SB357 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Rusty Glover

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Medicaid, dental services, administration by Medicaid agency to continue, Sec. 22-6-161 am'd.

Summary

SB357 would keep Medicaid dental services under the Medicaid Agency instead of moving to a managed care system.

What This Bill Does

It amends the law to require dental services for Medicaid beneficiaries to continue being administered by the Medicaid Agency, not switch to a managed care model. It requires the Medicaid Agency to evaluate the existing dental care program with input from dental providers and report findings to the Legislature and Governor, and it keeps the current program in place until the evaluation is completed and reported. The act becomes effective immediately after the Governor signs it.

Who It Affects

• Medicaid beneficiaries who receive dental services (they continue to receive services under the Medicaid Agency's administration).
• Dental care providers (their input is considered in the program evaluation).
• Alabama Medicaid Agency (retains control of the dental program).

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 22-6-161 to require continued administration of Medicaid dental services by the Medicaid Agency (no shift to managed care).
• Requires an evaluation of the existing dental care program by the Medicaid Agency with input from dental care providers, and reporting of findings to the Legislature and Governor.
• Provides that the current Medicaid dental care programs shall continue until the end of the fiscal year when the evaluation is reported.
• Effective date: immediate upon passage and approval by the Governor.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Medicaid