Bill > S778

This bill proposes to modify an existing law related to public health dental hygienists' reimbursement practices. Specifically, the bill removes language that previously limited dental hygienists to only seeking reimbursement from Medicaid and prohibited them from seeking reimbursement from other insurance providers or third-party payors (except as required by federal Medicaid law). By striking out this restrictive language, the bill effectively expands the potential sources of reimbursement for public health dental hygienists, which could improve their financial sustainability and ability to provide services. This change is located in section 51 of chapter 112 of the Massachusetts General Laws, suggesting it is aimed at creating more flexible financial options for dental hygienists working in public health settings.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S778