Establishes a tax credit for dental professionals treating MaineCare patients, up to $5,000 for licensing and malpractice insurance costs.

This bill creates a tax credit for dental professionals who treat MaineCare patients, covering up to $5,000 of their licensing fees and malpractice insurance costs. It mandates the Department of Health and Human Services to certify eligible dental professionals and requires them to reimburse dental services at 75% of national Medicaid rates. The bill also establishes positions within the Office of MaineCare Services to manage dental programs and services.

Establishes a tax credit for dental professionals treating MaineCare patients, up to $5,000 for licensing and malpractice insurance costs.

This bill creates a tax credit for dental professionals who treat MaineCare patients, covering up to $5,000 of their licensing fees and malpractice insurance costs. It mandates the Department of Health and Human Services to certify eligible dental professionals and requires them to reimburse dental services at 75% of national Medicaid rates. The bill also establishes positions within the Office of MaineCare Services to manage dental programs and services.