The bill mandates that the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services require Medicaid dental plan contractors to align their reimbursement rates for dental providers with those established under the Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa (Hawki) program. This alignment aims to enhance participation from dental providers and improve access to dental services for Medicaid members enrolled in the Medicaid dental wellness plan.

By ensuring that reimbursement rates are consistent between the two programs, the bill seeks to create a more effective and accessible dental care system for Medicaid recipients. This legislative change is intended to address potential barriers to dental care access and encourage more providers to participate in the Medicaid dental wellness plan.