Iowa Dental Wellness Plan and Hawki Dental Pre-Paid Ambulatory Health Plan (PAHP)

Background
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking to contract for the delivery of high-quality dental health care services under the Iowa Dental Wellness Plan and the Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa (Hawki) program.
The goal of this contract is to ensure that eligible individuals have access to comprehensive dental services that promote overall health and well-being.

Work Details
The contractor will be responsible for providing a range of dental health care services, including but not limited to:
- Preventive care
- Diagnostic services
- Restorative treatments
- Emergency dental services
- Coordination with other health programs.

The contractor must demonstrate their capability in managing a network of dental providers, ensuring compliance with state regulations, and implementing effective outreach strategies to engage members. Additionally, they must outline their staffing plan, including qualifications and training for personnel involved in service delivery. They are also required to establish written agreements with network providers and adhere to credentialing performance metrics.

Period of Performance
The contract will be executed over a specified period as determined by the agency, typically spanning multiple years with options for renewal based on performance metrics.

Place of Performance
The services will primarily be performed within the State of Iowa, with specific operational functions potentially conducted out-of-state as necessary.