The SMILED Act, officially known as the Strengthening Medicaid Incentives for Licensees Enrolled in Dental Act, aims to enhance Medicaid programs by providing incentives to dental providers. The bill focuses on improving access to dental care for Medicaid beneficiaries by offering financial rewards to licensed dentists who participate in Medicaid. It seeks to address disparities in oral health care and increase provider participation in the Medicaid program. This legislation intends to promote better oral health outcomes for individuals relying on Medicaid services by encouraging more dentists to accept Medicaid patients.
2023-03-07: Introduced in House
2023-03-07: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2023-03-17: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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