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IA HF739

IA HF739
A bill for an act relating to reimbursement rates under the Medicaid dental wellness plan for adults.


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Introduced
03/05/2025
In Committee
03/05/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

91st General Assembly

Bill Summary

This bill relates to dental services provided to adults under the Medicaid dental wellness plan. The bill requires the department of health and human services to require any Medicaid dental plan contractor for the Medicaid dental wellness plan for adults to align reimbursement rates for dental providers with the reimbursement rates for dental providers under the healthy and well kids in Iowa (Hawki) program to maximize dental provider participation in and member access to dental services.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services to mandate that Medicaid dental plan contractors align their reimbursement rates for dental providers with the rates used in the Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa (Hawki) program. The goal of this alignment is to increase dental provider participation and improve access to dental services for adult Medicaid members under the Medicaid dental wellness plan. By matching the reimbursement rates between the Medicaid dental wellness plan for adults and the Hawki program, the bill aims to make it more financially attractive for dental providers to serve Medicaid patients, potentially addressing potential gaps in dental care access for adults enrolled in Medicaid.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Health and Human Services. H.J. 511. (on 03/05/2025)

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