LD1361

An Act to Require Insurance Coverage for Covered Dental Services Provided by Licensed Dental Hygienists

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Maine LD1361 requires insurance coverage for dental services performed by licensed dental hygienists.

Maine LD1361 mandates that insurers offering dental insurance must cover services performed by licensed dental hygienists, provided these services fall within the hygienist's lawful scope of practice. The bill also requires insurers to reimburse dental hygienists at the same rate as dentists for these services. Insurers must facilitate direct billing by dental hygienists and adhere to any billing, documentation, and reporting requirements set by the insurer.

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Calendar

May 8, 2025

9:00 AM

Hearing

Apr 24, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin taken from the Special Appropriations Table

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

PASSED TO BE ENACTED in concurrence.

Jun 10, 2025

House

PASSED TO BE ENACTED.