HF 707

as introduced - 85th Legislature (2007 - 2008) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to human services; requiring the commissioner of human services to
study dental access for persons with disabilities.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin DENTAL ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
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new text begin The commissioner of human services shall study access to dental services for
persons with disabilities, and shall present recommendations for improving access to
dental services to the legislature by January 15, 2008. The study must examine physical
and geographic access, the willingness of dentists to serve persons with disabilities
enrolled in state health care programs, reimbursement rates for dental service providers,
and other factors identified by the commissioner.
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