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

HF 337 requires Iowa's Medicaid dental wellness plan to align reimbursement rates for dental providers with those paid under the Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa (Hawki) program. This change aims to increase dental provider participation in Medicaid by ensuring they receive the same payment rates as in the Hawki program. The bill directly affects dental providers who serve Medicaid members and Medicaid beneficiaries seeking dental care. By matching reimbursement rates, the policy seeks to improve access to dental services for Medicaid enrollees without altering eligibility or coverage. The bill is currently under review in the Health and Human Services committee.