Medicaid Dental Rate Changes in 2026
6 states have changed their published Medicaid dental fee schedules since tracking began in June 2026, across 1,799 detected code-level changes. Every state’s published schedule is re-checked on rolling 30-day clocks, most recently on Oct 2, 2026.
| State | Last change detected | Increases | Decreases | New codes | Removed | Biggest move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | Sep 18, 2026 | 213 | 32 | Routine Dental Exam $30.42 to $30.59 (+0.6%) | ||
| Arkansas | Aug 15, 2026 | 4 | Additions and removals only | |||
| Pennsylvania | Aug 15, 2026 | 6 | 1 | Additions and removals only | ||
| Wyoming | Aug 8, 2026 | 1 | 3 | Routine Dental Exam $42.66 to $50.00 (+17.2%) | ||
| New Jersey | Aug 1, 2026 | 1096 | In-office blood sugar (HbA1c) test $7.26 to $7.99 (+10.1%) | |||
| Colorado | Jul 18, 2026 | 407 | 5 | 31 | Routine Dental Exam $32.41 to $31.76 (-2.0%) |
Open a state for its full change list, current schedule, and a one-field signup that emails you the next change. States not listed have published no detected change since tracking began in June 2026.
Rate change FAQ
How are these fee-schedule changes detected?
We keep a snapshot of every state's published Medicaid dental fee schedule and compare it against the newly published version each time a state's schedule is re-checked, on rolling 30-day clocks. A changed amount records a rate increase or decrease, and codes that appear or disappear record new or removed codes. Tracking began in June 2026, so earlier changes are not in the series.
Why is my state not listed?
A state appears once our tracker detects a change in its published schedule. A state that is absent has published no detected change since tracking began in June 2026. That does not mean its rates never change; many states revise annually or quarterly, and those revisions will appear here when they land.
Can I get alerted when my state changes its rates?
Yes. Every state page with detected changes has a one-field email signup, and each alert email carries an unsubscribe link. Open your state from the table and look under its recent rate changes.