HB583

In public assistance, further providing for reimbursement for certain medical assistance items and services; and abrogating regulations.

Chamber Passed·6/24/25

Pennsylvania HB583 amends the Human Services Code to establish benefit packages for pharmacy and dental services for medical assistance recipients.

Pennsylvania HB583 amends the Human Services Code to mandate the establishment of benefit packages for pharmacy and dental services for medical assistance recipients aged twenty-one and older. The bill requires the department to revise the dental benefit package by publishing a notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. The benefit package must include all dental services provided before certain changes in 2011 and may include additional services. The bill also abrogates regulations inconsistent with its provisions and specifies the effective date of its provisions.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 154–49 · Jun 24, 2025
Current
Health & Human Services Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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13
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

22 Yea

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15 Nay

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Calendar

Jun 3, 2025

9:30 AM

Health (h) Hearing

History

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

Referred to Health & Human Services

Jun 24, 2025

House

Re-reported as committed

Jun 24, 2025

House

Third consideration and final passage (154-49)