Sec. 1. 24 MRSA §2317-B, sub-§12-B is enacted to read:

12-B. Title 24-A, sections 2761 and 2847-L. Coverage for services provided by dental hygienists, Title 24-A, sections 2761 and 2847-L;

Sec. 2. 24-A MRSA §2761 is enacted to read:

§2761.__Coverage for services provided by dental hygienist

1.__Services provided by dental hygienist.__An insurer that issues individual health insurance contracts shall provide coverage for dental services provided by a dental hygienist within the scope of that dental hygienist's license regardless of the facility or setting in which the services are rendered if those same dental services would be covered when provided by a dental hygienist in a dental office.

2.__Limits; coinsurance; deductibles.__A contract that provides coverage for the services required by this section may contain provisions for maximum benefits and coinsurance and reasonable limitations, deductibles and exclusions to the extent that these provisions are not inconsistent with the requirements of this section.

3. Coordination of benefits with dental insurance. If an enrollee eligible for coverage under this section is also eligible for coverage for general anesthesia and associated facility charges under a dental insurance policy or contract, the nonprofit health care service organization or insurer providing dental insurance is the primary payer responsible for those charges and the insurer providing individual health insurance is the secondary payer.

4. Application.__The requirements of this section apply to all policies, contracts and certificates executed, delivered, issued for delivery, continued or renewed in this State. For purposes of this section, all contracts are deemed to be renewed no later than the next yearly anniversary of the contract date.

Sec. 3. 24-A MRSA §2847-L is enacted to read:

§2847-L.__Coverage for services provided by dental hygienist

1.__Services provided by dental hygienist.__An insurer that issues group health insurance contracts shall provide coverage for dental services provided by a dental hygienist within the scope of that dental hygienist's license regardless of the