SMILED Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T15:55:22Z

Explore the details of House Bill 1422 SMILED Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 3:55 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1422

The SMILED Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 1422, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The acronym "SMILED" stands for Supporting Military Families through Expanded Leave and Disability. The main goal of this bill is to provide additional support and benefits to military families, particularly in the areas of leave and disability.

One key provision of the SMILED Act is the expansion of leave benefits for military families. The bill proposes to increase the amount of leave time available to military families, allowing them to take more time off work to care for a family member who is serving in the military. This would help to alleviate some of the stress and burden that military families often face when a loved one is deployed.

Another important aspect of the SMILED Act is the enhancement of disability benefits for military families. The bill aims to improve the process for military families to access disability benefits, making it easier for them to receive the support they need. This would help to ensure that military families are able to receive the care and assistance they deserve, particularly in cases where a family member has been injured or disabled as a result of their military service. Overall, the SMILED Act is focused on providing additional support and benefits to military families, with a particular emphasis on leave and disability benefits. If passed, this legislation could have a significant impact on the lives of military families across the country, helping to ensure that they receive the support and assistance they need during challenging times.

Congressional Summary of HR 1422

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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Current Status of Bill HR 1422

Bill HR 1422 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 7, 2023. Bill HR 1422 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 7, 2023. Bill HR 1422's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of March 17, 2023