Section 1149.22. Scope of benefits for the medically needy

Medically needy adult recipients are eligible for medically necessary dental services only when provided in an inpatient, ambulatory surgical center, or short procedure unit setting, and subject to the conditions and limitations established in this chapter and Chapters 1101 and 1150 (relating to general provisions; and MA Program payment policies) and the MA Program fee schedule. Medically needy recipients under 21 years of age are eligible for all medically necessary dental services.

The provisions of this § 1149.22 adopted January 25, 1985, effective January 15, 1985, 15 Pa.B. 255; amended September 30, 1988, effective October 1, 1988, 18 Pa.B. 4418; amended August 26, 2005, effective August 29, 2005, 35 Pa.B. 4811. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (276149) to (276150).

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The provisions of this § 1149.22 amended under sections 201(2), 403(b), 443.1, 443.3, 443.6, 448 and 454 of the Public Welfare Code (62 P. S. § § 201(2), 403(b), 443.1, 443.3, 443.6, 448 and 454).