HP0058
LD 70
First Regular Session - 125th Maine Legislature
S "A" to C "A", Filing Number S-339, Sponsored by ROSEN R
LR 604
Item 5
Bill Tracking, Additional Documents Chamber Status

Amend the amendment in section 1 in §3174-QQ by striking out all of subsection 1 (page 1, lines 15 to 21 in amendment) and inserting the following:

‘ 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;
B.  Topical application of fluoride performed on a person who is 21 years of age or younger;
C.  Provision of oral hygiene instructions;
D.  The application of sealants;
E.  Temporary fillings; and
F.  X-rays.

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.’

Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following:

‘Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (FORMERLY DHS)

Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147

Initiative: Appropriates and allocates funds for the costs of MaineCare reimbursement for 6 specific procedures provided by dental hygienists practicing independently effective October 1, 2012.

GENERAL FUND 2011-12 2012-13
All Other
$0 $54,320
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $54,320

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2011-12 2012-13
All Other
$0 $93,570
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $93,570
’

summary

This amendment limits the procedures for which the Department of Health and Human Services, by October 1, 2012, must provide reimbursement to 6 specified procedures.

FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)


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