IDA President Dr. Zach Kouri and IDA Medicaid Committee Chair Dr. Sara Stuefen recently met with Governor Reynolds to discuss a variety of issues important to Iowa dentists, including the IDA’s legislative priority to increase dental Medicaid reimbursement rates. While this meeting was informal, both Drs. Kouri and Stuefen were able to speak on their experiences with Medicaid and highlight why the program rates need to be increased.
For your reference, the IDA developed
"The Impact of a Smile" photo sheet displaying different oral health issues Iowa Medicaid patients are facing. Feel free to share this photo sheet when speaking with your legislators as we continue building momentum heading into the 2022 legislative session beginning January 10.
On Tuesday, January 11 at 6:00 PM, Governor Reynolds will deliver her annual Condition of the State Address at the Statehouse, laying out her priorities for the 2022 legislative session. This address will be livestreamed on
Iowa PBS and through the Governor’s
Facebook page.