Maryland legislature approves adult dental benefits under Medicaid

The Maryland legislature has approved a bill to add comprehensive dental benefits for adults under Medicaid, ABC affiliate WMDT reported April 6. 

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SB150 would cover diagnostic, preventive, restorative and periodontal services for adults at or below 133 percent of the federal poverty level. Previously, the state’s Medicaid program only provided dental coverage for children in the foster system and certain pregnant women. 

The bill will now be sent to Gov. Larry Hogan for a final signature. Once signed, the bill would go into effect in January 2023. 

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