HR 1422 118th Congress House Health

SMILED Act

Introduced: October 12, 2023 Introduced by: Simpson, Michael K. Republican · Idaho See on congress.gov

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Became law

Mar 17, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Mar 7, 2023

Introduced in House

Mar 7, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Strengthening Medicaid Incentives for Licensees Enrolled in Dental Act or the SMILED Act

This bill requires state Medicaid programs to implement certain measures to improve the participation of dentists and the processing of related claims under Medicaid.

Specifically, states must assure the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services that they will address dentist participation by improving eligibility verification and simplifying participation requirements and claims administration. States must also (1) use an electronic, integrated data collection system to credential participating dentists within 90 days of application receipt; and (2) develop procedures for conducting audits that are consistent with practice standards and that allow for improper claims to be rectified through claims adjustments.

What's happening now March 17, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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