Specifications include, but are not limited to: The purpose of this (RFP) is to obtain competitive proposals from qualified Proposers who are interested in providing management of the Medicaid Dental Benefit Program for all eligible Medicaid beneficiaries, utilizing the most cost-effective manner and in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the RFP. The Proposer who is awarded the contract should be prepared to deliver services to a population of approximately 1.5 million full benefit Medicaid enrollees. A contract is necessary to achieve the following goals: 1.3.1 Improved coordination of care; 1.3.2 Better dental health outcomes; 1.3.3 Increased quality of dental care; 1.3.4 Improved access to essential specialty dental services; 1.3.5 Outreach and education to promote dental health; and 1.3.6 Increased enrollee responsibility and self-management