The California Dental Association expressed its opposition to two ballot measures on California’s November general election ballot, according to a Sept. 9 news release from the CDA.
Here are seven things to know:
- Proposition 44 institutes penalties on federally qualified health centers that do not spend at least 90% of their revenue on program services that advance their charitable purpose.
- There are more than 1,000 active FQHCs in California, with at least 70% providing onsite dental services.
- The nonprofit clinics are already subject to federal and state regulations that include mandatory spending requirements, public audits and reporting of clinic spending.
- According to the CDA, Proposition 44 would enact narrow and vague rules that would affect the ability of FQHCs to continue providing dental services.
- Proposition 40 creates a one-time tax on the assets of billionaires, which the CDA says could be “detrimental” to the Medi-Cal Dental budget.
- The measure does not provide specifics on how the funds would be spent and does not include assurances of any funding for Medi-Cal reimbursement rates.
- According to the CDA, the Medi-Cal Dental budget is already suffering from uncertainty and needs more long-term stability.
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