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MA H2255
MA H2255Relative to the sustainability of public health dental hygienists through adequate reimbursements
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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
By Representative Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition of Smitty Pignatelli and others that public health dental hygienists be able to bill third-party insurance carriers for services provided. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill aims to allow public health dental hygienists in Massachusetts to bill third-party insurance carriers, including Medicaid, for the services they provide. Currently, public health dental hygienists are only able to seek reimbursement from Medicaid, but this bill proposes to remove the restriction that prevents them from billing other insurance providers. The goal is to ensure the sustainability of public health dental hygienists by providing them with adequate reimbursements for their services.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (10)
Smitty Pignatelli (D)*,
John Barrett (D),
John Cronin (D),
Josh Cutler (D),
Rodney Elliott (D),
Chris Hendricks (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Sam Montaño (D),
Jon Zlotnik (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4739 (on 07/01/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2255 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2255.pdf |
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