AB 1717: Medi-Cal dental reimbursement: house/extended care facility call.

This bill aims to increase Medi-Cal reimbursement for house/extended care facility calls to reflect the reasonable travel costs of delivering dental services in a patient's private residence or facility. The current maximum allowance is $20, which will be increased to a minimum of $120 per patient per date of service. The reimbursement rate will be adjusted every two years to account for inflation and provider cost data. The bill also requires the department to report on the impact of rate adjustments on access, utilization, and emergency department visits for dental conditions. The implementation of these provisions is contingent on an appropriation, federal approvals, and availability of federal financial participation.