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MA H1166

Relative to establishing a health safety net task force


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to establishing a health safety net task force. Health Care Financing.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a health safety net task force to review and report on the Health Safety Net and the financial impact of the reimbursement for basic and restorative dental care provided by Massachusetts Dental Schools to MassHealth members. The task force will consist of 11 members, including legislative leaders, the Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, and presidents of dental schools. The task force will identify and review relevant laws, regulations, and administrative directives, propose financial and procedural steps to allow payment to Boston's teaching facilities through MassHealth, and submit recommendations for legislation and regulations to provide funding, regulate, and grant reimbursement power to MassHealth for basic and restorative dental care to accredited Massachusetts Dental Schools.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Reporting date extended to Thursday December 31, 2020, pending concurrence (on 06/22/2020)

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