Illinois legislators are considering two bills that would increase payments for dentists who treat children under Medicaid, My Journal Courier reported Jan. 14.
Five notes:
1. The bills aim to improve access to dental care for child Medicaid recipients.
2. House Bill 4393 would increase reimbursement rates by 33% for several services, including comprehensive oral exams, periodic oral exams, problem-focused exams, behavior management codes, sealants, resin-based composites-posterior teeth, and extractions.
3. House Bill 4392 would increase the reimbursement rates for all services provided to children by 50%.
4. Both bills would go into effect Jan. 1, 2027, if passed.
5. The bills were filed by Democratic Rep. Joyce Mason.
