The bill amends section 50-24.1-45 of the North Dakota Century Code to expand medical assistance benefits by including new services related to behavioral health and dental care. Specifically, it introduces coverage for applied behavioral analysis, which aims to assess and treat common behavioral problems in individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of family adaptive behavioral treatment and guidance, dental screenings and assessments, dental case management for special populations, and asynchronous teledentistry to improve access to dental care.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies that the newly added services, particularly those related to dental care and applied behavioral analysis, do not apply to Medicaid expansion. This legislative change aims to enhance the support available for individuals with autism and improve overall health outcomes by integrating oral health into general health care settings.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 50-24.1-45
Adopted by the Senate Human Services Committee: 50-24.1-45
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 50-24.1-45