The guidance is not a requirement, and states are responsible for determining medical necessity criteria and making coverage decisions.

The proposed standard is available for review and comment by Aug. 21.

The ADA is supporting the Senate HELP Committee's advancement of legislation to reauthorize federal health professions workforce programs.

Legislation to reauthorize the Action for Dental Health Act advanced in the House on July 20 and was introduced in the Senate on July 23.

The ADA is supporting legislation that would make dental and oral health services a required benefit for adults enrolled in Medicaid.