LD1652

An Act to Expand the Dental Care Access Credit

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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.

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Sponsors

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Calendar

Feb 12

1:00 PM

Hearing

Jan 8

10:00 AM

Hearing

History

Apr 13

Senate

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

Apr 13

Senate

Subsequently, PASSED TO BE ENACTED in concurrence.

Mar 30

Senate

On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT in concurrence.