Healthy Kids Dental Program for MDHHS

2026-11-03

The HKD program is a key component of Michigan ’ s comprehensive oral health plan . Specific goals include : Leveraging the HKD model to promote good oral health practices among the HKD population that result in : Increased utilization of preventive dental services Increased oral health education that emphasizes the importance of good oral health and practices ; Decreased dental anxiety . Promoting a patient - centered approach that recognizes the importance of dental care in overall health care and promoting professional integration and coordination of care across provider types . Increasing the number of dental providers participating in the HKD program . Increasing access to oral health care . Designing and implementing best practices for dental service delivery in dental care health shortage areas with limited dental providers . Collaborating with community organizations and stakeholders resulting in partnerships that leverage existing dental programs ( i . e ., school based , dental clinics etc .). Increasing education and dental service usage among Enrollees who are pregnant and Children with Special Needs . Scope Contractor will be responsible for total benefit administration including , but not limited to , claims and encounter data , provider network capacity and maintenance , education and outreach , credentialing , quality assurance , community outreach and collaboration , utilization management , and grievance and appeals . In order to meet MDHHS ’ oral health goals , Contractor will be required to work collaboratively with relevant community organizations , stakeholders and MDHHS to devise solutions designed to increase preventive dental service utilization , decrease oral disease and caries , and coordinate oral and medical care .

MITN

2026-05-14