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Language Update for CSHCN Orthodontic Dental Services Effective April 1, 2026
Texas Medicaid·TX · Dentistry·General
Effective date
Apr 1, 2026
We identified it
Jan 31, 2026
Summary
Starting April 1, 2026, Texas Medicaid's CSHCN Services Program will require orthodontic services to include in-person examinations and diagnostic imaging review by licensed dentists, along with compliance to record retention and patient counseling standards. This aligns with new Texas legislative requirements under House Bill 4070.
Action Required
By April 1, 2026: Dental providers serving CSHCN patients must ensure all orthodontic services include in-person examinations and diagnostic imaging review by licensed dentists. Update documentation protocols to comply with mandated record retention and patient counseling standards. Contact TMHP-CSHCN at 800-568-2413 for specific compliance requirements.