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2012 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE
Chapter 855: AID TO NEEDY PERSONS
22 §3174-RR. Dental hygienist reimbursement (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 22, SECTION 3174-QQ)

Universal Citation:
22 ME Rev Stat § 3174-RR (2012 through 125th Legis)
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Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION HEADING: PL 1973, C. 790, §1 (AMD)

Part 1: ADMINISTRATION

§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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