SMILE for Veterans Act

Section 2(a)(1) directs the Secretary to establish a pilot program that furnishes basic, preventive, restorative, and urgent dental services to eligible rural veterans through community-based providers, which helps veterans in remote areas get necessary dental care.

Section 2(b)(2) allows homeless veterans to use alternative forms of verification to prove eligibility and waives certain enrollment requirements, ensuring that vulnerable homeless veterans living in rural areas can access dental services.

Section 2(d) requires the Secretary to maintain and update a publicly available directory of community-based dental providers, making it easier for veterans to find local dentists willing to provide care.

Section 2(e)(3)(C)(i) protects veterans by requiring participating providers to accept the established reimbursement rate as payment in full, preventing providers from billing the veteran any extra amounts for covered services.

Section 2(f)(2)(B) mandates the designation of a specific point of contact at each pilot location to coordinate eligibility, work with providers, and assist veterans in accessing services, giving veterans a direct local helper.