An Act relative to the sustainability of public health dental hygienists through adequate reimbursements
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve the financial stability of public health dental hygienists in Massachusetts by addressing reimbursement rates. Specifically, it modifies existing law to allow public health dental hygienists to seek reimbursement from other insurance sources beyond Medicaid, unless required by federal regulations. The goal is to ensure these hygienists can maintain sustainable practices and continue providing essential dental care services to underserved populations. This change seeks to alleviate financial pressures faced by these professionals.
Key provisions
- Allows public health dental hygienists to seek reimbursement from other insurance payors beyond Medicaid.
- This provision applies unless federal Medicaid law requires otherwise.
- The amendment modifies a specific sentence within the state’s existing dental reimbursement regulations.
- The bill seeks to improve the financial sustainability of public health dental hygienists.
- It addresses reimbursement challenges faced by these professionals.
Who is affected
- Public health dental hygienists
- Patients served by public health dental programs
- Massachusetts Department of Public Health
- Insurance providers
- Dental care providers
Notable changes
- Modifies existing law regarding reimbursement for public health dental hygienists.
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Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Financial Services
Cosponsors
Donald R. Berthiaume Jr.
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