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MA H5037
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joint Committee on Financial Services
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AI Summary
- Removes the restriction that previously prohibited public health dental hygienists from seeking reimbursement from private insurance companies and third-party payors
- Amends Section 51 of Chapter 11 of the Massachusetts General Laws
- Public health dental hygienists will continue to be reimbursed by Medicaid as required by federal law
- Expands potential revenue sources for public health dental hygiene programs beyond Medicaid-only reimbursement
Legislative Description
Relative to the sustainability of public health dental hygienists through adequate reimbursements
Last Action
Reported favorably by committee and referred to the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing
2/5/2026
Committee Referrals
Health Care Financing2/5/2026
Full Bill Text
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