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Subcommittee sends due‑pass on bill to expand Medicaid dental coverage at FQHCs
Summary
The subcommittee gave a due‑pass recommendation for legislation to expand Medicaid dental services at federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) under Medicaid expansion; sponsors and witnesses said expansion could increase access where providers participate but members noted workforce shortages may limit service availability.
Senators voted to advance legislation that would extend Medicaid dental coverage under Medicaid expansion to services provided by federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) and related providers.
Sponsor testimony in favor said the measure fills access gaps for patients who use FQHCs and…
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