H7837

Permits reimbursement for dental hygienists from "other insurance" or a third-party payor such as Medicare.

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Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7837 allows public health dental hygienists to seek reimbursement from third-party payors like Medicare.

Rhode Island H7837 amends the state's laws to permit public health dental hygienists to seek reimbursement from third-party payors, including Medicare, for services rendered in public health settings. This change allows for greater flexibility in how these professionals are compensated while ensuring they operate under appropriate supervision and guidelines. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

Passage

63 Yea

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0 Nay

12 Not Voting

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Calendar

May 21

12:00 AM

House Corporations Consideration

Apr 14

12:00 AM

House Corporations Hearing

History

Jun 10

House

Signed by Governor

Jun 4

Senate

Senate passed in concurrence

Jun 4

House

Transmitted to Governor