SB347

Senate Bill 347 mandates that the Arkansas Medicaid Program increase reimbursement rates for specific dental services, including oral and maxillofacial surgery, pediatric dental care, and dental services for adults with special needs. Starting September 1, 2025, these reimbursement rates must be adjusted to equal sixty percent of the fiftieth percentile of national fees as defined by the National Dental Advisory Service Comprehensive Fee Report, with adjustments for the state of Arkansas. Additionally, the bill doubles the annual reimbursement cap for dental services provided to adults with special needs from five hundred dollars to one thousand dollars. The Department of Human Services is directed to seek any necessary federal waivers or state plan amendments to implement these changes. The primary goal of the legislation is to standardize and improve provider compensation for specific dental procedures and expand coverage limits for a vulnerable population.