Legislative Update on MDCH Budget

Coalition members and staff continue to advocate for the reinstatement of Medicaid adult dental. Today, the Senate approved SB 1152 (Michigan Department of Community Health budget) which fully reinstates adult dental. The estimated cost would be $5.25 million General Fund, which
would bring in $14.3 million in federal match. We will continue our advocacy efforts.

In the past two weeks, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health held hearings on the budget. Board Chair Patti Ulrich and Janice Joseph, DDS testified on behalf of the Coalition. The Subcommittee’s next public hearing is scheduled April 19 (9 a.m.) at the State Capitol. If you are interested in testifying or
attending, please contact Karlene Ketola at 517.381.8000, Ext. 218.