The bill amends section 50-24.1-45 of the North Dakota Century Code to expand medical assistance coverage to include several specific services. These services now encompass family adaptive behavioral treatment and guidance, dental screening and assessments, dental case management for special populations, asynchronous teledentistry, and medically necessary dental services. The previous numbering of these services has been updated, and the language has been revised to clarify the inclusion of these services under medical assistance.

Additionally, the bill specifies that the newly included services do not apply to Medicaid expansion for children and adults. It also mandates that the department process claims through the existing dentistry claims system and Medicaid management information system, ensuring a streamlined approach to handling these claims. Overall, the bill aims to enhance access to essential dental and behavioral health services for eligible individuals.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 50-24.1-45
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Senator Lee: 50-24.1-45
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 50-24.1-45