MA H3987

Requires all dentists to accept a minimum percentage of MassHealth patients (at least 5% of total caseload) as a condition of licensure in Massachusetts

Authorizes license suspension or administrative penalties for dentists who fail to meet MassHealth patient requirements, with a hardship exemption process available based on practice size or geographic location

Creates student loan forgiveness program for newly licensed dentists who meet or exceed MassHealth patient requirements for at least 3 years, and increases reimbursement rates for MassHealth services

Mandates any licensed dentist treat MassHealth recipients in emergencies (acute pain, infection, trauma) regardless of participation status, with reimbursement at standard MassHealth rate plus 10%

Requires an online portal for MassHealth recipients to find participating dentists by region and an annual report to the legislature by December 31 on participation rates and access gaps; takes effect 180 days after passage