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SMILED Act

USA118th CongressHR-1422| House 
| Updated: 3/17/2023
Michael K. Simpson

Michael K. Simpson

Republican Representative

Idaho

Cosponsors (4)
Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Mar 7, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 7, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 17, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • March 7, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • March 7, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 17, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

SMILED Act

USA118th CongressHR-1422| House 
| Updated: 3/17/2023
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.
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Timeline
Mar 7, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 7, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 17, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • March 7, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • March 7, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 17, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Michael K. Simpson

Michael K. Simpson

Republican Representative

Idaho

Cosponsors (4)
Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted