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AR SB347

Bill

Status

Passed

4/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Clint Penzo

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Origin

Senate

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Arkansas Medicaid must increase reimbursement rates for oral and maxillofacial surgeons' dental services (including anesthesia), pediatric dental services (including anesthesia), and dental services for adults with special needs

  • Reimbursement rates must be set at 60% of the 50th percentile for national fees as determined by the National Dental Advisory Service Comprehensive Fee Report, adjusted for Arkansas

  • Annual reimbursement cap for dental services for adults with special needs increases from $500 to $1,000

  • All changes take effect September 1, 2025

  • Department of Human Services must apply for any federal waivers or Medicaid state plan amendments necessary to implement these requirements

Legislative Description

To Require The Arkansas Medicaid Program To Increase Reimbursement Rates For Certain Dental Services And To Set An Annual Reimbursement Cap For Adult Dental Services.

Last Action

Notification that SB347 is now Act 1025

4/23/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare and Labor4/14/2025
Public Health, Welfare And Labor4/14/2025
Public Health, Welfare and Labor4/7/2025
Public Health, Welfare And Labor2/27/2025

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