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orthodontic treatment will be reduced by the amount reimbursed for limited or interceptive orthodontic treatment. (c) If a recipient's eligibility ends or if the recipient reaches the maximum age for the service before the conclusion of treatment, payment for remaining services is the responsibility of the recipient, or the parent or guardian if the recipient is a minor. (d) The orthodontist may terminate treatment under (a) of this section before completion if the recipient is uncooperative or noncompliant, or if the recipient is no longer eligible for Medicaid. Upon early termination of treatment, the orthodontist shall
(1) report early termination of treatment to the department not later than 30 days after termination of treatment; and
(2) remove the brackets and, if needed, replace with orthodontic retention. (e) Except for orthodontic treatment of cleft palate, the department will not pay for services under (a) of this section if the recipient has a history of caries during the six months before treatment or if the recipient demonstrates oral hygiene inadequate to successfully complete orthodontic services. (f) Except for orthodontic treatment of cleft palate, the department will not pay for orthodontic treatment under (a)(3) of this section more than one time during the recipient's lifetime (Eff. 12/1/2010, Register 196; am 5/1/2016, Register 218; am 12/1/2022, Register 244) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 47.05.010 AS 47.07.030 AS 47.07.040 7 AAC 110.155. Dentist-administered anesthesia and sedation. (a) The department will pay for nitrous oxide sedation, intramuscular sedation, or nonintravenous conscious sedation required for dental services covered under 7 AAC 110.145 - 7 AAC 110.155 if the dental services provider justifies, in writing, that local anesthesia is inadequate to control pain. (b) The department will pay for general anesthesia or intravenous sedation required for dental services covered under 7 AAC 110.145 - 7 AAC 110.155 if a provider obtains prior authorization from the department. A claim submitted to the department for payment of costs for general anesthesia must be accompanied by written medical justification for the service. Medical