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This bill creates a tax credit for dental care providers who treat MaineCare (Maine's Medicaid program) patients by offering up to $5,000 in credits to cover licensing fees and malpractice insurance costs. To be eligible, dental professionals must be licensed, actively enrolled as MaineCare providers, and maintain a current patient list for MaineCare reimbursement. The Department of Health and Human Services will annually certify and decertify dental professionals based on their continued eligibility, which will include specific requirements about the number of MaineCare patients or visits. The bill also mandates that MaineCare reimburse dental services at 75% of national Medicaid rates and provide reimbursement for dental case management codes. Additionally, the bill establishes three new positions within the Office of MaineCare Services dedicated to dental programs, with funding split equally between the General Fund and Federal Expenditures Fund. Starting in tax year 2025, eligible dental professionals can claim the credit, which aims to increase access to dental care for MaineCare recipients by providing financial incentives to providers. The Department of Health and Human Services and the state bureau will be required to submit an annual report detailing the number of certified dental professionals and the total revenue loss from the tax credit.

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https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1652&snum=132