INCREASE ORAL HEALTH CARE ACCESS IN NC.

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2025-2026 Session

Senate Bill 805 (Public) Filed Tuesday, April 21, 2026

AN ACT TO INCREASE THE MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT RATE FOR DENTAL SERVICES.

Intro. by Adcock, Burgin, Corbin.

Status: Re-ref Com On Appropriations/Base Budget (Senate action) (Apr 23 2026)

Bill History:

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 Senate: Filed
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 Senate: Passed 1st Reading
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 Senate: Withdrawn From Com
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 Senate: Re-ref Com On Appropriations/Base Budget

S 805

Bill Summaries:

Bill S 805 (2025-2026)

Summary date: Apr 21 2026 - View Summary

Includes whereas clauses.

Appropriates $80 million in recurring funds and associated receipts beginning in 2026-27 from the General Fund to the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Benefits (DHB), to increase the Medicaid rate paid for dental services.

Effective July 1, 2026.

Government, Budget/Appropriations, State Agencies, Department of Health and Human Services, Health and Human Services, Health, Health Insurance, Social Services, Public Assistance

APPROP

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