The bill mandates the Arkansas Medicaid Program to enhance reimbursement rates for specific dental services and establish an annual reimbursement cap for adult dental services. It introduces a new section to the Arkansas Code, specifically 20-77-154, which outlines that the reimbursement rates for oral and maxillofacial surgeons, pediatric dental services, and dental services for adults with special needs will be increased to sixty percent of the fiftieth percentile for national fees, as determined by the National Dental Advisory Service Comprehensive Fee Report.

Additionally, starting September 1, 2025, the annual reimbursement cap for dental services for adults with special needs will be raised from $500 to $1,000. The Department of Human Services is also tasked with applying for any necessary federal waivers or amendments to implement these changes effectively.