Modernizes Medicaid dental rates in North Carolina to increase provider participation and improve overall health.

The bill appropriates funds to increase Medicaid rates for dental services in North Carolina. It aims to raise reimbursement rates from 35% to 46% of average dentist charges in 2023, aligning with surrounding states. This change seeks to improve overall health, increase provider participation in Medicaid, and prevent future health conditions caused by untreated oral health issues. The rate increases will be implemented as soon as practicable after July 1, 2025.

Modernizes Medicaid dental rates in North Carolina to increase provider participation and improve overall health.

The bill appropriates funds to increase Medicaid rates for dental services in North Carolina. It aims to raise reimbursement rates from 35% to 46% of average dentist charges in 2023, aligning with surrounding states. This change seeks to improve overall health, increase provider participation in Medicaid, and prevent future health conditions caused by untreated oral health issues. The rate increases will be implemented as soon as practicable after July 1, 2025.