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Iowa MedicaidMedicaid · Administrative · Specialty Services · IA · DentistryMedium impact

IL 2734-FFS-D: Dental Wellness Plan (DWP) and Hawki Provider Information

Effective date
Jul 1, 2026
Identified
Jun 21, 2026

Summary

Iowa Medicaid is adding DentaQuest as a second dental plan alongside Delta Dental of Iowa for Dental Wellness Plan and Hawki members effective July 1, 2026. Dental providers must be enrolled with Iowa Medicaid first, then contract directly with either or both dental plans to continue serving these patients.

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What to do

Action · 4 steps
01Before July 1, 2026: Dental providers must first ensure Iowa Medicaid enrollment is current by contacting 1-800-338-7909.
02Then contract directly with Delta Dental of Iowa (1-888-472-1205) and/or DentaQuest (1-866-515-6981) to continue serving DWP and Hawki members.
03Attend plan-specific training sessions offered by both organizations.
04Medical providers are not affected and do not need to contract with these dental plans.

Original notice

IL 2734-FFS-D: Dental Wellness Plan (DWP) and Hawki Provider Information
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