An Act To Create A Tax Credit For Providers Of Dental Care For Mainecare Recipients

This bill creates a tax credit for dental providers enrolled in MaineCare, covering up to $5,000 annually in licensing fees and malpractice insurance costs. It directly affects licensed dentists and dental practices that treat MaineCare recipients. Key provisions require the Department of Health and Human Services to amend reimbursement rules to pay 75% of national Medicaid rates for dental services and cover all dental case management codes. The bill also allocates funding for three new positions within MaineCare Services to manage dental program implementation.