AN ACT CONCERNING HUSKY HEALTH PROGRAM PAYMENT PARITY FOR SAFETY NET HUSKY DENTAL PROVIDERS.

HB 6103 requires equal reimbursement rates for dental services provided by specific nonprofit dental clinics serving Medicaid patients through Connecticut's HUSKY Health program. It directly affects safety net dental providers who are licensed, nonprofit, not affiliated with hospitals or federally qualified health centers, and serve at least 40% Medicaid beneficiaries. The bill amends state law to establish payment parity between these clinics and federally qualified health centers for dental and dental hygiene services. This change ensures qualifying dental providers receive the same payment rates as other HUSKY Health contractors for covered services. The bill aims to address current payment disparities without altering Medicaid eligibility or coverage.