The bill amends Section 5-31.1-39 of the General Laws concerning public health dental hygienists. It allows public health hygienists to seek reimbursement from "other insurance" or third-party payors, including Medicare, which was previously restricted. The act specifies that public health hygienists may operate independently in certain government or mobile programs, except as required by federal Medicaid law. The bill will take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
2878: 5-31.1-39