The proposed bill aims to amend the Arkansas Medicaid Program to ensure reimbursement for dental and anesthesia costs associated with high complexity oral health care. It introduces a new section, 20-77-154, which defines "high complexity oral health care" as dental care complicated by factors such as craniofacial conditions, intellectual or developmental disabilities, or complex medical conditions. The bill specifies that healthcare providers, including oral maxillofacial surgeons, dentists, dental specialists, and anesthesia providers, will be eligible for reimbursement.

Under the new provisions, the Arkansas Medicaid Program will reimburse accredited dental schools for the costs incurred in providing high complexity oral health care to individuals aged twelve and older. The reimbursement rate is set at 101% of the actual costs incurred by the healthcare providers. Additionally, the Department of Human Services is tasked with applying for any necessary federal waivers or amendments to implement these changes effectively.