This 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. The goal of this alignment is to enhance participation from dental providers and improve access to dental services for adults enrolled in the Medicaid dental wellness plan.

By ensuring that reimbursement rates are consistent between these two programs, the bill aims to create a more effective and accessible dental care system for Medicaid members. This legislative change is intended to address the challenges faced by adults in accessing necessary dental services under the Medicaid dental wellness plan.