This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to delay the implementation of a single dental administrator for the medical assistance program. Specifically, it changes the start date for the dental administrator's contract from January 1, 2028, to January 1, 2030, and extends the timeline for establishing recommended payment rates for dental providers from July 1, 2027, to July 1, 2029. Additionally, the bill modifies the reporting requirements for the commissioner regarding dental utilization, pushing the end date for annual reports from March 15, 2026, to March 15, 2028.

The bill outlines the responsibilities of the dental administrator, which include provider recruitment, claims processing, and monitoring access to dental services. It also mandates that recipients have a choice of dental providers and that the administrator must adhere to network adequacy requirements. Furthermore, the contract with the dental administrator must include performance benchmarks and accountability measures. Overall, the bill aims to ensure a structured approach to dental service administration while allowing for additional time to meet the necessary benchmarks and requirements.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 256B.0371