Bill
AB 1717
AB 1717 establishes or adjusts Medi-Cal dental reimbursement rates for providers serving patients in long-term care facilities to improve dental access for vulnerable residents.
AB 1717 would establish or modify Medi-Cal dental reimbursement rates for dentists providing services to patients in house-based and extended care facilities (such as nursing homes and assisted living facilities). The bill appears designed to address dental access and care delivery for vulnerable populations in long-term care settings.
Residents in extended care facilities often have limited mobility and rely on in-facility dental services, making reimbursement rates critical to provider participation. Inadequate rates can discourage dentists from serving these populations, potentially leaving thousands of Medi-Cal beneficiaries without necessary dental care. This affects vulnerable elderly and disabled populations who depend on these facilities.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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