The bill amends section 50-24.1-45 of the North Dakota Century Code to expand medical assistance benefits by including coverage for applied behavioral analysis (ABA) services. Specifically, it mandates that medical assistance must cover family adaptive behavioral treatment and guidance, dental screenings and assessments, dental case management for special populations, asynchronous teledentistry, and ABA services aimed at assessing and treating behavioral problems in individuals with autism spectrum disorder.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that the services listed, which include dental screenings, case management, teledentistry, and ABA, do not apply to Medicaid expansion. This amendment aims to enhance the support available for individuals with autism and improve access to dental care for vulnerable populations.

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