HB 400 -- Dental Carve-Out Act

Sponsor:  Yates

This bill establishes the Dental Carve-Out Act of 2005 and
requires the Division of Medical Services in the Department of
Social Services to maintain and implement a process for managing
dental benefits for public assistance recipients.  The division
must contract with a single-source, private entity to provide
dental program management services in coordination with the
division.  The division is allowed to place coverage limits on
dental services and must establish a statewide uniform dental
program administered by a single, private entity.  The division,
however, may not require a dentist to alter a patient's
previously authorized course of treatment unless warranted by the
patient's condition.

Missouri House of Representatives
93rd General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated August 25, 2005 at 1:19 pm