The bill aims to enhance the sustainability of public health dental hygienists by ensuring they receive adequate reimbursements. It specifically amends the existing legal framework regarding reimbursement practices for these professionals.

In particular, the bill modifies the fifth sentence of the third paragraph of section 51 of chapter 11 of the General Laws by deleting the phrase "by Medicaid but except as required by federal Medicaid law, shall not seek reimbursement from any other insurance or third party payor." This change allows public health dental hygienists to seek reimbursements from other insurance providers and third-party payers, thereby improving their financial viability and support for public health initiatives.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 11-51