Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 210 - Executive Office of Health and Human Services
Chapter 30 - Medicaid for Children, Families, and Affordable Care Act (ACA) Adults
Subchapter 05 - Service Delivery Options
Part 2 - Medicaid Managed Care Delivery Options
Section 210-RICR-30-05-2.55 - Rite Smiles Dental Plan Overview

A. The RIte Smiles Program is a statewide dental benefits managed care delivery system established under a Federal waiver. The program's goal is to improve access to oral health services for Rhode Island children who receive Medicaid. Emphasis is placed on preventive and primary care dental services and education.

B. Children born on or after May 1, 2000 who are receiving dental benefits through Medicaid are enrolled in a RIte Smiles dental plan. EOHHS contracts with one (1) or more dental plans to provide oral health services to these Medicaid-eligible children.