An Act relative to the sustainability of public health dental hygienists through adequate reimbursements

This bill amends Massachusetts law to allow public health dental hygienists to seek reimbursement from insurance companies and other third-party payers in addition to Medicaid. The change directly affects dental hygienists working in public health settings who currently face restrictions on billing non-Medicaid sources. By removing the prohibition on seeking additional payments, the legislation aims to improve the financial sustainability of these roles. The bill does not alter federal Medicaid requirements but adjusts state rules to permit broader billing practices for eligible providers.