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MA H579
Relative to fluoride varnish services for moderate to high cavity risk patients
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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to insurance coverage for fluoride varnish services for moderate to high caries risk patients. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill requires insurance providers in Massachusetts to cover fluoride varnish services for patients at moderate to high risk of dental cavities. The Department of Public Health is tasked with establishing eligibility criteria and training requirements for the qualified healthcare providers who can administer the fluoride varnish. The bill applies to all insurance policies, contracts, and plans issued or renewed in the Commonwealth on or after January 1, 2014.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4778 (on 07/18/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H579 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H579.pdf |
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