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House Resolution 1149
By: Representatives Benfield of the 67^th, Henson of the 65^th, Childers of the 13^th, Jackson of the 148^th, Porter of the 143^rd and others

A RESOLUTION

Urging that the Georgia Medicaid program should provide dental services for adult pregnant women; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Georgia currently limits dental treatment for adult Medicaid recipients, including pregnant women, to emergency extractions and there is not coverage for preventive, diagnostic, or treatment services; and

WHEREAS, gum disease can release bacteria into the bloodstream and researchers surmise that such bacteria presence may trigger premature labor in some women, leading to low birth weight babies; and

WHEREAS, neo_natal care for pre_term and low birth weight babies carries great societal and medical costs which could be ameliorated by the provision of Medicaid coverage for dental services for adult pregnant women.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body urges the completion of all actions necessary to provide Medicaid coverage for dental services for adult pregnant women.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House may distribute copies of this resolution to interested and affected parties as may be appropriate.