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Dental Medicaid Fee Increase bill passes House, awaits Governor’s approval

SB347 for Dental Medicaid Fee Increase passed the House of Representatives on Wednesday, April 16, by an overwhelming vote of 82-6!

The bill will increase fees to 60% of the 50th percentile of fees as published in the National Dental Advisory Service comprehensive fee report. If signed by the Governor, the increases will take effect on September 1. This legislation marks the first increase in dental Medicaid fees in 18 years.

Hats off to Rep. Julie Mayberry (R-Hensley) and Sen. Clint Penzo (R-Springdale) for shepherding this bill through the legislature!

The bill has been delivered to the Governor for final approval and signature. ASDA will update members on new information as it becomes available.

For more details on the bill and its journey through the legislature, click here.

Billy Tarpley

About Billy Tarpley

Serve as chief lobbyist for the dental association, which was established in 1887. Oversee all legal and regulatory matters, as well as publications, continuing dental education, conference planning and governance activities. Between 2005 and 2009, spent 4 years as Director of Development at Henderson State University (alma mater), but returned to the association in 2009.