Maine Revised Statutes

§3174-RR. Dental hygienist reimbursement

(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 22, SECTION 3174-QQ)
1. Reimbursement.  By October 1, 2012, the department shall provide for the reimbursement under the MaineCare program of independent practice dental hygienists practicing as authorized under Title 32, section 1094-I for the following procedures:
A. Prophylaxis performed on a person who is 21 years of age or younger; [RR 2011, c. 1, §32 (RAL).]
B. Topical application of fluoride performed on a person who is 21 years of age or younger; [RR 2011, c. 1, §32 (RAL).]
C. Provision of oral hygiene instructions; [RR 2011, c. 1, §32 (RAL).]
D. The application of sealants; [RR 2011, c. 1, §32 (RAL).]
E. Temporary fillings; and [RR 2011, c. 1, §32 (RAL).]
F. X-rays. [RR 2011, c. 1, §32 (RAL).]
Reimbursement must be provided to independent practice dental hygienists directly or to a federally qualified health center pursuant to section 3174-V when an independent practice dental hygienist is employed as a core provider at the center.
[ RR 2011, c. 1, §32 (RAL) .]
2. Rulemaking.  The department shall adopt rules to implement this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
[ RR 2011, c. 1, §32 (RAL) .]
SECTION HISTORY
RR 2011, c. 1, §32 (RAL).

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