants, prosthetic appliances, crowns, and root canals if authorized by a qualified dentist.

This bill amends the social services law to include dental implants, replacement dental prosthetic appliances, crowns, and root canals as medically necessary dental care and services for coverage under the Medicaid program. These procedures must be authorized by a qualified dentist to qualify for coverage. The changes will take effect 90 days after the bill becomes law.

Expands Medicaid coverage to include dental implants, prosthetic appliances, crowns, and root canals if authorized by a qualified dentist.

This bill amends the social services law to include dental implants, replacement dental prosthetic appliances, crowns, and root canals as medically necessary dental care and services for coverage under the Medicaid program. These procedures must be authorized by a qualified dentist to qualify for coverage. The changes will take effect 90 days after the bill becomes law.