Cal. Welf. and Inst. Code § 14132.22

Current through the 2023 Legislative Session.

Section 14132.22 - Dental restoration materials

(a) For purposes of this section, dental restorative materials are limited to composite resin, glass ionomer cement, resin ionomer cement, and amalgam, as described on the Dental Board of California's dental materials factsheet.

(b) A provider of services that includes the provision of dental restorative materials to a beneficiary under this chapter may recommend, after consultation with the beneficiary, a dental restorative material other than the covered benefit of amalgam.

(c) A provider may claim and receive the reimbursement rate for an amalgam restoration when using a different dental restorative material.

Ca. Welf. and Inst. Code § 14132.22

Amended by Stats 2004 ch 183 (AB 3082),s 386, eff. 1/1/2005

Added by Stats 2003 ch 747 (AB 999),s 2, eff. 1/1/2004.

Amended by Stats 2000 ch 93 (AB 2877), s 91, eff. 7/6/2000.

Previously EFFECTIVE 7/22/1999. Amended July 22, 1999 (Bill Number: AB 1107) (Chapter 146).