The bill establishes a Medicaid dental pilot program specifically for persons with disabilities in Region B of Florida, as defined in the newly created section 409.9079 of the Florida Statutes. The program aims to provide enhanced dental services to Medicaid-eligible individuals who either receive Supplemental Security Income based on disability, are enrolled in a home and community-based services waiver program, or meet federal disability criteria. The pilot program will operate for three years and will include a range of dental services such as routine care, basic and major dental services, emergency care, and any additional services deemed necessary by the Agency for Health Care Administration.

The bill outlines eligibility criteria for participation, reimbursement requirements for dental service providers, and mandates that the program be delivered through at least two licensed dental managed care organizations. The agency is also required to collect data on access to care, service utilization, reimbursement expenditures, and oral health outcomes, with a report due by January 1, 2028, evaluating the program's effectiveness and potential for statewide expansion. The pilot program is set to expire on June 30, 2028, unless the Legislature decides to reenact it. The act is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2026.